Alucair
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About Alucair
I am currently fast on my way to two years of being on Startplaying.games and I have met some truly fantastic human beings pretending to be anything but human beings. I've enjoyed some amazing roleplaying moments, learned an incredible amount from people I now call friends. I have felt sadness, anger, fear, trepidation along with the folks at my tables as the story has developed. I am truly excited to continue the story. Be it on the deck of a ship, the deepest crypt or a court of lords and ladies I find doing this particular work to be incredibly rewarding. if you are reading my profile you are considering an advertisement I've posted, or you're interested in booking me for some DM work so let me go on to tell you a few things about my self. My real name is Jim, I'm 38 and I have three kids, two of them almost grown - one still in the starting zone. I have a wife who loves to try and throw in a comment when I leave the microphone as she gets to hear the story as much as the rest of you! I work in the day but dream one day of replacing that with this instead in whatever capacity I am able to. I consider myself a nerd through and through - books, tv shows, and most significantly video games. I will enjoy a prolongued conversation on the current situation with massively multiplayer games, the merits of Final Fantasy 8, or the proper way to play Skyrim. I'm too cool and old school to be concerned with the release of GTA 6 but I'll probably still get it... Now onto TTPRG's. My gateway drug was baldur's Gate 2. My first foray into the world of pen and paper was probably forum RPs which then evolved into dabling with D&D - more so trying to find the right people to convince to let me run a game for them. I eventually found them and they gave me the chance to DM. That naturally evolved into Pathfinder 2e which I consider my main system. The rest is history!
At a glance
1 year on StartPlaying
130 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Teacher
Top Game Master
One of StartPlaying's top-rated GMs, a player favorite and highly recommended.
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I got started GMing...
Because I wanted a game but couldn't find players - I've always been the type to start the guild or group. I've always enjoyed that position. I also really loved the GM books, the items, swords and weapons - just reading all these things that I could make real with mad options. That lit a fire.
My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be
PF2e Rolemaster VTM:B
My favorite system of all Time is
Pathfinder 2e is my go to system, but the one I've always wanted to learn and run is Rolemaster. Purely because it is beyond scary how real it can be. I feel like a campaign of that would break me as a person though with the rampant loss and sacrifice!
How Alucair runs games
Hi there! Here’s a peek into my style as a Game Master—how I approach running sessions, crafting worlds, and making your time at the table unforgettable: 🔹 Grounded Realism: My NPCs act like real people, with their own motivations, flaws, and fears. They’ll retreat when the odds are against them, grapple when it’s smart, and argue back when provoked. Every encounter feels alive and meaningful. 🔹 Story Comes First: Everything revolves around the narrative. I weave intricate plots with twists, choices, and surprises, ensuring your actions shape the world and your character’s story takes center stage. 🔹 Tailored Gameplay: I balance dynamic styles—tense roleplay, clever puzzles, and epic combat—depending on the mood of the table and the story’s needs. Whether it’s a quiet conversation with an enigmatic ally or an all-out siege, you’ll always have something engaging to do. 🔹 Player Freedom: I want you to play the character you’ve always imagined. Got a unique backstory or unconventional build? I’ll find a way to make it work without breaking the world’s logic or tone. 🔹 Rules-Driven but Flexible: I know Pathfinder 2e rules well and use them to keep things fair and exciting. If a decision needs to be made on the fly, I’ll prioritize the story and game flow to keep everyone immersed. 🔹 Collaborative Worldbuilding: I enjoy homebrewing and tailoring worlds to make them more vibrant and personalized. Whether it’s adding a custom artifact or creating a faction tied to your character, I’ll bring in details that make the game feel unique to you. 🔹 Tactical Depth: Combat encounters are strategic, fair, and full of meaningful choices. I reward teamwork and ingenuity, ensuring every fight feels both challenging and rewarding. 🔹 Inclusive Table: I work hard to foster a space where everyone feels comfortable and respected. There’s no tolerance for discrimination, and the focus is always on fun, collaboration, and creativity. 🔹 Immersive Moments: I love using character voices, vivid descriptions, and atmospheric details to make the world come alive. Expect moments of humor, drama, and even the occasional fourth-wall-breaking joke when it fits. When you sit at my table, you’re part of a world that evolves with your choices, where your character’s story matters, and where the game is as much about the journey as the destination. Let’s create something unforgettable together!
Alucair's ideal table
I want my players to have free reign when it comes to whatever mad idea they come up with next. I try and articulate that if something can be done, you have the freedom to do it, I will not stop you so long as it conforms to table rules and it's not ruining everyone else's fun!
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I love it when a player
I really enjoy it when a player asks me - hey I want to try this, I know there isn't a set action or rule but can we try this out? I am absolutely going to try and make the system work so that we can get your idea into the game!
My perfect party mix is
My perfect party mix isn't the greatest classes working together to create the most effective battle strat or covering every base. Give me the mad Goblin that chooses to go down the waterfall because it is the fastest way (Shout out to Spud). Or The Orangutan Monk Awakened Animal. Sheer madness!
My table is not the place for...
Ego - leave that elsewhere please, we're all here for a good time. I'm not fussed how long you've played, how many times you've read the book etc. Rules lawyers - we will make calls wrong, things wont make sense, I will have to read up on counter act, we can chat afterwards if something bugged you!
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