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Devon (Dark Souls ST)

Devon (Dark Souls ST) (she/her)

5.0

(6)

Podcaster
LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent
Women/Femme Identifying

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Teacher

About me

Greetings adventurers, I am the Dark Souls Storyteller, a well earned title if my players are to be believed. If an escape from the hum drum of real life is what you seek, then I invite you to take seat at my table and allow me to spin you tales of the fantastical and futuristic in worlds of magic and flights of fancy as well as dark and gritty surrealism. I have been weaving tales for over 20 years in a wide variety of settings from the well traveled realms of Faerun to the Marvel Universe, from Galaxies far far away to cities run on steam and gears. There is something for every willing adventurer at my tables so the only question remains, are you ready for your next adventure?

GM Style

I run my tables based on transparency and consent, with a very gloves-off style when it comes to the dice play. Every new campaign begins with a consent form and a session zero to discuss expectations and ensure that every player feels safe at my table. Dice are often rolled in front of the digital DM screen both for transparency and to heighten the tension. Safety measures are in place for every table and every player. The trauma done to your characters is only fun if you, the player, are not also traumatized. My campaigns are run through my discord server and utilize Roll20 for maps, character sheets, and dice rolls. I am knowledgable in 20+ systems so if you do not see a system that you would like to play below, please reach out as it might be on my list.

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Game Master Reviews (6)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Teacher

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Saphirus Crowningstar

I have never written an review before but I really wanted for this because she does a great job Dming and I wanted to show my appreciation for it. When I was new at D&D and decided to play in one of her Campaign, I quickly saw what an amazing DM she was. Devon helped me setting up my character and patiently explained everything I didn’t understand even though I had a lot of questions because I had no clue how to play. The session zero and the consent sheet really helped to not only have a safe space in the discord channels, but also within the sessions, I feel really comfortable playing and every session is a lot of fun.(Mention of character death ahead) My favorite thing is that even though she takes death seriously, it doesn’t necesarily have to be the ultimate end. Because she thinks on ways to get you back, if you want to, but with a catch to make death not meaningless. For example my Character died accidentally touching a sphere of annihilation. I got revived by an powerful entity but lost my memories. That way death still has consequences but I didn’t have to give up on my character, it also opened a lot of new roleplaying options. Playing D&D in hee campaign is my highlight of the week and I look forward to it, especially if the week was stressful. If you are looking for a Dm with hard but possible Bossbattles, cool roleplay and a safe space discord, you have definitely found her in Devon. PS: I apologize for grammar mistakes, english is not my native language

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Priscilla Asiedu

Cool and creative and allows awesome gameplays

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Cody Rader

Devon is a amazing Dm and storyteller. She is quick on her feet and keeps the party engaged. Her broad range of knowledge over a variety of game systems makes her a a well of knowledge

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Brenna

Devon is an incredible storyteller, she invited me to her table during a time where I wasn't sure I wanted to play DnD anymore and reinvigorated my love for the hobby. She gives so much light to her players and her stories and I cannot recommend her tables enough. She balances difficulty and works with players to figure out what works best for them in terms of characters. When you sit at a table with the Dark Souls Storyteller, be ready for a wild ride, it will be a blast from beginning to end, and I know you will enjoy it as much as I have.

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Priscilla Asiedu

was great. she's amazing gm and kind. best to play with and has great gameplay even for the first time.

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Rara

I met Devon 2 years ago when she was looking for players who were interested in playing a D&D 3.5 Curse of Strahd; before this, I only played D&D 5e. Devon walked me through how to create a character in 3.5e and offered suggestions that would work for my vision of this character. Players are required to fill out consent forms. The reason for this is if a player has something they are uncomfortable with, it can be avoided. During session zero, she went through what she expected of us as players and allowed us to share what we expected of her as our GM. While she doesn't pull her punches when dealing with new players, she helps them with patience and understanding. Devon is willing to explain stuff to everyone to help them understand.  She is a wonderful storyteller who draws you into the story as it's being weaved. This is done by using different voices, visual aids, and once in a while, she will use music to set the mood. Devon's games can be dark and trauma-filled, but there are also many times where fun and light parts happen. After heavy sessions, she will check on how the players are doing. In her games, you are free to explore and make choices. Understand that for every choice you make, there will be a consequence.

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