Gauging interest : classic dungeon crawl (D&D 5e)

Hi. Just so there's no misunderstanding about the kind of game this will be, I want to make clear certain expectations. I'd mainly like to avoid situation where player is upset with me because their expectations weren't aligned with what this game will be. So here are list of what to expect out of this.

- Firstly, players should understand this is a pure dungeon crawl type game and expect all that entails.
- In particularly, this specific game is what I'd call "survival challenge". That is, there is high probability of your PC meeting a fatal end - sometimes it may even seem "unfair" by usual standard of play. The dungeon and the game will be merciless. This is important to understand. Please don't hate me if your PC dies - the game is what it is.
- In other words, you are pitted against the dungeon. The challenge is how deep into the dungeon can you go before the dungeon defeats you. If you defeat the dungeon and make it out alive, you've truly achieved something special! (This is also why it is imperative that you have no fore-knowledge of the dungeon for it to be a challenge.)
- When I say you are pitted against the dungeon, I mean that literally. There will be some actual combat - but, bulk of it is you against the dungeon and various ways it can kill you.

If this still sounds "fun" to enough people, I'll eventually run this game. Please indicate if you're still interested below.

If you have more questions ask me and I'll answer best I can.

Still interested. :)

I am also still interested. I'm well aware of the reputation of the original Tomb of Horrors, and honestly even the 5E version sounds exciting, even with potential tragedy.

Interested. And dibs on rogue!

Interested

Still green, still interested.

Hi Beastwick, can you elaborate on what you mean by green? Are you familiar with 5e rules?

I have it in mind to play an Abjurer who sees it as his duty to protect and contain evil and chaotic magics. Someone who would be rather adept at protecting the party.

Also would be interested. I would test out the monk elements of the four wys - I know people say it is underpowered but I still want to try it.

Okay. So I've created the game, though it may take me some time to get preparations finished. I've sent invites to everyone on this page except Beastwick (sorry you never got back to me).

EDIT: I've also made the game public, for the curious bystandards.

Awesome! See you over there.

I never commented on this thread but did express my interest on Discord. Looks like you already have a full roster but pleaseput me on the wait list in case a slot opens up! :-)

I'll sneak you in cuz you're cool. :). Okay so now that we have 7 potential players. I may make the starting level to 11th instead.

...and so we all died. :P

Hadn't played in years. Last played Advanced D&D (was that 2nd edition)
Anyway, started playing 5e with some local people, but just a few sessions in, the place we played shut down...so now I'd like to get into things here. I'm still kinda newbish when it comes to 5e, but I think I'd do ok...So I'm interested!

ack, looks like I'm too late...didn't look ahead on the comments

If you have room for one more, I'd love to play. I've never played Tomb of Horrors in any incarnation. My D&D experience is playing AD&D in high school and some in college, and I've been playing 5th Edition for two years. I'm very familiar with the 5e rules.

Sorry McDunno, I currently have 7 players (unless someone rejects the invite). That is stretching the limit for me a bit. So I'm no longer looking for players.

No problem. I don't follow the forums very closely, so I didn't see this until after you posted the game. Keep me in mind if anyone drops out.