Enter without prejudice. I am currently running the infamous Curse of Strahd module and have an opening. I invite you in. The Game— Role-Play, Combat, Exploration:   This game leans into gothic horror and slow-burn tension. Expect moral strain, layered NPCs, and decisions that linger. Humor has a place— but it must live inside the world, not fracture it.   The game is generally balanced, though each session may favor one playstyle or skillset over another based on the choices made. Players are expected to develop competence across all areas. The DM/Storyteller   I grew up playing D&D— AD&D and other iterations (THACO), but stepped away for several years before returning under the 5e ruleset. I prefer a realistic motif to RPGs.   - Homebrew 5e 2014 & 2024.   - Sunday 1pm - 5/6pm EST   - Looking for Player(s) 30+ The Players:   I’ve set my age expectations for Player(s) at 30yrs or older because experienced adults tend to be more committed and respectful of other people's time and energy. I’m willing to reconsider. We are currently runnin’ with one male Fighter type, one male Cleric type, and one female Ranger type. They have been playing the same character from level 1 or 2 for over two years and are currently around level 6.   The right player(s) for this table:   - Engages deeply with the story   - Enjoys existential dread as much as tactical combat   - Thinks beyond their sheet   - Understands that fear, restraint, and consequence are tools— not obstacles   - Can be inventive when the moment calls for it   - Keeps immersion in mind. Knows the difference between Above Table and On Table. Doesn’t Metagame. Requirements: (1) Discord. Voice & Video. (2) The ability to load maps. I use Owlbear Rodeo. (3) Become familiar with D&D Beyond. Build your character. We will create it together but arrive prepared. (4) Google Docs: Read Player Contract (Horror), Homebrew, and the Player Handouts. Agree to the Player Contract. Town Crier:   You and I will have a Session Zero and possibly a Session 0.5 game to ground your character in the world. The world is the Forgotten Realms. Become familiar with the Sword Coast/Faerun. Your character will start there and enter the Shadowfell/Barovia— the Curse of Strahd module, via the Mist. Worry not, whatever you don’t understand now will become clear in time, well translucent at least. All That for a Drop of Blood:   Having said all that, I’m giving priority to one mature female player and one mature male player who enjoy strong roleplaying. I’m open to reconsidering based on the right fit. Nerd/Fandom/Pop Culture:   -Likely grew up with or later explored sci-fi, horror, anime, video games, comic books, etc.   -Recognizes iconic lines and memes from pop culture and appreciates the humor in quoting them as references If you caught the references above, that’s a plus.   -Treats these references as a shared language, a small signal to others who are familiar with the culture