Risengaia

he/him

5.0

(7)

Timezone

America/los Angeles

Language

English

Identity

Streamer

About Risengaia

Hey, I’m Risengaia, a lifelong gamer and DM of nearly 10 years. I started off playing with friends and soon found myself streaming campaigns and running sessions at my local shop. My games are grounded, with a tone that shifts naturally through horror, action, social tension, and plenty of laughs (when it fits). I do voices, love roleplay, and build worlds that respond to your choices. Outside the game, I’m a working husband and dad of two who loves sci-fi, fantasy, horror, writing, and all things nerdy.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood

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I got started GMing...

After a lifetime video games and becoming bored of most of them, I found the 5e starter set 'Mines of Phandelver'. I convinced some friends to give it a shot that resulted in a hilariously bad session, but I was hooked. From there it's a flash of reading, practice, streaming, and lifelong memories.

My favorite books are

My taste in books tend lean towards horror ranging from gothic to cosmic and all manner of weirdness in between. I collect Stephen King books with my favorites being Salem's Lot, Needful Things, and Desperation.

My favorite shows/movies are

Wow. Where to even start? Shows: Community, IT Crowd, Supernatural, and Firefly Movies: Star Wars, Evil Dead 2, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scott Pilgram Vs The World, and almost any Godzilla film. I could go on forever but I will stop and just give honorable mention to D&D: Honor Among Thieves

How Risengaia runs games

All my games are homebrewed worlds created specifically for the group based on their interests and goals. I create a unique blueprint of the world and combing it with the information my players give me. Add in a healthy dose of their backstories and we have our very own world. I don't make railroads and there are no pre-decided outcomes. I focus on setups and possibilities. Player Agency Your character, your choices. I won’t control your actions, though I may advise on consequences or impossible outcomes. Autonomy and impact are key.

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If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...

It would be a unholy alliance of directors with Edgar Wright and young Sam Raimi

Rules are...

Rules are important and help to keep thinks anchored... but sometimes a moment comes along that require some loosening in the interest of allowing amazing moments to happen.

When it comes to voices

I do voices for all the NPCs and while they aren't all the best, I do believe a lot of them are very good. I have a decent vocal range and use a number of accents.

Risengaia's ideal table

Comradery is the vibe you can expect at my table, and is great for players that are not only interested in collaborating with their dungeon master but with their fellow players as well. I don't run a silly game but try to make sure the table is relaxed and full of laughs. I prioritize a safe environment in my games. If someone is making anyone at the table feel anything less than safe then I will address it with that person directly. If a discussion doesn't help then the person will be asked to leave the group. I don't think I should have to remind people to be cool to each other: I certainly won't remind them twice.

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

This is the table for players that like a game grounded in fantasy adventure, fused with lots of horror, and balanced around a rewarding mixture of social interactions, exploration, and combat: all rewarded with XP.

I love it when a player

I truly appreciate players that tell me when they dont like something (when it's appropriate of course). I am forever trying to sand down any edges of my skills.

I think min/maxing...

Honestly, I have never had an issue with min/maxing. I usually have a few in the group. No shade on those that don't like it, but it's really not that hard to account for a uneven group.