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Alex

Alex (any/all)

5.0

(5)

LGBTQ+
Queer
Disabled
Neurodivergent

1 year on StartPlaying

10 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Storytelling

Average response time: 11 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Greetings weary wanderers, it is I, a weird, queer, and nerdy Game Master. I have long been a storyteller and worldbuilder, and now I wish to share these talents with you. In less flowery prose, Hi, my name is Alex. I'm in my twenties and live on the west coast of Canada. I am pansexual and non-binary. My friends describe me as: a gremlin, probably too nice for my own good, a giant nerd, and very creative.

GM Style

I strive to make an enjoyable, compelling story for all my players. I heavily encourage getting deep into roleplay but my main goal is everyone having a good time so I do my best to meet all my players where they are most comfortable. My strengths lie in world building, creating complex and immersive mysteries and tying and interweaving a character's backstory into the main plot. My weakness are accents, maintaining accents, and remembering what voice I gave an npc. (NPC voice consistency? I know her not) Table Rules: -Low Stakes PVP Only: PvP is rare and requires full table consent. If there isn’t full table consent we do not do it, or engage in it. This goes for many touchy subjects. -Coaching: I'm always willing to help players learn and understand game mechanics. -No Infighting: We prioritize a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Harassing or picking on other players is not acceptable. -LGBTQ Inclusive and Friendly: Inclusivity is of utmost importance to me, and I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for LGBTQ individuals.

Game Master Reviews (5)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Teacher

Storytelling

Rick Marsh avatar

Rick Marsh

New review

Played 3 sessions

Alex has done a great job of populating the world of Exandria with colorful characters and has empowered a diverse, fun-loving group to explore and question everything. Our first session was relatively straightforward, with some basic combat, and Alex did a good job of helping the newbies, myself included, get our feet wet. Subsequent sessions have seen Alex balance combat with exploration and discovery of lore. Descending into a dark ruin doesn't HAVE to mean combat, and Alex's understanding of that and willingness to let us use our non-combat skills to solve puzzles has been a blast. If you choose Alex as your GM, I honestly believe you will have a wonderful experience.

aidai avatar

aidai

Alex is a evocative, colorful storyteller who brings life to each scene they run. They are fun, funny, and clever and so much fun to play with! High recs if you need someone to start in on, they're wonderful.

Josiah Tolentino avatar

Josiah Tolentino

Alex's intelligence and storytelling are incredible to see. Their creativity brings a great time and they are very thoughtful of their game and the players. Highly recommend!

Shurkal avatar

Shurkal

Alex is a great GM with a wonderful knack for storytelling, and making players feel tied into their adventures. Sessions are always well-paced and engaging, and they really encourage players to interact with the world. We're only partially into our campaign at the moment, but so far I've loved every little plot turn and development and the story feels rich and exciting. Our group finds it easy to lose track of time as we get lost in the game, and there's no feeling quite like that :) If you like to play creatively, explore a rich world, and get wrapped up in a great story, then Alex is a great GM for you!

AJ avatar

AJ

Alex is a fantastic GM! I really enjoy their Exandria set campaign. They’re a great storyteller and a very fair GM who knows DnD well. They make memorable NPCs and a campaign that is compelling and fun. I was very new to DnD when I started playing with Alex and they did a great job of never making me feel confused or left behind.

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