Interest check - Hellrider: Descent into Avernus

This is a remix of WotC's Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, but the Baldur's Gate bit has been replaced with the story being told from the perspective of Elturian Hellriders.

I'd like to play this game with people who can consistently post daily. Sure, sometimes we'll be taking breaks, real-life happens, and families are a thing too - but I'd like daily posting from everyone to be the goal. This is also a longish campaign (level 2 to 13). I estimate it'll take about 18 months, so it's quite a commitment.

Please don't express an interest in joining if you're not confident that you can keep up with this pace.

Also, characters sometimes die and TPKs are a possibility. If that's a problem, then it's probably best to miss this one out.

The characters are Hellrider knights and because of the setting, not all classes/archetypes would be available.
* Paladin (Oaths of Crown, Devotion or Watcher)
* Fighter
* Ranger
* Cleric
* Wizard
* Rogue (Scout)
* Maybe monk?

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For people who've never played with me before, Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden is a public game. Maybe take a look at that to see if that's the sort of game that might interest you.

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This is still only an interest check at the moment. I haven't entirely decided to run this yet, but I'd like to know who's interested.

This sounds interesting and I'd be able to keep up with the pace. I've not played Avernus, and am just getting back into playing after a few years off (kids are a little older meaning I have a little free time lol).

Holy shit this sounds amazing. I got chills reading the part about it being dark and going to hell. I'm absolutely stoked and would definitely be able to keep the pace and make the commitment. I mean who would leave their brothers in arms behind. 🤷 anyway count me in brother Adam.

I would be thrilled to play a PbP as player where posts-per-day is not a DM's promise but player's commitment. (I'm trying to DM two games in such a way right now).
My personal opinion: it is not theme, DM style or PC class/race restrictions that dictates if DnD game will last more than few months. You need players to match: if player investment into the game differ, that is the problem. If player style mismatch - that will cause issues.
P.S. Sorry for editing. Wanted to make it clear this is my personal opinion.

Oh, you know I'm going to apply for this. I have a few concepts rattling away in the old thinker, but a Dragonrider or even a noble barbarian (Rashemi) would be fun. You know my posting schedule and style, and I am a fan of yours!

(And yes, I see the restrictions, not a problem!)

A Rashemi warrior could work (given their history with demons) - we'd need to work out how they became a Hellrider. The point is that there's an archetype to fit.

One of the games I was in just died this weekend...
I'd be willing to join if you run this

Saddle up, riders!
I'm considering a Watcher paladin.... that sounds pervy, let me rephrase, a Paladin who took the Oath of the Watchers
or a bladesinger wizard

I am in quite a few games but not all of them are very active. So I got room for one more good one :)

I have an idea for a fighter if you still need people.

You'd know my posting style from the Waterdeep tabloids :)

Ranger for such sounds interesting to me for play. Do you have space for that?

I'll throw my hat into the ring. I'd love a consistent daily game.
I'm thinking of a Grave or Death Cleric, race undetermined at the moment.

I've been waiting for the next @Adam game™️ to drop. Perfect timing too, as I just had a few games either slow to a crawl or fizzle out entirely. I'm usually not big on multiclassing but for this I'm envisioning a sorc-pally or lock-pally. If @runekyndig goes through with his Watcher paladin idea maybe his PC might even be something of a mentor.

Let me add my 2 cents on class choice: 1. Cavalier (fighter) 2. Monster slayer (ranger) 3. Twilight domain (cleric)

Oooh that's good! I was also looking at Cavalier for the same reason. Otherwise, if I go the Sorcerer or Warlock route I feel like Mounted Combatant feat at earliest opportunity will be a must!

Seems like this game is already full. But in case it's not, I'd like to express my interest. I've wanted to play Avernus for a while, and the Hellriders angle sounds extra fun. For a character, I'm thinking a rogue/scout with expertise in animal handling and a focus on archery.

Cheers. This was an interest check. Replacing the Baldur's Gate bit with an Elturel bit will take thought and work. I'm not keen on either thought or work, so I wanted to see whether it would be worth the effort before I bothered.

It certainly looks like there would be interest. I'll let people know when I'm ready.

Thanks again.

Hey Adam you know I am always interested in games you are running.

I am sure I can come up with some dodgy character with an impediment ;)

Sorry man - it's been ages since we played in the same game too. When it became clear there was enough interest in Descent into Avernus, I rounded up some people from this thread and started a game.

I have been kicking around the idea of doing a Descent into Avernus game irl for awhile but I don't think I can do a daily game. Looks really cool though

Do you ever wonder what happens to the games advertised in the Tavern? Did they end or fizzle out? This one was a TPK at level 8.