Ok...this is what I've decided to do....
I'm starting my own group and looking for players. I'm in the North Fort Worth area so please consider the drive that you will be facing when gaming. This is the criteria I'm looking for:
1) Custom world. Details are sketchy, but becoming clearer by the day.
2) Plenty of house rules. I'm a laid back DM seeking adventurous players (Savage Species is not out of the question, as well as some other things). Have plenty of ways to make the game fun.
3) Can game on Saturdays. I don't go out to clubs and drink and do all that stuff that others do...if I want to see a movie I do so on Friday night or during the week.
4) Has no problems playing for more than 8 hours straight. This is negotiable because it depends on how concentrated the gamers are. I'm used to 12 hour sessions but willing to cut back if the group decides. It's pretty much all I do on Saturdays.
5) Have no problem with a "pre-game screening". I'm not trying to be snobby, or high society, but as we all know, gaming is an extremely social activity and one must see how well a new member behaves in an "out of game" atmosphere. Please expect to meet for lunch or drinks and discuss things.
6) Have no problem with playing with female gamers. There are those out there who have a problem with female gamers and this is not acceptable in our group. We have one experienced gamer (my fiance) and one newbie (my gf). Please be able to respect women and make them feel comfortable.
7) Be ready to play 3.5 rules. I am one of the few people who agree with the entire rules changing in the new core books. Not to say that there is no bending or changing, but on the whole I like these rules better.
All in all, I think that's most of it. If I think of anything else I'll post it. Thanks for the responses and look forward to meeting you all soon!