I'd like to jump into a game of the new DnD, preferably as a warlock or a barbarian. Doesn't need to be any sort of crazy long term game: I just want to get into and go through a short adventure or two to see how things play.

Same, I would bring a Tielfling Paladin. I think we almost have a party? :D

I was thinking of running the Adventure League campaign / style...
What are your thoughts?

Sounds good.
I would like to participate as well. I would like a bloodhounds campaign, where we track down criminals or powerful monsters.

In reply to LittleJumbo (msg # 3):

That would be awesome!

I was thinking we could run a lot of the Adventure League Modules, it's pretty close to bloodhound style...
Maybe

Well I saw this earlier today and seem to have been beaten to the first offer. I am quite curious about dnd 5 combat balance. I would be willing to run a stint, can't commit to any long term but a few sets of encounters sound reasonable. But even if you would rather see the adventure league material I would be intrested in playing a bit or at least checking in on how this new version works out.

Not really looking for long term: a few encounters would be nice. I've played in person and sort of lurked in some other forum games on other sites, but I'd like to play a bit on RPOL before I try my own hand at running it.

We could do a like semi-arena game, DM Monsters vs. Players

That would be fine with me. My main desire is just to run through several combats, and maybe some non combat encounters (whatever the 5e equivalent of a skill challenge is).

Please count me in for a handful of samples. I'd like to get a feel for the mechanics before a long-term commitment.

I have bought the 5e PHB and I think it's really great!
I think I'll start with a ranger with the hunter archetype (at lvl. 3).

Alright I revived my playtest game to fit the need here. I am open to havring another GM running encounters but lets weigh the intrest first.

link to another game

IF you're willing, I would-be happy to run a few encounters for everyone.