Online Sandbox Campaign - DM Looking for Players [Other]
I am a DM looking for a handful of players who may be interested in starting a sandbox campaign generally based on gaining power in a fantasy world. Finances, brute force, subterfuge, diplomacy, and magic are all means to gather more influence, but as you rise, so will the dangers of opposing forces.
The party will begin at level one, free feat, magic item, whatever you like that isn't too bonkers. The group will do a one-shot framed as a contract for a mercantile company, and upon completion be released into the world. From there, do your thing. Buying businesses or property is smart, but maybe avoid profitable and delicious crime unless you cover your tracks. Doing jobs and bounties is good cash, but how will you invest it? New gear for wilder adventures, or open a restaurant and hire a chef to cook up rare monsters? Up to you!
Some racial/species differences will be in play, but pretty much anything goes as long as it fits into a standard fantasy setting. Customization of characters and abilities is encouraged, and I will make sure the group has their desired mix of battle, exploration and intrigue. PvP/stealing among party members will not be enabled, but can be a lot of fun to do when everyone agrees on it. New-ish players are welcome, but please know some basics of how to play. Experienced players are welcome, but please don't be 100% married to every rule, but most things will be the same. The party is going to become very powerful quite quickly, but so are the enemies, and the world is very big.
There is a whole bunch of info about the world if you want it, and there is a short version. Feel free to read either or both, but please read one. Spells and deities might be tweaked here or there, but your stuff will work.
Most importantly, this game will be inclusive of every type of human. No belittling, bullying, or being a jerk to anyone for any reason. Everyone is welcome and worthy of respect.
Also, sexual stuff will be kept to a minimum. If you insist on tapping more than a keg at the tavern, it will be a "fade to black" type situation. That said, I encourage jokes during play, and there will be a ton of gore and violence, and people/creatures being treated very rudely by others. If you have any phobias or something specific you'd like to avoid, let me know on the side and I'll quietly make sure it never comes up.
Voice and paperwork on Discord, maps on Owlbear. Ask for an application to join, which is mostly for character/contact info.