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Find a TTRPG Group
On Zlobby (pronounced “the lobby”), you create a lobby to find players for a tabletop RPG: D&D, Pathfinder or your own homebrew. You describe the system, the pace and the tone in the lobby, then you recruit your players.
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A group starts with a lobby
Finding players for a roleplaying session is usually the hardest part. A Zlobby lobby lets you set the frame before the first session even starts: the system (D&D 5e, Pathfinder, an indie game or your own homebrew campaign), the pace of play, the tone (serious, fun, narrative) and how many players you still need.
Interested players apply, you approve the ones who fit the game, and everyone organises in the lobby chat. You can also apply to an existing lobby if you'd rather just join and play.
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How it works
Describe the lobby
State the system, pace and tone, and how many players you're after.
Applications
Players apply; you review their profile and lock in your party.
Lobby chat
A dedicated room to lock down time slots and organise your sessions.
The right cast
Pick players who match your system and tone before the campaign kicks off.
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Two ways into a lobby
One person opens a lobby. Someone else is looking for a group. The same lobby serves both.
You open the lobby
Create the lobby, write the frame, and read the applications. You decide who gets in.
You look for a group
Open the public directory, read how the lobby is described, and apply with a short note. You do not need to create a lobby to apply.
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Write the frame before anyone applies
Players can only tell whether the lobby fits them from what you publish. A line that only says you are looking for a group does not name the game, the night, or the kind of game.
The system
Name the game and the edition: D&D, Pathfinder, an indie game, or your own. Put the house rules in the description, not as a surprise at the first session.
The shape
Say whether this is a one-shot, a short arc, or a campaign, and whether the story has already started.
The rhythm
How often you meet, how long a session lasts, and whether a missed week breaks the group.
The tone
Serious, light, or narrative, and what does not belong in this lobby. Players should know the mood before they write to you.
The seats
How many people you still need, and whether someone new to the system is welcome.
The language
The language you actually speak at the table. It is not always the language of this page.
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From the application to the first session
The lobby is the agreement. The game happens afterwards, with the tool you already use.
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The note
An applicant writes a short message. You read it next to their profile, not in a pile of chat messages.
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The choice
Accept the people who fit. Decline or ignore the others. The group stays the size you set.
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The room
Once someone is in, the lobby chat is where you lock the time, the expectations, and the questions that belong before the first session.
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The game itself
Zlobby does not roll dice, keep character sheets, or draw the map. You play at a physical table, on Foundry, Roll20, Owlbear Rodeo, or in a voice channel. The lobby only keeps who is playing, and when.
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GM or player, you find a lobby
Are you a GM looking for a party for your campaign? Create the lobby, describe the setting and recruit. Are you a player who just wants to join a game? Apply to open lobbies. New to recruiting? Our guide on how to recruit for your guild has pointers that work just as well for a TTRPG group.
Zlobby is not just about roleplaying groups. You can also find a gaming team or make gaming friends to stay in touch between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Which TTRPG systems can I run?
All of them. D&D, Pathfinder, an indie game or your own homebrew: you describe the system and house rules in your lobby, so you set the frame.
Is Zlobby a play tool (VTT, dice, character sheets)?
No. Zlobby is for finding players and organising the group: lobby, applications, chat. To actually play, you use whatever you prefer (physical table, VTT, external voice).
Is it free?
Yes, creating a lobby and joining one is free.
Can I join a lobby without creating one?
Of course. You apply to other GMs' open lobbies and join a game that's already running.
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