Darrian

he/him

5.0

(9)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

Artist

Game Designer

About Darrian

No time like now to embark on an adventure! Hi I'm Darrian I have been playing TTRPG for 4 years and continue to grow as a game master. I look forward to the stories we can craft together. I love all kinds of games and entertainment, if there is a nerdy topic, I’ll argue I know a decent amount about it, if not you’re going to have to show me! As for TTRPG specifically I consider them one of the strongest forms of entertainment out there. I've grown up analyzing and breaking down video games, board games, story development and art to understand how it evokes feeling and experiences on to an audience. At my core I believe that games are a step above the rest of media forms because you are, quite literally, at the center of the story. I am a Theater Technician by trade so I am always looking at the finer details to make sure performances are enhanced to the top quality they can be. I work with lighting, audio, and visual effects to make sure the strongest quality can shine be it musical, acting, concert, or even just speech. You can trust I’m doing all I can to provide a cultivated sense of creativity and enthusiasm. I currently study at Savannah College of Art and Design to further my career and knowledge in video game development. I study art, game-mechanics, story writing and hope to be making my own games one day. I have even gone as far as to pick up traditional weapon martial-arts and self-defense to get as close to an understanding as possible. (Yes, I am a real swordsman in training! Currently Rank: 3/8 ) I am always happy to meet my fellow nerds!

At a glance

3 years on StartPlaying

32 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

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I became a GM because

I think I have an enthusiastic nature for this sort of thing, I saw people having talked so much about trying dnd or having charchters they never got to flesh out. When I saw therewas a hole to fill I jumped at the opportunity. Im here to aid as much as I can that everyone is having a good time.

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

Wishing I was playing Dnd, I kid. Im either working towards my Degree in video game design or enjoying my job as a live performance technician(lights, sound, video n'stuff) creativity is just where I live and there isnt anywhere I else I would rather be.

How Darrian runs games

I respect the holy Trinity of Combat, Role-play, and Exploration. I have experience in catering to all of these needs. Weather we want a specific field or a blend we can always work it out. My personal favorite is a good strong Role-play/Exploration adventure and to reinforce that with meaningful combat sessions that push you to consider your options, learn how to utilize your character, and define your own play-style. My play-style focuses on setting a good group attitude and having fun. Rules, mechanic, and lore can be very overwhelming to some players. Say what you want to try and worry about the rules after that! The beauty of games like these is that YOU the players narrate the story and anything can happen. As a DM I can make sure rules of play are intact and the session is moving forward, allowing you to get comfortable and creative. The best stories are the ones that come from having an enjoyable experince together. Overall I would admit I'm a more patient and slower paced DM. I often take a little bit longer and run more sessions than an adventure will say. This usually comes from all of us at the table having fun and enjoying even some of the smallest details and storybeats. I do my best to keep things moving and will always try to do so, we dont run adventures and I do believe every good story deserves its end.

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I deal with rules issues by...

Talking first, Ultimatley DM word is law. This isnt a power trip, rules in ttrpg always boil down to wording. Im a firm believer in creatvity when using your abilites,but taking the rules into your own intepretation and having no flexibility amongst your peers. I'll make a ruling that benefits all.

My favorite trope is...

The Motley Crew! a band of comepletely unique and differnet heroes band together to empower their strengths and defend their weaknesses. I know first hand how powerful good support can be and I think everyone deserves to have their back covered.

My games focus on...

The party and having fun. Don't let people fool you! the fun of these games come from win and loss situations. we are all here to craft an enjoyable story and we can do that no matter what happens.