DM Arryn

he/him

5.0

(6)

Timezone

Europe/berlin

Language

English

German

Identity

LGBTQ+

Neurodivergent

Multi-lingual

About DM Arryn

I am DM Arryn, I’m 25 years old and currently finishing my vocational training in office management. In my free time I spend most of my time gaming, reading, and especially playing D&D. I got into Pen and Paper during the Covid lockdown, which gave me the chance to really dive into it after some first experiences a few years prior. In the end, D&D 5e is what stuck with me. I started out as a player in various games, but soon decided to become a Dungeon Master myself. I mostly run official modules, with my favourites being Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, and Lost Mine of Phandelver (including the new version). Overall, I’m a very laid-back and humour-loving DM who enjoys taking the time to pull players into a world full of adventure, jokes, and the occasional drama. Since I spend most of my free time on my PC, I’m also highly available on Discord for my players.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

3 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Inclusive

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I became a GM because

I love telling stories together with my players.

My favorite books are

Everything Brandon Sanderson and Cosmere!

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

playing a wide array of games, most of them being JRPGs, or RPGs in general as well as MMOs.

How DM Arryn runs games

First and foremost, I am a DM that loves to improvise. I usually prepare the rough layout for a session (Plotpoints, story beats, NPCs that might come up, as well as maps) and then go from there and flow with you, the party. As someone who values player agency and loves incorporating backstories as much as possible within the setting, this works perfectly for me. I always use a mix of DnD Beyond (for Character management), FoundryVTT (for gameplay), Discord (Communication, notekeeping) and Watch2Gether for music. I love utilizing the different options of Foundry to provide a fun and engaging setting with nice visuals and sound effects, dynamic lighting, walls and more. Yet for me it is important to not go overboard with it, as that would kill the "Pen and Paper" vibe. My main focus is roleplay and the molding of the characters into the narrative. Yet, I love combat and give my best to provide engaging and fun combat encounters. I also want you to know, it is not my goal to be the "adversary" of the group, I see myself more as a player with a different role, so to speak. It is not my job to obliterate you (well, as long as your decisions do not cause just that) TLDR; I am a laid back guy wanting to provide engaging stories, intense, yet fun and fair combat and tons of opportunities to roleplay.

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Rules are...

important, yet not everything. Fun and having a good time is what really matters.

DM Arryn's ideal table

I always aim for a table with a relaxed and safe atmosphere first and foremost. If you are looking for a good time, where your character can shine within the provided narrative, I am the DM for you. I always aim to incorporate your backstory as good as possible into the setting and game. I achieve this by assisting you on every step, from the first idea to the finished character sheet. TLDR; You give me your pitch, and we integrate it in the world! Once everything is said and done, expect a world of wondrous tales, jokes, drama, and yes, depending on the game, sometimes even sadness.