Leland House Jr.

he/they

5.0

(122)

Timezone

America/chicago

Language

English

Identity

LGBTQ+

Queer

Neurodivergent

About Leland House Jr.

Hey everyone, it's me, Leland, aka Leopold the Just in most social media spaces! I’ve been deeply invested in tabletop RPGs since the start of the millennium, & I still love every second of every game I run or play. Aside from that, some of my other interests include going to music events, board gaming, playing strategy & RPG video games, camping, traveling, eating delicious food, learning more about science & art, getting tattoos, going to aquariums & museums, & much, much more. As a GM, my storytelling focus is on strange events, haunted & horrific places, emotional buy-in & consequences during roleplay, & NPCs you won’t forget. I run everything from cozy slice-of-life games to bleak horror, sometimes both in the same session. If you love group storytelling & want to play in an immersive world that feels alive, then I’m the right GM for you. --- What to expect at my table & in my community: • Sessions with a strong narrative focus on character development • Action-packed, descriptive combat that keeps you on the edge of your seat • A living world where NPCs react & evolve based on your choices • Shared storytelling that includes everyone, with collaborative worldbuilding that lets you leave your mark • A chill, inclusive space where everyone is welcome & every identity is valued • Exclusive $5 community one-shots for active members, bringing players from across tables together for fresh stories & shared adventures • Regular community events: video/board game nights, video watch-parties, & a live Kenku FM radio station for downtime between sessions So go ahead & pull up a virtual seat. Let’s tell some stories together!

At a glance

3 years on StartPlaying

901 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher

Average response time: 8 hours

Response rate: 100%

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I got started GMing...

When I was 15! The need for a DM was far too great, and I was always a storyteller at heart. I was inspired to begin my journey in the hobby by watching the D&D episode of Dexter's Laboratory, and became a player in a game ran by my friend's dad at age 12!

My favorite shows/movies are

Movies: -Guardians of the Galaxy series -TMNT (90s) -Evil Dead series -Gangs of New York -Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves -Trick R' Treat -Lord of the Rings trilogy Shows: -Sons of Anarchy -Creepshow (Shudder) -True Blood -Fallout -Farscape -Warehouse 13 -Ms. Marvel -Loki -The 100

When I'm not running games I'm...

-Playing Video Games -Playing Board Games -Attending Concerts -Hiking/Camping -Going to Museums/Aquariums/Zoos -Dining at various styles of restaurants -Hanging out with my dog -Getting tattoos -Going to drag shows/burlesque shows -Watching horror flicks -Going to an arcade -Swimming

How Leland House Jr. runs games

•Story comes first I run games with real consequences, strange twists, and scenes that stick. What you do matters. •Character-driven play I care about characters who feel real. Messy, layered, and alive. If you’re invested, I am too. •Tailored to you Whether it’s a published module or custom content, I shape the world around your group’s choices and ideas. •Collaborative worldbuilding Your backstory helps shape the setting. We build the world together, one decision at a time. •Inclusive and safe My tables are open to queer, trans, neurodivergent, BIPOC, and disabled players. No hate. No excuses. •Distinct NPCs You’ll meet weirdos, villains, allies, and everything in between. They all have voices, quirks, and motives you'll remember. •Everyone gets a moment Spotlight is shared. Everyone gets a chance to shine, grow, or crash into chaos. •Beginner friendly New to the game? No problem. I’ll walk you through the rules and make sure you feel at home. •Fun is the point Sessions are creative, relaxed, and full of "what if" energy. The goal is good stories and a good time. •Always improving I stay sharp on rules, tools, and storytelling so each session feels smooth, focused, and fresh.

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My games focus on...

My games focus on in-depth roleplay, cinematic combat, collaborative storytelling/worldbuilding, and character development. The world responds to you and your party members' choices, the NPCs always feel real, the world is filled with wonder, the stories have twists, and the experience is immersive!

Rules are...

Meant to be utilized like a vehicle and work best when they are a well-oiled machine. Granted, sometimes that vehicle is the magic school bus, i.e. narrative heavy rules light RPGs, haha.

When it comes to voices

I can and oftentimes do a ton of them! I intentionally use voice acting to make roleplaying scenes with NPCs more immersive. However, I also believe that roleplaying isn't necessarily dependent on voice acting, and that some of the best roleplayers I've played with don't use them.

Leland House Jr.'s ideal table

I prefer to play with people that are accepting of others in a myriad of ways, collaborative in the way they tell stories, cooperative in the methods in which they pursue in-game goals, and friendly in the way that they conduct themselves out of character.

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I love it when a player

Makes an effort to include others at the table in scenes where they may be getting talked over, or overshadowed in some way! It's so incredibly helpful for me as the GM

I think it's a red flag when players...

Talk over others during their turns in combat, telling them what to do, instead of letting them make their own decisions.

My table is not the place for...

TRASH individuals (Transphobic, Racist, Ableist, Sexist, Homophobic)