Red Archon

he/him

5.0

(44)

Timezone

America/chicago

About Red Archon

I’m a GM who builds worlds full of history, mystery, and consequences that react to your choices. My tables are heroic and a little bit cheeky, where you can face impossible odds and still joke that the dragon needs a breath mint. I celebrate your victories, embrace your choices, and weave your character’s story into the world itself, shaping the adventure around what we create together.

At a glance

3 years on StartPlaying

718 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

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I got started GMing...

To build worlds where my players can be bold, clever, and a bit ridiculous. The best moments are when my players surprise and outsmart me, and turn the story into something none of us could have possibly imagined.

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Patient, Warm, Creative

How Red Archon runs games

I run heroic adventures with stories you can sink your teeth into and characters you'll want to fight for, all set in worlds that push back. You'll face challenging battles and still have time to quip that your mom's casserole was spicier than the lich's fireball. I love when my players find the clever path I didn't see coming. Expect bold moves and plenty of laughs along the way as your choices shape the world around you.

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I prep by

I design encounters that challenge without railroading, track your choices so the world reacts, and prepare custom-built maps ready for the moment someone says "Let's do this!" Also, fireballs :)

My games focus on...

My games focus on bold choices, hard-fought victories, and a heroic fantasy world that responds to your actions. We laugh, we cheer, sometimes we cry, and we shape the story through the choices we make together. All with an awesome quip on our lips :)

Red Archon's ideal table

My ideal table is a table for players who DO. We sneak into the spooky mansion and strike back against the evil vampire lord. We investigate both the clicking sound in the distance and the desk covered in lit candles. We celebrate each other's triumphs and share the sting of defeat, then chuckle at a few (possibly terrible) dad jokes. Most of all, we weave our adventures with the choices we make together. If you're ready to face challenging foes, and solve problems with creativity and a big ol' grin, this table is for you :)

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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

If you're into making brave choices that change the story and world around you, and heroic fantasy that rewards clever play, all with fun and humor, you're going to love my table :)

I love it when a player

I love it when a player surprises me, whether it's through finding that brilliant plan or landing that lucky crit that smashes a powerful monster into the dirt. Honestly, you're unlikely to find anyone at the table as excited as I am when you pull something awesome off :)