Reyn KS LeBeau (they/them)
5.0
(10)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
3 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity
About me
My name is Reyn KS LeBeau and I am a freelance TTRPG writer, professional gamemaster, podcaster, and amateur sound-designer from the US! I have been running games since 2010 and I have loved every moment of it. I have credits working for Green Ronin, Evil Genius Games, and have my name on projects for Pathfinder Infinite and the AGE Creator's Alliance. I specialize in trying to transport my players into the world they are taking part in, making it feel real with improv, sound effects, and music. I use colorful maps and art (some of which I do myself) to show you the world you're standing in, and making it react to you and your companions' actions. I want a player to feel like the world is always alive, even when they aren't there to see it, that the world will go on without them but it is better for having you here. I specialize in Fantasy AGE, the Dragon Age RPG, Pathfinder 1e and 2e, Star Wars Saga Edition, and Dungeons and Dragons 5e, and I split my time between running pre-written adventures and my homebrew high fantasy setting, Vitaeoth. I am a 5-star GM for 1st edition Pathfinder Society and working on my glyphs for 2nd edition Pathfinder Society. My inspirations include Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, the Tales of series, Kingdom Hearts, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Phantasy Star, Star Wars, Metal Gear, Darksiders, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
GM Style
First and foremost, I focus on bringing a world to life. Action scenes, exploration, social intrigue, mass battles, and more are all in service to giving the world color and personality. The world sees the heroes walking through it and reacts to their actions and remembers what they have done. I try to strike a strong balance between roleplay and tactical play. I love encounters with depth and strategy and occasionally an uncomplicated slugfest. I love running intriguing social encounters and giving the heroes a big map to explore. I love incorporating a hero's past in their present circumstances. On my best days I include a healthy mix of encounter types: action, exploration, and social. I will avoid fights in square rooms with no features where each side kicks each other in the shins until someone falls over. I will fade to black with explicit scenes involving sexual encounters and will change my descriptions of violence and gore to suit my table (although I am not particularly fond of gore myself). I encourage the use of safety tools at my tables, including the X Card method and will include a diverse cast of NPCs from many heritages and genders and species to interact with.
Games played
Game Master Reviews (10)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Storytelling
Creativity
Em
Played 3 sessions
I have played dozens of sessions with Reyn over the past few years, mostly Pathfinder 2e and some Fantasy Age. Their creativity at the table paired with their soundscapes lead to an engaging experience--with the approachability needed to feel truly at ease as a player.
Joe
Having played a few sessions in two of Reyn's Pathfinder 1e games with very different settings (gothic horror compared to barbarians vs. robots), I can say with certainty that Reyn is an astounding and creative Game Master. Through music and sound effects, both games have been quite immersive. NPCs are portrayed well // three-dimensional. Sessions are engaging, and they successfully make an extra effort to tie personal backstories/plots to the overall game's plot. Last but not least, Reyn's games have an aura of inclusivity & safety. Arachnophobia has been handled with care!
Daniel
Wonderful to be playing again. Reyn's storytelling chops have always entertained, enthralled, and enticed player contributions and interactions with the narrative. Looking forward to more!
Jill Hawley
I've been enjoying playing with Reyn for over a decade now. They are truly one of the greatest GMs I've ever gotten to create adventures with together!
Clif
Reyn is an extremely engaging Game Master who works with their players' narratives to make sessions enjoyable for both sides of the table. They know the rules well but don't let them get in the way of fun for the whole table. Their tables have been enjoyable and I'm looking forward to more!
N
Reyn is single-handedly one of the best GM's I've ever had the pleasure of sharing a table with. They read rulebooks the same way people read novels they have a passion for, and make every attempt to provide a way for players to participate. They put effort into setting up music, and soundscapes to help immerse players and make sessions all the more exciting too! The rule of cool may not always allow players to make something happen, but they will always hear out an idea and present an alternative if possible. As much as any player wants to have fun, Reyn strives to ensure fun is had by anyone at their table.
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