GoPorridgeGaming
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About GoPorridgeGaming
Hello Adventurer! My name is Alex (He/They) and I am a jack of all trades and master of games. I am a rules light, lgbtqia+, collaborative homebrew DM with a special focus on tailoring the game to the backstory and interests of my players. I want to craft the world around you, and I want you to help me bring life to the world. In general my response to anything you can dream up is “you can absolutely try.” I usually run relatively intense games, however, player comfort, enjoyment and safety are my top priorities so I make sure we are all on the same page as a table on how deadly, emotionally intense, relaxed, dark etc. the game gets. I am a firm believer that at the table we are all on the same team and I, the DM, am simply there to facilitate the best immersive and delightful experience I can for us all. More about me: I am a creative and passionate artist, historian, perfumist and nerd. I have a vast array of skills and hobbies that all feed into my love of game-smithing. From writing and giving tours on Alcatraz Island, to archeology, running my small fantasy and character perfume business to help create immersive experiences, LARPing, acting in immersive fantasy events, creating murder mystery dinners and escape rooms, making sets and props, to sculpting, painting and honing my other fine art expertise from 15+ years of study, I find that every experience I have had in life can tie back into D&D, making the worlds richer and encounters more creative. I have also found through all of my experience with D&D that this game also informs all other areas of life and improves this reality the more we play. I have spent hundreds of hours running campaigns over the past 6 years and thousands more preparing and writing material for games. D&D and everything that comes with designing and running these games is one of the most important parts of my life and much of my time (free and otherwise), is now spent working on my campaigns and games. I would love nothing more than to share this passion with you. Let’s Game!
At a glance
1 year on StartPlaying
74 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, World Builder
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My favorite books are
The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dante’s Divine Comedy, Dracula
My favorite shows/movies are
Gladiator, Pan’s Labyrinth, Nosferatu(2024), Pirates of the Caribbean (1-3), Sinbad
When I'm not running games I'm...
Running my small perfume business, firespinning, painting or sculpting, doing witchy things, making cosplays, jumping into any bodies of water I can find, but really I’m just playing or prepping for DnD 24/7.
How GoPorridgeGaming runs games
I enjoy epic story telling filled with gods, and high powered beings, intrigue and tension. I love creating dynamic and creative worlds for the players to dive into, immersing the table with music and unique props; for example, for longer virtual campaigns I enjoy sending players props, notes, packets etc. in the mail. I have a personal love for all things dark and spooky and I enjoy grappling with bringing fear and strong emotions to the table with a healthy dose of humor and fun to lighten the mood when needed. I find the game most fun when players surprise me with their creativity and intensity. The games I run work best when each player (new or experienced) comes to the table fully ready to take our fun seriously and commit, whether its talking with a joke npc or facing down an eldritch being. I truly believe each person who wants to play D&D has a unique power they bring to the table and can help create a truly incredible experience.
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I once ran a session...
For 3 days straight as a DnD filled getaway vacation with immersive props and escape room vibes.
I prep by
Collecting or making inspiration for places, characters and encounters, as well as making playlists for each session and scouring the internet for fun tips and suggestions other GM’s have come up with.
Rules are...
Good guidelines but can be set to the side or only loosely followed if the story we are collaboratively telling would be improved if we do so.
GoPorridgeGaming's ideal table
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I am for a vibe that's...
A table full of players who respect each other and me and take the serious moments seriously but work together to push the boundaries of the world and their own PCs, and who trust each-other enough to take those risks in a safe way. I love the moments when players “break” the game.
If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
Wild and epic (and sometimes terrifying) stories that have ample room for both serious/dramatic moments and comedic moments that bring tears to our eyes,
I love it when a player
Get’s so deep into the roleplay of their character and reacts to the plot moments I build with them that they bring up tears in their and/or all of our eyes.
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