Larkin will take character concepts that you have and build upon them in ways that make the story all the more enjoyable for your character. This conscientiousness of the characters within their games allows them to draw from stakes that would find the aforementioned character fully motivated to engage with the plot at hand. The courses of action characters take rarely feel contrived; and in the rare instance where they are, it's wholly discussed above table and agreed upon for the sake of everyone's enjoyment of the game. There's no need to fear railroading here, but rest assured that Larkin's the sort of DM who'll do their best to ensure that everyone's having a good time! Sometimes that requires an above table discussion, and it takes a certain mastery of one's craft to know when such discussions are necessary--mastery which Larkin exhibits in droves. In terms of inclusivity, LGBTQ+ & BIPOC players will find themselves right at home in worlds filled with a variety of diversity. Playing in one of Larkin's games was the first time I got to experience a world that wasn't cis, het, and white by default; and it was super liberating to feel represented in the medium. And not that shoddy, surface level sort of representation either. It was a total treat! Can't recommend Lark enough. If you game with them, you're in for a guaranteed good time!

Larkin is endlessly creative and always looking to make sure players are enjoying the game

I've played in Larkin's games for several years, and every single session in that time has been a lot of fun. They've run one-shots, short adventures, and multi-year campaigns, and each was enjoyable and memorable in its own way. Larkin is very passionate about drama and storytelling, so their games are exciting and interesting to get invested in. Generally in the games I've been in, Larkin will ask the group how complex they want the setting to be (morally, politically, etc) and I've seen them successfully run games with deep settings where the players are small parts of big worlds, and more simple, heroic stories. Often in games I'll notice different players focusing on or becoming interested in different NPCs that Larkin comes up with, which I think speaks to their skill in writing and playing characters. Across all games, Larkin does a good job of making sure every player gets what they want from the experience. If there is a topic a player does or doesn't want to explore, they'll ensure the game goes along with that. They're willing to take the time to explain things to a new player, or to move quickly with an experienced group. Overall I'd recommend Larkin as one of the best DMs I've played with.

I wish I could pick more tags to describe Larken; not only are they a fantastic world builder but also a master of suspense. Larken is amazing at building a world that does not revolve around the players but makes them feel like a part of the world they live in. PC actions have consequences both seen and unseen and it makes you feel like your character's decisions have an impact on what happens and your not shoehorned into a pre-built adventure.

Larkin is an incredibly creative, knowledgable individual that hosts fun, engaging sessions. They never disappoint with their unique settings and systems, and are incredibly inclusive to those within the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. They will listen to any concerns you have and exclude any themes from your game that you are uncomfortable with.