Red Archon
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5.0
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Timezone
About Red Archon
I’m a GM who thrives on bold action, clever problem‑solving, and shared storytelling. My tables are heroic at heart, with a dash of mystery and a wink of humor — the kind of place where you can sneak into a demon lord's castle, face an army of vile things that should not be, and still joke that the dragon could probably use a breath mint. I balance challenging, tactical combat with roleplay and exploration, all without taking myself too seriously. Most of all, I celebrate player victories, embrace surprises, and believe the best games are built together, one daring decision at a time.
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
654 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: Under 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 kick-in-the-door adventures with a story you can sink your teeth into and characters you'll want to fight for. You'll face challenging, tactical battles, and still have time to quip that your mom's casserole was spicier than the lich's fireball. I love when my players topple the vampire lord with cunning and strength, or find the clever path I didn't see coming. Expect bold moves, big moments, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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I prep by
I design tactical encounters that challenge without railroading, take thorough notes, and prepare maps ready for the moment someone says "I kick in the door." Also, fireballs :)
My games focus on...
Bold choices, hard-fought victories, and a heroic fantasy world where my players act. We laugh, we cheer, sometimes we cry, and we shape the story through our choices. And we're free to quip the whole while :)
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 others' triumphs and share the sting of defeat. We cheer at the queen's return, 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 step forward, 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 heroic fantasy with tactical combat that rewards clever play, all with fun and humor, you're going to love my table :)
I love it when a player
Surprises me and comes up with a really cool way to outsmart me, or gets lucky on a crit and smashes a powerful monster into the dirt. You are unlikely to find anyone at the table as excited as I am when you pull something awesome off :)
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