Arwen Undomiel (Chibi) (she/her)
5.0
(8)
1 year on StartPlaying
60 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
About me
Greetings to all fellow tabletop enthusiasts. My name is Arwen. I am a seasoned guide in the vast expanse of TTRPGs for over three decades. My experience spans a myriad of systems and worlds, from the familiar realms of DnD 5e and Dungeon World to the intricate depths of Blades in the Dark and Band of Blades. If you've ever dabbled in older systems such as Changeling: The Dreaming or Mage: The Ascension, you'll find a kindred spirit in me, as I've navigated these landscapes and found. Not to mention, my ventures into the enigmatic Wildsea. My DMing philosophy is rooted in the art of roleplay. While I certainly appreciate the strategic nuances of combat, I believe that the heart of a memorable campaign lies in its unfolding drama, dialogue, and those pivotal moments that stay etched in players' memories long after the session ends. To those in the queer and LGBT+ community, please know that inclusivity is a cornerstone of my table. I invite you to come with your character sheets and boundless imagination, and together, let's craft narratives that are both immersive and unforgettable.
GM Style
I love RP heavy games with drama and emotion. I can also have a tremendous amount of fun with a more Terry Pratchett/Discworld type comedy campaign. I do my best with voices. I'm not a pro voice actor and my accents can waver, but the voices help me establish and stay in character for NPCs, as well as just plain being fun to do. I like to spice things up with combat now and again to add stakes to the world and a sense of danger if plans go awry. I am not, however, into murder-hoboing across the world and try to (almost) always have possible a solution that eschews fighting. Some fun risque humor is fine, but nothing too graphic or disturbing. I'm not into roleplaying or describing torture. I strongly believe in respecting players' lines and veils. I want everyone at the table to have fun. Players who are insulting or aggressive toward other players will not be invited back. Most importantly, I want to play games that are truly collaborative storytelling experiences with a fiction and world that feels coherent. I try to incorporate player ideas into the fiction, and always make character backstories a key part of the game. I can come up with a more mainline narrative if that's what the players want, or play pure sandbox if that's the table's preference.
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Game Master Reviews (8)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Inclusive
An-Jai
New review
Played 35 sessions
I have been playing with Arwen a a DM for almost a year, and she's always been very good at including player backstory into the tale she is building with the group. She's always been very accomodating with players idea and plans, always willing to let us try new stuff. She has a solid world build for us to explore and build a great arch that makes our characters be meaningfull, and works to makes her players feel invested. I have enjoyed my time being part of the adventures she builds and look forward for more.
Chloe
Played 59 sessions
Arwen really is a fantastic, all round G.M. Brilliantly creative and able to improvise at the drop of a pin, she's very patient and always informative. She embroiled my character in the innovative world she created and always encourages creative choices. I've never had less than a brilliant session with her.
Rose
Arwen is a wonderful GM with a deep knowledge of the worlds that she makes and the rules of the game that she is leading. She lets all of her players have their time to shine and there has never been a dull moment in our sessions. I joined one of Arwen's campaigns earlier this year and it has been my first TTRPG campaign in roughly 10 years. She is really great with new players or players with less experience like me. It is hard to imagine playing with a better GM than Arwen.
Casey
Worked with me at every turn to translate what was in my head to the game. It may not be free or easy but if you say what you want to do you’ll get an opportunity.
Ilenta
Arwen does a fantastic job of making every player at her table feels heard and enthusiastically included. She is particularly great at helping quieter or more shy players feel comfortable speaking up and being part of the moment.
La Pamplemoussee
Played 1 sessions
Arwen has GMed at least three campaigns I've been in, so you can tell that I love her storytelling and her support for creative choices! One of her strongest suits is to intertwine your backstory in a very meaningful way, so I REALLY recommend you do it. I was used to so many backstories never being important in other campaigns that fizzled out that I didn't create one for my first character with her, and I really regretted not having gotten that GM gift she is so great at giving. She is also supportive of creativity in service to the story or situation. Arwen also includes a lot of LGBTQ+ characters into the story, which I've found rare with most GMs, and I really appreciate that. She's also great with beginners all the way up to seasoned players. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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