Ardis

he/him

5.0

(6)

Timezone

Pacific/auckland

Language

English

Identity

Streamer

LGBTQ+

Queer

Artist

Game Designer

About Ardis

I'm an experienced GM, Foundry module developer, published game designer and freelance fantasy character artist. I've had my D&D content published by The Dungeon Coach and my art featured on Critical Role. I'm also the admin of D&D New Zealand, the premier NZ-based TTRPG community with over 12,000 members. Tabletop roleplaying games are a huge part of my life and I absolutely love providing a premium play experience for my group. When I'm not running TTRPG games or painting art, I work as a caregiver for disabled children. Kindness is my culture.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

91 games hosted

Highly rated for: Visual Aid, Storytelling, Creativity

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My favorite system of all Time is

Loving Daggerheart! It really supports the improv and player focused games I love to run

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

"Adaptable, devious, collaborative" - Direct quote from a good friend XD

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

Creating PF2e content to publish on my SubscribeStar or painting characters and animations for my commission clients. I also enjoy spending the majority of my time with my family. <3

How Ardis runs games

Combat: ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ Exploration: 🗺️🗺️🗺️ Humor: 😂😂😂 Mystery: 🔍🔍🔍 Social: 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️ Romance: 💖💖💖 I run games featuring intricate plots with themes of love, loss, horror, betrayal and intrigue, all weaved together into an emotionally moving heroes journey with a dramatic finale. Each tale is personalized to the player characters' unique story. I love making new monsters and constructing epic boss battles with dynamic shifting environments and victory conditions. I create new items and abilities for player characters so they can better express their character fantasy and shine in their own unique way. I also love illustrating the characters in my group for fun, whenever I have the time. Examples of my art are on my website. https://ardisfoxxart.carrd.co/. I maintain a robust Social Contract in my games, and I'm always willing to talk to my players about any concerns, ideas, or problems they might have. If you're at my table, then it means I care about you, and my door is always open. <3

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

Sam Raimi and Guy Ritchie

I once ran a session...

For a couple of celebrities for an episode of a nationally televised TV show called Good Sports. It was a lot of fun!

My games focus on...

Player Character focused stories. Deep world lore. Twists and surprises, intrigue, drama. Battles and loot of bespoke design to make your character look and feel epic!

Ardis's ideal table

I love having players that can improv, act, and collaborate with the GM and other players. I love players that engage with the NPCs and each other. Players who get fully into character fit well at my table. Players who encourage their friends at the table to take the spotlight are star players in my book!

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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

Critical Role and Dimension 20

My perfect party mix is

A group that vibes at 100%, laughs and cries together through our amazing journey, and becomes tight friends along the way!

My table is not the place for...

Players who don't like getting into character or telling stories, don't like sharing the spotlight, and only want to fight and kill monsters. If you care more about your attack bonus than your character motivation, then my game is not for you!