Alex (DM Captain) (they/them)
5.0
(6)
4 years on StartPlaying
About me
My whole life I have always been a story-teller. I loved to read and I would build off those stories and expand the world in my mind. From there I would create my own characters and send them off on their own little journeys, and share them with my friends. I actually never considered DnD and other TTRPGs until a little show called Critical Role. But I soon realized it was the game I'd been waiting for my whole life and I immediately started looking for a game to join, to little success. I started hosting my own DnD games when I realized the GMs and DMs I had previously campaigned with were really not providing a great experience, and I decided I could do a little better. I wanted to provide a playing experience where the players craft the stories themselves and I serve as a guide. I really believe in balanced roleplay and combat, and teamwork all the way. I want players to feel completely immersed in the world they're campaigning in, and to achieve that I add in a lot of little details and voices for different characters, so it really feels like they're in another world on another plane. I let their character and roleplay decisions affect the build of the world around them, so it feels like their choices really have an impact. Now, years later, I couldn't be happier doing what I do. I have a regular game with some friends that's been going for years now and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon, and I don't think I'll ever run out of stories to tell.
GM Style
A few dozen individual NPC voices, accents, etc. Good balance of roleplay and combat. Hella plot-twists (good ones, not like GOT). Diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Player-lead stories in a world I created.
Game Master Reviews (6)
Jesika
I adore having Alex as a DM. They create wonderful worlds and NPC's, work with players to promote creativity with characters, content, and mechanics, and is just generally a joy to play with. They do so well taking into account each player's wants and needs, balances gameplay marvelously between silly and serious, and presents in-game situations that are fun and challenging without being overwhelmingly difficult. I was a brand new player when I initially joined one of their campaigns, and I mean it sincerely when I say that I feel lucky to have gotten them as my first DM, because they made it such a great experience right from the start. I honestly can't recommend them enough.
Dylan
Alex is a great DM, the best I've ever had the fortune to play with! They work really hard to incorporate character backstories into the world, and the stories they come up with are creative and interesting to play through! They make sure their players have fun and are comfortable at their table.
Maita
Alex is everything you could ask for as a DM. They are creative and funny and warm. Not only is the combat that they run engaging and fun but also I trust them completely with my whole heart to lead us through emotional or sensitive role playing. Their world building is delightful and detailed. It’s now approaching 2 years that I’ve been playing in their campaign and I hope to keep playing with them for a long, long time.
Rachel
Alex is by far my favorite DM. They make sure everyone is having fun and genuinely care about your experience. Their world is spectacular and immersive and just. So lovely. The house rules they bring with them feel like natural extensions of the game and I miss them when I play with other DMs. Alex keeps games engaging and entertaining, and I’m sucked in even when my character isn’t in a scene. They’re quick on their feet, and can roll with just about anything players may come up with (I can be a wildcard sometimes. I like the chaos).
Chay
Aelx is the best DM I have ever had. Creative, entertaining, and clever on top of funny and adaptive. They run a great campaign and one-shots that can be played by veteran players and newbies alike without feeling strained or comflicting (as a newbie who played alongside a vetern DnD player under Alex, Im sure he'd agreed with me). Alex also has good experience handling difficult player situations to mimimize real-world takeaway from in game conflicts (and the group I played with had a problem player or two I nearly came to real-world blows with that they defused beautifully). Overall, highly recommend and highly adore~!
Jenny
Alex is an amazing GM! Their voices are top notice, the plots intriguing, and the breadcrumb trail of plot is always there to follow but the party is never forced to. I guarantee you will fall in love with at least one NPC. My suggestion? Take the shape water cantrip
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