About me

"SKAROT" is a mistranslation of a Latvian word that was found in a synth setting for a mobile DAW app over 10 years ago. No matter what it may actually mean, I take it to mean "emotionally touching with prejudice". I've lead an odd life - flipping between complete and total greatness, to absolute downward spirals. I let this inspire me instead of hurt me, channeling issues and topics pertaining to my unique perception of the world into a story format that, while it may be heavy and tragic at times, I and my players find it to be a grand experience. At 11 years old, I picked up Dungeons and Dragons for a boy I swore I'd love forever... that I no longer remember the name of, in a place I can no longer recall clearly. 15 years later of writing, exploring, and sometimes just sh*tposting about it, I've honed my craft to the point of self-admiration and pride. What sets me apart from other dungeon masters is that I don't sweat the rules and "as printed" guidelines. I am a multi-media artist, musician, writer, and self-proclaimed voice actor who aims to create with friends and developers, their own IPs, stories, and games for everyone to enjoy while being able to look at the topic and... well... for those who needed it much like I did - know that they're not alone in this doomed timeline. A tabletop, to me, should be something adaptive. Rules should change to better player engagement and the mechanics of the campaign, not the inverse case. Fun should always take the driver's seat in a campaign, with your message and meaning sitting shotgun. I'm just a little clown between great bits of story and I always try to make sure the vibe is up to snuff. (Spell slots don't seem entirely conducive to that, but that's a small gripe of mine that I've changed in my runs and an example of what I do.) Long winded explanation and self-vulnerability aside, if you like concepts like "Emotion Elementals", the "Shadow" damage type to foil radiant, new spell levels and a mana system, entirely fleshed-out crafting systems, custom classes, and just a touch of meme (lies, it's a lot) - well, I'm your guy. I hope to impress and astound you, no matter if you begin to view me with great appreciation or abject horror. Much love, ~SKAROT~

GM Style

Have you ever wondered what RP combat would look like? What about a spell that requires emotional honesty and intent to cast? Do you like silly voices, deep voices, and everything in between? How about custom systems implemented on a whim where the points don't matter but the feel of it does? I'm a clown, at heart. I want us all to belly laugh about the stupid things we do and have a good time, but I also want to instill an underlying sadness or negativity to enrich worlds. Highs are nothing without the Lows, and vice versa. In my games, you will be challenged both as a character and as a player, no matter your experience level. You do not "win" D&D with me. You experience and live it, watching the world around you be filled with life... but only if you take the time to look. I reward detail oriented players who have the brain rot and message me at 4am gushing about passionate character ideas. Do not show up to try and be the best. Arrive on time to joke, have fun, and maybe even be beautifully contrasting to those that do want that in a tasteful way.

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