DJ
he/him
5.0
(51)
Timezone
Identity
About DJ
I love to tell and create new stories with people. TTRPGs were instrumental in helping me to discover my own voice, and I want to give that experience to anyone I can and make friends along the way.
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
411 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity
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I became a GM because
I love to craft and tell stories, and think that group story telling is such an amazing way to learn and process.
My favorite books are
Red Rising, Star Wars The High Republic, Artemis Fowl, Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series,
My favorite shows/movies are
Star Wars, Stargate (SG1, SGA, and SGU!), Foundation, Wheel of Time, Murderbot, Ted Lasso, Sweettooth, Futurama, Demon Slayer, Bleach, Upload, Doctor Who, Wes Anderson (all of them!), Full Metal Alchemist
How DJ runs games
My primary goal as a Game Master is to immerse my players in rich and meaningful stories. I tend to gravitate toward modern and futuristic settings, though I also enjoy running official D&D 5e modules. I adopt a flexible approach to GMing and don't adhere to strict interpretations of rules, so I often employ house rules to enhance the enjoyment of the games I run. Encouraging character development and narrative progression during the journey is a key aspect of my style. GAME STYLE 👀 SIGHTS👀 AND 📢SOUNDS📢: I put effort into curating each session, incorporating music, SoundFX, and captivating battle maps to enhance the overall experience. 🤺COMBAT: I strive to create challenging encounters without making my players feel punished. Typically, I incorporate one (5e) to two (Cypher) combats per session. The goal is to make my players feel like they have properly been challenged, and feel like it was a rewarding experience. 🎭ROLEPLAY: My favorite aspect of TTRPGs is roleplay. I actively facilitate roleplay among my players, aiming to deepen their connection with their characters. I relish the engaging conversations my players have with each other and with me as the GM. 🧩PUZZLES: I am not particularly fond of puzzles, but I occasionally include them, always offering an alternative solution to keep the game flowing. SOFTWARE 🎶KenkuFM for playlists 🎮 TaleSpire VTT 🪨 Obsidian for keeping notes 👾 Discord for Chat 📚Master Level D&DBeyond and their entire library. 🎲Table Rules🎲 Low Stakes PVP Only: PvP is rare and requires full table consent. If there isn’t full table consent we do not do it, or engage in it. This goes for many touchy subjects. Coaching: I'm always willing to help players learn and understand game mechanics. No Infighting: We prioritize a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Harassing or picking on other players is not acceptable. LGBTQ Inclusive and Friendly: Inclusivity is of utmost importance to me, and I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for LGBTQ individuals. 🏳️🌈
Featured Prompts
My favorite trope is...
redemption, man become god, capitalism bad, etc
Rules are...
flexible if the outcome is more fun.
When it comes to voices
I do my best to provide voices, and do not expect player to do the same unless they're comfortable with it!
DJ's ideal table
Players that are able to play off of each other and know the type of journey their character wants to take, while also able to be patient through other player character moments. I like to run a lot of roleplay heavy sessions.
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I love it when a player
Asks me questions, or gives me hints as to what they want to do.
I think min/maxing...
has its place, but shouldn't be overdone. Overshadowing a party by wiping an encounter is a good way to get players frustrated with each other. Its fairly easy to break many games as a player, but a bit harder to do so as a GM. Plus, I want to give my players a worthy challenge.
My table is not the place for...
Bickering. Or being hateful, being hateful is a quick ban depending on the severity, likely an immediate one. I run a diverse and safe discord, and I care a LOT about my players and friends. I want to keep them all safe.