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Looking for D&D 5.5E players NW Chicago suburbs

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Mount Prospect
Combat focused
Fights, tactics and initiative take up most of the table time.
Adult
The table is for players who are 18 or over.
LGBTQ+ friendly
The table is openly welcoming to LGBTQ+ players.
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Hi, my name is Butch, and I'm DMing an old old 2E campaign (called The Night Below) that I'm adapting to 5.5E.  I have 3 players already, looking for 2 or 3 more.  We are adult friends that like to get together and have fun.  The PCs are currently at level 3 (close to level 4) : a Human Warlock/Paladin, a Shadar-kai Gloomstalker Ranger, and a Dragonborn Warlock).  We'll do 1 or 2 more levels above ground, and then the plot moves almost exclusively to the Underdark.  This is an old-school campaign, so there'll be lots of combat.  Currently, they have no dedicated tank, Cleric, or Wizard (a Light Cleric would be a great fit).  Good-ish cooperative PCs (and players) only please.  No PVP, murder-hobos, thats-what-my-character-would-do, I-was-Evil-the-whole-time assholes need apply.  Experienced mature players preferred, but we're noob friendly if you're enthusiastic want to hang with a fun group.  Let me know if you're interested in joining our group.  Discord ButchO, reddit u/JetScreamerBaby.
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  • Location: Mount Prospect, United States
  • Game frequency: Weekly
  • Timezone:
    CST
    Central Standard Time (GMT/UTC -6)
  • Weekday: Sunday
  • Starting time:
    Midday
    12:00 – 17:00
  • Organizer: ButchO
  • Discord: Log in to view
  • Players: 3/5
  • GM: 1/1
  • Language: English
  • Added: 7. August 2026
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