DM_Alex | Zoological Gardens

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How DM_Alex | Zoological Gardens runs games

Improvisation & problem-solving 🌀 Unexpected player choices and contradictions are what these games are all about. I adapt to twists and story developments to make them meaningful and memorable. Player-focused experience 🎭 As a children's librarian and former high school English teacher, I have plenty of direct experience adapting to different play styles and skill levels, ensuring every player feels engaged. Story-driven GMing 📖 The story and your characters are my top priorities. The fun part for me is when things DON'T go how I expect! Style awareness & detail-oriented 🧠 I adjust the campaign after each session to fit your style, and I’ll remember players might forget, like your spell slot count, your feuding pet chickens who only show up every few sessions, or that you forgot to level up last time! Balanced tone ⚖️ I blend humor with dramatic depth, ensuring levity where it fits while keeping serious moments impactful. I love a goofy game, but I'll follow the players' led! Exploration & social interactions 🌍 While I balance all aspects of D&D, I emphasize roleplay and discovery, creating immersive worlds for you to engage with. Swashbuckling combat 🗡️ I craft encounters to be cinematic, with high-energy, creative battles (yes, please do swing from the chandelier!). Inclusive 🌈 create a space where all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are celebrated. My table is LGBTQIA+ friendly, neurodivergent-inclusive, and adaptable to different needs and playstyles. At my table, I value respect, collaboration, and storytelling that uplift diverse voices! Beginner-friendly 🐣 I love teaching and encourage collaborative learning—check my reviews for more details. Fair pricing & refunds 💸 If you ever feel you didn’t get your money’s worth, just let me know—I’ll issue a refund, no questions asked. I would rather make this free & fun than a monetized slog! (And please make generous use of the "Skip Session" feature!)

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DM_Alex | Zoological Gardens's ideal table

My table is inclusive, player-focused, story driven, beginner-friendly, and inclusive! My table encourages improvisation and problem-solving, welcomes and accommodates all player styles, maintains a balanced tone between humor and more serious moments, allows for fulfilling exploration and social interactions with a healthy dose of swashbuckling combat, and ensures players are able to play no matter their financial situation. My games thrive on the thrill of emergent storytelling and creative problem solving, letting YOU lead the way in new, exciting worlds (or familiar ones, depending on the game!). I embrace all player styles, from theatrical voices, to descriptive narration, to more quiet, observational types; this is YOUR game, and my role as DM is to empower you to get the most out of it, in the way you want to engage with it! Diversity in player types (and in general!) always makes for a more fulfilling experience.

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