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ArcaneBenji

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4.9

(42)

TOP GM

Timezone

America/chicago

Language

English

Identity

Neurodivergent
Game Designer

About ArcaneBenji

Hello! My name is Ben, and I've been a professional Dungeon Master for around five years. I wanted to take a moment to tell you a little about myself before you join one of my tables. Before becoming a full-time GM, I worked as a chef. When COVID changed everything, I turned to Dungeons & Dragons as a way to stay connected with people, have fun, and build a community of like-minded players. What started as a hobby has grown into an incredible Discord community and a career that I genuinely love. My goal is simple: create a welcoming table where everyone can enjoy themselves while exploring exciting adventures, classic modules, homebrew worlds, and even entirely different RPG systems. Whether you're brand new to tabletop games or a seasoned veteran, I want every session to be memorable, engaging, and fun. Of course, every group has its challenges. I believe a good table thrives on respect and teamwork, so I maintain a firm but fair approach to party dynamics. My priority is making sure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the game and feel included. If you're looking for a relaxed, friendly, and well-run game where everyone can have a great time together, I'd love to welcome you to one of my tables.

At a glance

4 years on StartPlaying

655 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Beginner Friendly, World Builder

$24.99 per session

Top Game Master

One of StartPlaying's top-rated GMs, a player favorite and highly recommended.

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My favorite system of all Time is

D&D 3.5, it had a deep, mechanical complexity and gave me a real appreciation for the creative freedom systems can offer. Learning to run 3.5 taught me how to keep games flowing smoothly, even when rules get crunchy, and that foundation helps me run modern systems like 5e and Pathfinder 2e

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Jay: Funny, Great Detailer, Lunatic Nath: Panda, story, personable Hawk: creative, teacher and rule of cool Mitchel: funny, creative, and patient

When I'm not running games I'm...

When I’m not running games, I’m probably prepping for the next one...either that or hanging out on Discord, gaming, and chatting with my community.

How ArcaneBenji runs games

My favourite prompt for players is, "What would you like to do?" 📣I'm your character's biggest fan after you! 🤝🏾Play D&D with a cooperative team-based framework. 🆕 I encourage new players and veterans too. 📖Great storytelling. 🧔🏽Interesting NPCs in a vibrant, dynamic world. 🔦Everyone has a chance to shine. 🙋🏻‍♀️Choices matter; for your character and the world around them. 🙌🏻Open your imagination and let D&D in. 🦺A safe play environment

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If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...

Mel Brooks; equal parts chaos, comedy, and cleverness, with tongue-in-cheek moments, twists, and just enough heart to keep it grounded.

Rules are...

Rules are fun, until they’re not. I use them to keep things fair and moving, but I won't let a technicality ruin a great moment.

When it comes to voices

I do voices with enthusiasm and variety, are they good? Not always. Are they memorable? Absolutely.

ArcaneBenji's Preferences

Game style

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Sandbox / Open World

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