LFP - Viking Themed Adventures [D&D 5e][Mondays 8pm GMT]

[StoryWeaver]

FG License: Ultimate
Game System: 5e

Time Zone: GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) = UTC + 0 https://time.is/GMT
Day of week and time: 9 pm / 21:00 (title incorrect, can't edit, it's at 9pm)
Planned Duration & Frequency: 3-4 hours, weekly.
Term: Medium to long length campaign. Possibly starting Storm Kings Thunder, or elements there from soon.

Text or Voice: Voice only
Voice software used: Discord

Roleplay & Combat mix: 60 RP/40 combat
Number of Players in game & needed: WE ARE FULL CURRENTLY, if this changes I'll change this notification and post an update to the thread.
Character starting level & equipment: 4th level
Character restrictions: Classes and races from PHB or XGtE. No monks, dragonborn or tieflings. Meta- and powergaming is discouraged, focus on creating deep interesting personas rather than trying to squeeze out stats and power levels. I balance the campaign to the group, not the other way around.


About myself: I'm an experienced GM of over 10 years in a number of gaming systems, who likes to create personalized story arcs involving the characters around the gaming table. I encourage in-character roleplaying and character development with realistic interactions with a living breathing world. Voice acting is encouraged as I do the same for my "actors" in the game to varied levels of success.

Summarizing my GM style: A marriage of the narrative storytelling and NPC roleplaying (voice acting and "performing") of Mathew Mercer from Critical Role or Encounter Roleplay in general, with the rules adherence, story and deep player character development style of Chris Perkins from Dice Came Action.
As for my overall general approach to GMing this video featuring Chris Perkins and a second one on RPG Etiquette are pretty accurate to what I try to accomplish and expect from my players.

Chris Perkins On Making Your D&D Game Great: https://www.twitch.tv/collections/aAsA_Qq9yBRVwQ
RPG Etiquette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9X2Tz7QegM


Campaign

This is an open ended campaign that is based in the Forgotten Realms, in the Moonshae Isles west of the Sword Coast.

A viking themed fey infused campaign, with giants and sea raids placed in the northern part of the isles. A place where the lines of morality blur and dark deeds are done in the name of good and evil equally. Here the lines between nature, spirits, the magical creatures of the wild and man are in a state of constant struggle.

The players would most likely be Northmen themselves or some sort of fey, sea or nature beings that could be expected to intermingle with them. Think viking/scandinavian sagas and lore. Or have some other good reason they might be there and be accepted by the local community, at least to a degree they might function there.

The campaign started in the capital viking town of the vikings, the seat of the kings power, by the sea front on a rocky island. The characters might do raids themselves on other settlements and sail to far away places in the world, seeking relics or lore.

This setting would offers the option for a great variety of different types of adventures and locations, due to being a seafaring nation of hardened more savage northmen, wrestling and coping with all sorts of temperaments of nature. Just like the vikings did.

The Moonshae Isles alone themselves are also a collection of varied clashing culture groups and lands of great adventures.


Current campaign situation

We are finishing the latter parts of The Forge of Fury and may end up playing through Storm Kings Thunder, or some elements there of, afterwards. On the other hand I also have a great number of continued customized story arcs for a long campaign available already that I might present.


Table Rules

• #1 Read and understand the Table Rules before joining your first game.
• Be courteous and respectful to your fellow players and GM.
• If any problems arise during sessions, keep them off the gaming table. Instead shoot me a private in-game message and I’ll make a judgment call on the spot and deal with it accordingly. Or you can bring them to me after the session to be discussed and dealt with in a private manner.
• Rule Disagreements: If we disagree, you have three minutes to either find the rule, or convince me it should work how you want. After that I'll make a ruling and tell you why I think it should be that way. There will be no further discussion, and the rule will work that way for the remainder of the session. After the session I will have a more thorough read of the rules, and if you're still unhappy we can discuss further. At the start of next session, I will announce a better-thought-out rule, which we will use from then on, unless we find flaws in it.
• I will wing things to keep things moving, while we will try to stick to the rules for the most parts, overall story and flow trumps rules.
• Respect other peoples time, don’t be late to planned sessions.
• If you can't make a session, let me know with as much advance prior to the session as possible. That way if there aren't going to be enough players for the upcoming session I can notify everyone else so they can make other plans for the evening.
• Prior experience with D&D 5e to some extent is expected. You will need to read the character creation section as you will be expected to create your own character. Though within FG it should all be drag and drop more or less.
• As a GM my main focus is on the grander scheme of things and running a good game, so I trust the players to handle their own part of the game correctly and honestly and learn the rules as well as they can. So please read the rules and refresh any weaknesses in your knowledge as they come up and make sure you become the masters of your own characters inns and outs. Players with little to no D&D 5e experience will be given help and time to get to that point, but in the end it does require a little effort on behalf of the players.
• As a GM my workload is often vast. You can think of what is presented to you during play as the top of an iceberg, that is usually the only part you see of what it takes to make the story and adventure possible. So anything you as a player can do to make life easier and the game more enjoyable for everyone is appreciated. The prior note is a large contributor to this.
• During play we use headsets over Discord for voice.
• There will be no streaming or recording of any kind of the sessions nor is it allowed for any of the players involved.
• If at any time you have any questions, feedback or concerns. You’ll find that I’m very approachable and reasonable, and you can always send me a private message or we can have a short private talk after a session.
• No "stealing" or slight-of-handing items and treasure from other character or in general from the rest of the group is allowed. Treasure is shared by all.
• RPG Etiquette! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9X2Tz7QegM
• We're all here to spend a few hours in good company and to have fun, so do your best to bring your good mood and share your imagination and varied acting and voice acting skills with us during play times!

