Luxien (xe/xem)
5.0
(8)
2 years on StartPlaying
42 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
About me
Hear ye hear ye, intrepid adventurers, and welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons! I am Luxien, your warmhearted and dedicated Dungeon Master, here to accompany you on your adventures into custom homebrewed worlds unknown and adventuring modules untamed, in the systems of D&D 5e. With multiple campaigns under my belt and thousands of hours on Roll20, Discord, and Owlbear Rodeo, I strive to bring fantasy to life with deep worldbuilding, dynamic characters, and a story bound to keep you up for nights on end wondering what's next. A consistent and creative DM with 6 years of experience, my sessions feature a balanced mix of roleplay, exploration, and combat, with shenanigans mixed in bound to get you laughing. I work hard to ensure that my games are accessible and inclusive, and dedicate many hours to personalising fine details of backstory and lore to help everyone feel at home at the table. I have professional training in how to use RPGs as a therapeutic tool, and ensuring that everyone feels safe at the table is one of my utmost priorities. If this is something you would like to explore in one of my games, please let me know! Note that I am NOT a licensed therapist, though I do have a bachelors in psychology with a therapy focus. Whether you're seasoned or new, I'm here to ensure that each session is a session to remember. So grab your dice and pull up a chair for a night of fun and a story the likes of which have never been seen before!
GM Style
For me, fun is the most important aspect of any TTRPG, and to have fun there needs to be respect, consent, and communication. Every game I run begins with a discussion of the ground rules, custom rules, and game elements that players want to see at the table, and I work hard to ensure a harmonious and pleasant table atmosphere at all times. Every session starts with a check in, and players are encouraged to reach out between sessions for lore, personal concerns, or simply just to chat. Don't worry about time. I will always respect everyone's time, and start on time, and communicate changes or shifts early. In my sessions I strive to bring a well-rounded mix of exploration, roleplay, and combat to create a thrilling and memorable experience every week, but my core focus for the game is always the story being told. In this, I promise to work at length with my players to weave their characters into the world, bring each NPC to life, and dedicate hours to the creation of an epic adventure that's worth regaling for years to come. I run by the Rule of Cool, and see systems as suggestions to be built upon and customised. I'm open to homebrew and enjoy working with players to ensure whatever helps bring the vision of a character or world to life is balanced with the rest of the game. You guys are the main characters. You deserve to feel like it.
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Game Master Reviews (8)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Creativity
Storytelling
Jim
Played 26 sessions
Lux is an engaging DM who clearly is adept at running a party of people with various levels of experience all while making everyone feel included. Xe will keep good pacing, check in on the vibe at the virtual table, and be sure to prompt players who may not be getting as much spotlight. I will definitely continue to return to the VT with Lux as xe is incredibly organized, both while running the game and with the very personalized and detailed discord channel. Thank you for putting yourself out there to run some games for strangers!
Aleeza Tribbia
Played 15 sessions
Lux has been wonderful for our crew.
Sean Stiffel-Thompson
Enthusiastic, and works intensely to ensure every party member is set to have a fun time, both before, during, and after session.
Duncan Adams
Character backstory’s were so well woven into the story, including/referencing/building off them in roll play and plot events felt seamless and real. Xe does immersion so well, even jokes like a goosedra somehow didn’t feel out of place or jarring. I really felt like I was in the world, more than any other Gm. Pcs won’t get hit too hard by the stick of consequence, sometimes it’s a little squishy. Actions have consequences, but never game or character breaking ones. It’s a table to have fun at, and xe values that over 100% realism. It’s more like 98% realism. (In one game, that 2% would have ended the party. The pc knew the NPC had the power, but didn’t think what they revealed was that important. That information very much was that important.) Just because it’s off screen does not mean it’s not happening. Stuff happens in the background. Lord do we know that But it was fun :) My best GM to date
Zachary Baker
Lux enabled and encouraged player-driven creative roleplaying and meaningful player interaction, and does great voices with their fun and interesting characters! Very knowledgeable of the rules and great at running large groups, so I would definitely recommend Lux for any group at any level of experience!
Sage
Lux is insanely creative when it comes to xer worldbuilding. Xe's really welcoming, and can really make game worlds feel alive with how xe interacts and works with your character ideas. 100% recommend xem if you get a chance!!
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