🧙‍♂️ DM Commitment & Expectations

1. Consistency & Reliability

  • Commit to a regular schedule
  • Provide advance notice if a session needs to be postponed (communicate with players and mods)

2. Preparedness

  • Be ready for each session and plan for the established duration
  • Be familiar with the rules of D&D 5e (or the chosen system) and make sure any homebrew rules are pre-established and noted for users

3. Use of Platforms

  • Have some sort of visual platform
  • Make sure chosen platform is easy for user and provide help to those who need it

4. Player Management

  • Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment
  • Handle player conflicts fairly and calmly, with assistance from moderators if needed

5. Communication

  • Stay active in the campaign Discord channel and help new members with any questions.
  • Respond to messages from players in a timely manner
  • Help us foster a vibrant and welcoming community

6. Content Guidelines,

  • Avoid content that is excessively graphic or offensive
  • Follow community rules and maintain a PG-13 to R tone depending on the group, with clear consent from all players
  • Include appropriate warnings for excessively graphic or intense campaigns

7. Session Management

  • Run sessions that aim for a 3–6 hour length (or as agreed upon)
  • Do your best to stick to the session time announced
  • Start on time and keep the pacing engaging

8. Feedback Friendly

  • Be open to player feedback and willing to adapt for group enjoyment
  • Provide feedback to the server mods about your needs or ideas

9. Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Work with mods to recruit players if needed
  • Onboard players with session 0 or a quick setup overview*

10. Creative Freedom Within Limits

  • You’re free to run homebrew or modules, but major thematic elements should align with the server’s tone or campaign umbrella (if one exists)*
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