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Arin

Arin (they/them)

5.0

(5)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Voices

About me

Hi! I'm Arin, a TTRPG player and Game Master, as well as a professional actor a musician. I've been playing TTRPGs since 2016 and GMing since 2021. I've been a monumental nerd for fantasy and roleplay from a very young age and TTRPGs have only expanded my love for worlds beyond our own. My preferred system to DM is D&D 5e, but I hope to GM other systems as my knowledge of them improves. My career so far as an actor has been the ultimate experience in taking roleplay seriously. As they say, embarrassment is the bane of TTRPGs, so my aim is to create an environment that encourages sincere roleplay without players feeling judged. At the same time, it's critical(!) to me that everyone feels like they can participate in their own way. If you want to focus heavily on building a mechanically brilliant character, go for it! If you want to focus less on numbers and more on character work, I'm here for that! Everyone is unique and playstyles are just as varied, and I work to nurture that and build parties that will compliment each other by playing in the way they're most comfortable. I also particularly enjoy bringing new players into the fold, de-mystifying TTRPGs and introducing them to what can be a life-changing experience, as it was for me. I'm non-binary and a passionate advocate for the Queer community. I also appreciate intersectionality, and as part of one marginalised community, I am equally passionate about accessibility and inclusivity for all communities. My campaigns always have a session zero, safety tools and regular check-ins with players. I also have experience implementing accessibility for disabled players in my home games and always make sure that I give trigger warnings for any upcoming adventures in advance.

GM Style

My priority is player enjoyment. My campaigns revolve around player character stories and evolve with them as they make choices. I aim to create a space for players to initiate and enjoy meaningful inter-party roleplay and I appreciate humour and tragedy in equal measure. Equally, I love to provide players with combat and challenges that provide them with a true sense of achievement once overcome. I follow the rules as best I can while keeping the game enjoyable. Sometimes, prioritising players' enjoyment means bending the rules a little bit and I'm more than happy to make that happen when the need arises. I'm a big fan of letting players go where the wind takes them, while at the same time giving them purpose and direction.

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