About me

Hi, my name is Kan, and I love writing, reading and playing fantasy games. I have over ten years of experience playing roleplaying games and have been an active member in the D&D community for five years now. I study Creative Writing and English Literature at the University of Leeds in the UK and I'm the president of the DiceSoc (TTRPG Society) where I run weekly games for our near three hundred members. I am very patient, flexible and accommodating to both new and experienced players, and love teaching the world of D&D. Aside from being a DM, I am a lover of writing and poetry, which I will include in the game as my way to freshen up the lore.

GM style

Hi there! I'm a passionate and experienced Dungeon Master with over a decade of roleplaying under my belt. My journey with RPGs began with playful roleplay encounters during family camping trips, which ignited a lifelong love for storytelling and improvisation. While my expertise spans various RPGs, Dungeons & Dragons has been my primary focus. 💪Strengths💪 My strength lies in my ability to improvise and roleplay on the spot, creating dynamic and engaging quests. Although my time as a player in 5e is shorter, my experience as a Dungeon Master is extensive. I became the "Forever DM" shortly after my first 5e campaign and have never looked back. It's been a rocky journey, but I've learned and grown through every challenge. For the past five years, I've been running campaigns, including four years of online games using Roll20. My longest game lasted two years, but the duration of my campaigns is always player-driven. To balance my experience, I took on the role of president of my university's D&D society, gaining invaluable in-person DMing experience. I'm known for being patient, flexible, and accommodating. I love seeing my players' creativity blend with my world's lore and mechanics to create unforgettable stories. Over my DMing career, I've guided around 150 different players (thanks to Roll20 and a D&D community server I co-own) and taught many of them to DM or play. As a DM and writer, I take pride in crafting intricate plots and stories for modules and one-shots. With a flair for voices, descriptions, and thematic elements, I aim to create immersive worlds for my players. My specialties are dungeon crawls and roleplay, and I'm adept at running engaging combat encounters with a focus on narrative rather than urgency. I adapt my games to suit my players, including house rules to ease new players into TTRPGs. I shape the mechanics around the group's experience level and ensure that everyone has a great time without overwhelming anyone. 🏋️‍♂️My Areas for Improvement🏋️‍♂️ Acknowledging my weaknesses is essential for growth. My main challenge is managing a consistent schedule due to life's demands—studies, finances, mental health, and work. To manage this, I often run bi-weekly games to allow for rest and planning. Stress can sometimes cause me to stray from my values, but I utilize safety features to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone at the table. I'm committed to creating a positive and fun environment for my players. 🔮My Campaigns🔮 I run both module and homebrew games. My homebrew world, Ruha, is a rich and expansive setting that I've been developing since 2018. It includes gods, magic, monsters, maps, timelines, stories, weapons, and planes of existence—everything you'd expect from a comprehensive TTRPG system. Due to the extra planning involved, my homebrew campaigns come at a higher cost but offer a deeply customized experience. If you're looking for a dedicated and creative Dungeon Master to guide you through epic adventures and unforgettable stories, I'd be thrilled to be part of your journey!

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