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About Ned
Personal Website: https://fantasylair.net โ๏ธ ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง Once an architect, I embraced my true calling as a Game Master and fantasy content creator. I'm here to deliver extraordinary games that raise the bar for adventure quality and worldbuilding. ๐ ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ซ๐ The depth and complexity of stories and immersion we have in our games, you won't find in any pre-written module. Campaigns last long enough to live a fantasy life through the eyes of your character. The number of recurring and long-term players is a testament to that. ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฒ Your story is yours to create. I provide the world, and you decide its future. Your victories are your own, and so are your mistakes. ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ Specializing in homebrew content, my worlds may seem intimidating at first to the unaccustomed. But rest assured, every addition and change makes the game more unique and immersive. ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ Using Foundry VTT and Discord, I deliver immersive gameplay with visuals, audio, automations, organized materials, and detailed combat. These tools simulate the feel of in-person gaming. ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ My curated sourcebooks, homebrew content, and rules ensure each world feels cohesive and richly detailed. Iโm committed to creating fantasy worlds that are understood by players and do not feel wacky, ridiculous, or non-immersive. The more players understand how a fantasy world works, the easier it is to immerse themselves in it. ๐น ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ You donโt have to take my word for it. Check out player reviews and session counts, ask to see our homebrew material, join our Discord to find our stable community, or come have a chat with me.
At a glance
4 years on StartPlaying
1403 games hosted
Highly rated for: World Builder, Storytelling, Visual Aid
Average response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 100%
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I became a GM because
the urge to create expansive fantasy worlds never stops! I was randomly chosen in my first group and loved it ever since. Being a player occasionally feels nostalgic, but always lacking. I want to create a believable fantasy world filled with tension, adventure, challenges and grand stories!
My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be
The 3 Ds! Dungeons & Dragons, Draw Steel and Daggerheart! I think these 3 can cover the majority of needs for varied gamestyles and different types of campaigns.
When I'm not running games I'm...
I'm preparing to run games! Jokes aside, this is both my full time job and my hobby so the line between work and free time is often blurred. What can I say, I'm a fantasy addict!
How Ned runs games
๐น Balance and Fairness I'm a strong advocate for balance and fairness in my games. Whether you're new or experienced, focused on roleplay or combat, a powergamer or not, your character should contribute to the game as much as anyone else. This balance is achieved through the addition of homebrew elements, tweaks or removal of official rules, meticulous study, and a wealth of experience. ๐น Rule of Cool vs RAW Epic moments that linger in memory are what I aim for, but I believe the Rule of Cool should be used sparingly. Overuse can diminish its impact, making those truly memorable moments feel less special. ๐น Freedom I won't push you in a specific direction unless the group asks for it. I prefer a regional sandbox style, where players are free to explore a region filled with more content than they can uncover. ๐น Meaningful Choices and Dilemmas I enjoy crafting challenges with no obvious right answer or where multiple answers could be right. Your actions will have consequences, affecting your group, NPCs, and even the world itself. ๐น Fantasy Realism Though "fantasy realism" may seem contradictory, it captures what I strive for. Game elements will always be present, but my focus is on blending them seamlessly with the fantasy, ensuring players never think, "This doesn't make sense."
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I deal with rules issues by...
making everything as clear as possible as early as possible. Most common rule debates (usually when there is vagueness in RAW or RAI) have our own "errata" that clarifies early how we handle them in our games.
If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...
Peter Jackson, Tim Burton, Christopher Nolan or The Wachowskis. Most likely a mix of all those!
My games focus on...
Rich fantasy, challenge, and balance. I want the game to feel like an alternate reality, the players to feel immersed in it. Everything to have a reason for being there. I want players to earn their victories, feel the pressure of a campaign's threat. I want each player to feel equal to each other.
Ned's ideal table
My ideal table has players who understand the core principle of teamwork. In terms of other axis, I love players who can engage with the world and try to understand it; players who want to build something and become part of the fantasy setting, instead of just a guest.
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I think it's a red flag when players...
...come with pre-built character that has no room for changes and expect it to fit any table/setting/campaign.
My perfect party mix is
players with different personalities but common goals. Few people who are talkative, mixed with few who think and analyze more than talk. Few party-faces with few mysterious silent types etc.
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