Hello Reddit! I am SaucySally, and I'm hoping to entice some of you with the sexiest game imaginable: one that's reliable with a communicative DM! I'm posting this on an alt, as I'd like to keep my normal account separate from my naughty activities. Below is some info on what I am offering you!
FAQ from other posts I've made:
Q) How much is the game?
A) It starts at $50 a week and goes up from there, at a rate of 1 discord-character limit post per day. Check the Google Form for more information!
Q) What about combat?
A) Combat would be split up into multiple posts per day to keep things moving, to add up to ~your daily posting rate.
Q) What about a group?
A) The cost of posts for the whole group would be discussed and amortized across it, and for individual scenes, you would have your own personal post-rate.
What you're paying for:
- A literate adult with communication skills
I personally know the frustration that comes from being ghosted in a game you believe is going well, dealing with sub-par writing partners who cannot use a thesaurus, or people who are incapable of taking criticism on their writing and/or DM style. I'm no stranger to talking with problem players, adjusting my games to help a player struggling with enjoyment, and a menagerie of other scenarios. I'm not perfect, but I will work with you!
- A DM not afraid of running the Dungeons and the Dragons
Many games posted to Reddit trend towards rules-lite or 5e, and while I am not opposed to liberal use of the rule of cool and hand-waiving like Gandalf, I certainly prefer running games on the crunchy side. Pathfinder 1e is my personal system of choice, and I am very 3rd-party/Gestalt/Mythic madness positive. Of course, that is a lot of work, and so my prices reflect that. I have DM'd on hundred plus player WM servers to niche home-games inspired by anime with power-levels ranging from 3.5e Deities and Demigods to street-level supers for over 10 years. So I'm sure we can find something that fits your needs!
- A GM not turned off by maligned tastes
It's no secret that several kinks are outright shunned, oftentimes an auto-inclusion on various limit lists. While I will not claim to be limitless,Necrophelia, Scat, Watersports, Gore, Snuff, and other content that tends to make others uncomfortable is just a Monday for me. I have done these for repressed friends in private RPs, and while my writing is always evolving, you can be confident that you will not be judged or turned away for your more extreme kinks.
- An arbiter skilled in improv
If you like going off the rails, being self-driven, or otherwise following your own path when playing DND, then we are likely a good match! While I am more than willing to run a more established setting, AU storylines, and other such things, my talents squarely lie in adapting to player's whims. And in PBP this skill is put on full display, as I will have time in-between posts to refine ideas before putting them in front of you.
- A human who works from home with no health or mental complications
This isn't a knock to people struggling, and I hope everyone is able to get the help and care that they deserve. That said, it's the rule of thumb that IRL comes first, and many people in the DND space struggle quite a bit with day-to-day life. I am someone with none of these issues, and who has a stable home-situation to work with. That means rare cancellations and no worries about me falling off of the map due to a health scare.
What's the catch?
- It's a paid game, and it's not cheap
This will be the biggest turn off for most people, and I fully understand! I aim to work with people as life gets the best of us all, and I'd rather not leave someone out to dry or breaking kneecaps like a loan shark if they miss a payment. Most of the expense is in the fact that I am offering nigh unconditional wish-fulfillment, and I am not dependent on needing this to succeed. So I have to make sure that if I am investing large amounts of effort into this that it is worth both your time and my own.
- You're paying for smut, not Critical Role
I in no way plan to deliver a sub-par experience, and if interest is high, I intend to reinvest some part of what I make back into improving the games I run; However, I am certainly not God's Gift to NSFW-DND. I tend to roll with the punches, and am a very 'Cheering for my Player's' style DM. I am not afraid to throw a strong challenge and also help you strategize on how to take down your foes, and I am willing to cater to very extreme kinks - but those expecting live-play level quality need not apply. On the flip side, posts are daily rather than a set x-hour session every 1-2 weeks, and so you can constantly progress your character's story in-between IRL commitments.
That's a bit of a stretch, but I do have other work that I do throughout the day. As mentioned earlier I do work from home, as well as expected chores around my mother's house alongside my daily duties and exercise - and so I will be doing my best to not overload myself with players. Not everyone will get a spot, priority will go towards people on the more extreme-end of the spectrum and people who are compatible with my DMing style. I intend to use these funds to support my creative work (Re:Gamedev), and so at times that will have my primary focus. I will have a wait-list for those not initially selected though!
- Not everyone likes improv
To preface, I do take notes and ensure I have high-level scenarios and ideas based on who I am running for. But, by and large, I like to let the story play out as organically as possible - which is oftentimes at the cost of a grand, epic narrative. That's not to say such moments cannot form from our collaborative storytelling, however, it is not the style that I am confident in. On the flip-side, I voraciously consume media, particularly anime, manga, and light-novels, alongside tons of research on writing for my game and media analysis video-essays; and so I oftentimes take inspirations from novelists and screenwriters far greater than I. Some stories and tropes are classic for a reason, and I liberally steal like an artist.
This one is hopefully self-evident, but given that I am requesting schmeckles for make-believe I believe it is pertinent that I address it. DND is a very social hobby, and many people already have reservations about 'paying for friends' - however I have a very different view on such things. For example, our family hairdresser is one of our closest friends, we've met her children and my mother often would get her food while she was busy on her shift. We've done business with her for over two decades and counting, and we always pay full-price for her work. We are paying for her skill as a cosmetologist, not for the years of friendship outside of her job.
In that same vein, you would not be paying me to be your friend, and assuming that we form a cordial and reciprocal relationship, I do not see why we could not become and remain friends even after the conclusion of your character's story. That is not to say this is expected, but I understand the human-element of the game, and I don't wish to be overly corporate about this.
All's that's to say is that we're all people, we all make mistakes, and I treat others how I wish to be treated. So please afford me some grace!
OK, I'm interested, how do I apply?
If you made it through all of that and are still interested, firstly, kudos. You can apply at the Google form here: https://forms.gle/kWQULwGFFCZ4ihm19
I will be doing my best to get back to people within 1-3 days, which may be faster/slower depending on how many people reply. I hope to hear from you, and have a wonderful day!