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Delphi

Delphi (they/them)

5.0

(29)

LGBTQ+
Queer
Neurodivergent
Teacher/Educator
Voice Actor

2 years on StartPlaying

758 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

I've been playing various forms of role-playing games formally for more than 2 decades, including online, written, table top and more, and informally, I've been playing and performing roles all my life. I love creating and sharing stories, all the more so when the players truly become part of the world by surprising me with their choices. Professionally, I have a background in history and am a recently-recovering educator, and I bring both to the gaming table by helping players learn the game and developing the massive living world of Ætheon where all of my campaigns and stories are directly interconnected with players having a direct impact on the world (and potentially, other campaigns).

GM Style

I'm a laid-back game master, allowing the players to take the lead and tell me what stories to tell. I enjoy role-playing and getting into NPC characters, but I tend to balance that with good combat encounters that make the players think about their tactics. I am not above allowing players to put themselves into dangerous positions (or putting them there myself) and allowing them to find their way out.

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Game Master Reviews (29)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Inclusive

Birds_Suck avatar

Birds_Suck

Very professional and thorough session 0. We got through everything and landed on the same page in time to roll some dice and feel out our characters. Great tone to set for the campaign, excited to play more!

Philip Berry avatar

Philip Berry

Played 14 sessions

I've only played one session so far, but Delphi has been incredibly friendly and helpful. He spent so much extra helping me get my character created and made sure I was quickly and seamlessly integrated into the game.

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Samuel Grace

Played 23 sessions

Delphi is a Fantastic Dm, and runs games very well Their Worldbuilding is Awesome, lots of great little things that make things feel great to interact with One of the best Dms ive had

Kwild avatar

Kwild

Played 2 sessions

A wonderful GM. They and their players are welcoming and helpful. Wish I could keep playing.

Josh Dean avatar

Josh Dean

Played 21 sessions

Great patience with new players. Great storytelling. Just a fun time all around.

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Glenn Neely

Played 15 sessions

This was my first time playing with a pro DM and for a one-shot campaign, Delphi pulled off a special experience. The setting was unique and well thought out, yet with ample room to cater to the players' sensibilities and even customize on the fly. Players' curiosity and creativity were amply rewarded. Delphi administered the session with authority, yet did so while being extra mindful of players' feelings, keeping the story going but without anyone feeling unheard or left behind. Also of note; Delphi knows the rules: very nice to have a DM who understands the differences between all the skills, such as Investigation, Perception, Nature, and Survival!

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