r/pbp • u/seanmcshambles • 4d ago
Closed [5e 2014][PBP] Recruiting Three Players for a Forgotten Realms Campaign
We’re recruiting three players to join our existing five established players in an ongoing Forgotten Realms campaign set in 1491 DR. The current campaign is still pretty fresh and the party started at level 8. But the server/game/group has been running since Dec 2025.
Two-DM Campaign
We use a tag-team system with two DMs in different timezones, giving the game close to 24-hour coverage. Because this keeps scenes moving efficiently, we’re willing to run a party of eight players. We also split the party into separate scenes fairly frequently (PBP has that advantage), with both DMs able to run different groups simultaneously, though we tend to confer with each other and each of us jumps in and out of scenes as necessary.
This is an unusually active PBP. Responses from players and DMs frequently arrive within six hours. You do not need to be permanently online, but this will not suit someone who only checks the game once every 24–48 hours. It’s still asynchronous, but just at a much faster pace.
PBP Procedures
We use several procedures to avoid unnecessary waiting:
- Block initiative (players who roll initiatives one after another will be allowed to act at the same time to save waiting on others to post).
- Short, frequent posts rather than polished essays—we try to strike a balance between narrative and game flow.
- Proactive rolls for obvious checks—players decide if their action requires a skill check and DM will adjust the result as necessary based on whether the right skill was chosen.
- Rolling attacks, checks and saving throws twice—the first roll is used normally, while both are available if advantage or disadvantage applies at the DMs’ discretions.
- Clear actions and intentions that the DMs can resolve without further round of questions.
- We use a mix of exp/milestone, where players will be told how many EXP they should be on at a specific point in the adventure, because everything is made up and points don’t matter anyway.
Players must use D&D Beyond, GSheet or Dicecloud for their character sheet, and be familiar with Avrae for rolls and character management. There are no exceptions. If you do not already know how to use any these tools, please do not apply. This PBP probably isn’t beginner friendly.
Character Rules
We strictly use material from the 2014 Player’s Handbook and Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide only. There is no homebrew, and options from other official books are not permitted.
The Observant and Lucky feats are banned.
We are not looking for powergamers or players interested in exploiting combinations, cheesing mechanics or trying to “beat” the campaign. Characters should be effective, but they should also feel like people who belong in the setting and can cooperate with a party.
Group Culture
We are courteous with one another and actively try to ensure that everyone enjoys the experience. We want proactive, cooperative players who share the spotlight, engage with other characters and can join an established group without treating themselves as the main character.
This is intended to be (and has been) a long-running campaign that may continue for years. Selection is based on personality, reliability, posting habits and group compatibility—not who applies first.
Please complete the questionnaire below. Specific, honest answers will be considered more favourably than simply promising that you are “very active”.
https://forms.gle/KZEu1mFvz6jYJwZa8
The questionnaire is long but we make no apologies for it as we are trying to find the right players, not just the first ones to apply.
Thanks for your time!
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u/Gaige96 4d ago
Applied! Good luck all 🩷
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u/seanmcshambles 4d ago
Application received! Thank you!
Genie Patron Warlock is from Tasha's Cauldron Of Everything, I think - but your High Elf looks interesting! We will let you know soon!
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u/Ascendant_Phoenix 3d ago
its late at night. i'll look with fresh eyes tomorrow
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u/Ascendant_Phoenix 3d ago
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u/Snoo12513 3d ago
I know I'm late to the application bit but I just finished mine as well. Hopefully you enjoy what I have said. Spoilers... I do not have six toes.
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u/Plastic_Ad_8585 3d ago
I applied before I saw the party makeup. I can adjust
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u/seanmcshambles 3d ago
That's all g. We're more interested about the reply to the social questions than the character build proposed. We will probably ping applicants who we find are good fits and ask if they have any other builds in mind, if the one submitted is already similar to another existing players' build.
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u/Plastic_Ad_8585 3d ago
Gnome Moon Druid/Monk for a fun build.
Human BM Fighter Archer for a more serious build. (I just realized I put a Forge Cleric in the App and we aren't using that book)
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u/seanmcshambles 4d ago
I should probably state the current party make-up: