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Jo Lee

Jo Lee (they/them)

5.0

(5)

LGBTQ+
Queer
BIMPOC
Neurodivergent
Artist

Less than a year on StartPlaying

2 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Sets the Mood

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hey, queens! Please, call me Jo Lee. I discovered the joy of DM'ing almost two years ago. Turns out: I'm pretty darn good at it! Even my DMs love to play at my table. 🄹 As an award-nominated singer and songwriter, my passion for performing translates to creating an immersive experience for you. Whether it's slaying epic monsters or hurtling through space, my table prioritizes player-driven narratives, with a balanced approach to role play and combat. My favorite game sessions are ones we make each other laugh just as much as pull on the heartstrings. I keep my table friendly and welcoming. If you’re new, I’ll walk you through the rules. If you need a break or accommodation, I welcome you to let me know. I’m always open to feedback from experienced players and fellow DMs. My space is pro-queer, pro-trans, pro-BIMPOC, and pro-women.

GM Style

Number one: The experience should be fun! I put an emphasis on collaboration and storytelling. I love when players drive the narrative with their characters. You can expect a balance of role play and combat. I use character voices, battle maps, and instrumentals to put you in the world we're creating together. If I'm running a published module or adventure, I change up the story to make it matter to the PCs. My storytelling leans into high fantasy with a bit of camp, a dash of soap opera drama, and strong Miyazaki energy—think emotional stakes, big feelings, and the occasional talking animal. I steer clear of gruesome violence and don’t lean into intense horror. My priority is giving player characters room to breathe, grow, and be their full selves. Themes like romance, sexuality, identity, substance use, or emotional intensity may come up depending on the group vibe. We follow the story you want to tell, together.

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Game Master Reviews (5)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

Sets the Mood

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Andreas Pavlou

Played 1 sessions

There are not enough positive tags for Jo Lee - three is not nearly enough! Jo Lee is a superlative DM and I have immensely enjoyed every session together.

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Cory O'Connell

First time doing a DnD campaign and Jo has been amazing. They were very welcoming while being helpful and patient with our beginner struggles. The campaign itself has been detailed and tons of fun while offering great variety in regions and encounters. Jo goes above and beyond in making each session unique and immersive.

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Ajayix

Jolee is extremely patient, fun, and entertaining to play with! As a DM, they always leave me guessing as to where the adventure will take me next!

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Carlos Capellan

Jo Lee is one of the most dedicated DMs I've ever encountered. They are very inclusive, active with their players even outside of the game and builds an awesome very personal tale with each player. Would love to play in any game they're DMing

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Hannah

Jo Lee is awesome! Their descriptive narrations are always super colorful and engaging, and they do a great job moving the story forward without making the players feel railroaded. They're also super patient with new players, and with resolving complex moments in gameplay. 10/10, would love to play with them again!

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