Dex
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About Dex
Hello and welcome! I’m Dex (artist, SF&F author, and GM) and I'd love for you to join one of my games! I am passionate about storytelling and providing a fun experience for my players. I got started in 2019 when I decided I wanted to learn to play D&D, couldn't find an open game among friends, and decided to create a massive homebrew campaign following the plot of a novel I wrote. Ridiculous? Perhaps, but it was certainly an interesting way to learn, and I have been running games ever since! As a writer and creative person in general, homebrews are near and dear to my heart. If you book me to run a game or whole campaign for you, we can discuss ways that I can tailor the plot, characters, magic, and baddies to suit your needs.
At a glance
1 year on StartPlaying
27 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Storytelling
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I got started GMing...
As a newbie to TTRPGs, instead of trying to find a group to join and learn, I made the delightfully unhinged choice to dive into the deep end of this hobby! My first game ever, I ran a 2-year epic homebrew in the world of a novel I was writing. I loved it so much, I turned it into a career!
My favorite books are
I love folklore, myths, and fairy tales from all over the world, comics and graphic novels (TMNT, Witch Boy, Batman, Dresden Codak, Hellboy, Watson's Sketchbook), Douglas Adams, lots of random sci-fi and fantasy, and nonfiction books about history, sociology, psychology, and nature.
When I'm not running games I'm...
I'm also an illustrator and graphic designer, an author, and game designer! All the various parts of my career inform and strengthen one another.
How Dex runs games
Every game I run is made with fun and adventure in mind. The scenarios I plan all leave room for improvised plot details and even whole new areas to explore based on player choices. Things you'll find while playing ~ A balance of role play, combat, and puzzles ~ A chance for every player to shine ~ An inclusive and welcoming group ~ Game rules provide a nice framework, but I follow the Rule of Cool ~ Touching moments, daring feats, dire consequences, and plenty of room for chaos and humor One of my favorite things to do as a GM is weave character backstory into the plot; it creates such an emotional impact for them and also enriches the story. My style is especially good for beginners. New players are understandably nervous, but even the most complex of my games are still a chill, safe place to explore and try new things!
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