How to apply


Simply answer the following questions as a post in the thread below. As I run a few games it is hard to keep track of the applications if they come in as private messages and they can get lost among other communication. Also if you post here I may return to your application later if a spot opens up.

We're looking for experienced and active in-character roleplayers who enjoy doing voice acting during play as the rest of us do. Think voice acting such as in in Critical Role or Encounter Roleplay as an example.

I'll read through all the applications and will send private messages to those which I think might make a good fit and ask you to meet up for a friendly little chat on Discord to go over things for the both of us. After which you may be invited to join on a trial basis of 1-3 sessions, a grace period of no hard feelings either way, before becoming a permanent member.

Thank you for your time and interest.


Do you have any previous role-play experience?


What would be your preferred focus for the game?


What are you hoping to get out of the game?


Are you a friendly and flexible person that is able to get along well with other people?


Do you enjoy in-character roleplaying?


Do you do voice acting or if not, would you be willing to go out of your comfort zone and try your best during sessions to do so?


Are you an engaged player (active participator in the game, in interactions between the players, their characters and the world around your character)?


Post your character concept.

[Furious]

Hi!
Just so you know, i am interested.
I sent you a PM.

Thanks!

[Furious]

If you need Lothric son of Uthred, he will be there to fight and kill for the glory of the warlord.

[Furious]

Sorry about that Styrmyr,
I felt a good vibe. still new to this, should have notice the GMT time. i thought it had it converted to my time automaticly.

Cheers guys, have fun in your Viking campain.

[SandyInLondon]

Hi

If you are looking for a new player or a substitute for an existing player - then please consider me.

I have been playing DnD since 1974 - yes I am that old...

Currently umpiring 5th edition Campaign with figures and scenery, but would like to see how FG works as a player

I am in London, England; happy to play any kind of character in any kind of game


Do you have any previous role-play experience? - See above


What would be your preferred focus for the game? Having fun and learning how to play in FG


What are you hoping to get out of the game? See above


Are you a friendly and flexible person that is able to get along well with other people? Yes


Post your character concept. Probably a (young scholar background) magic user of some kind orphaned by enemy raid on home and seeking knowledge and revenge on killers of parents; not a natural fighter so seeking powerful fighters etc to protect me as I learn and seek my enemies; happy to adventure with a party for gain experince.

Thanks

Sandy

[StoryWeaver]

Likewise Furious, sorry to find out that our time zones didn't quite work out.
You seemed like a really fun and friendly person, it would have been a pleasure to have you join us for our game!

Best of luck with your future roleplaying adventures!

[StoryWeaver]

We have a spot open for a good roleplayer that wants to join this fine group for our adventures across cold waters. : )

[hadesone]

Do you have any previous role-play experience?
I've played d&d a few times and understand how rp works. I usually don't go as far to change my voice to match my character but I do make decisions based on how my character would.

What would be your preferred focus for the game?
I would like to focus on the overall story that is told after all is said and done and look back on the memories I had with the group.

What are you hoping to get out of the game?
A somewhat immersive experience that allows me and the group to have impact on the story. Most importantly making sure that is an enjoyable experience overall.

Are you a friendly and flexible person that is able to get along well with other people?
Definitely.

Post your character concept.
Just a brief description(would go more in depth later). I would play a ranger that had to find a way to make a living by doing odd tasks for money and supplies. His parents would have been hard workers doing whatever they could to survive. After he turned of age he adapted their hard work ethic and is kind to people and gives them the benefit of the doubt. If he was betrayed by someone he would seem to give them the cold shoulder and not trust them from that point on. He is bored of his current situation and wants to venture out of his home town. (Would go more in depth but I don't know much about the story.)

[guzao]

Hello I wanted to participate but I have almost no experience in d & d and I am Brazilian and my English is not fluent so I could only speak through chat ok I participate in these conditions?

[SirGraystone]

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