Kit, the UCF Jedi
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About Kit, the UCF Jedi
Hello, there! My name is Kit and I'm a queer, disabled weirdo who's been playing TTRPGs since 2009, when my friends and I played D&D 3.5. In the time since I've loved all forms of D&D (yes, even 4th edition!) but ever since I play-tested the then-called "D&D Next," 5th edition has been my home. Outside of D&D, I've played and hosted Star Wars: Force and Destiny as well as Dread, and have dabbled in other games, such as the Funnel, Microscope, Dark Heresy, Cortex and many others. While I am currently only DMing for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition (2024) I LOVE being able to incorporate other game design philosophies into the tools that D&D has to offer to help me curate the campaign around its players. I'm a massive theatre nerd and a fan of geeky stuff like Star Wars, superheroes, fantasy, Magic: the Gathering, Pokémon, and virtually any other media that teaches its audience to push back against oppressive norms. I am also an actor, musician, and writer who loves being able to engage viewers as participants in the storytelling process, making use of interactive performance strategies to immerse the audience in the narrative. Additionally, I am disabled, nonbinary, and pansexual, so my table is open to anyone and everyone who can be respectful as we all have fun and weave new epic legends together! I have also studied education so I am open to playing with folks at any experience level. Whether my campaign is your first or your fiftieth, I'm happy you're here! Let's Roll!
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
3 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
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I became a GM because
I wanted my group's DM at the time to take a break and enjoy playing as a PC, but also because I had so many ideas of stories I wanted to tell and worlds I wanted to bring people into. I love the freeform nature of D&D and how it lets people engage in play through collaboration, so I HAD to try it!
My favorite books are
In no particular order: Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World," Lemony Snicket's "The End," Claudia Gray's "Star Wars: Bloodline," Albert Camus' "Myth of Sisyphus," Victor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning," Matthew Bortolin's "The Dharma of Star Wars," and any of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels!
When I'm not running games I'm...
most likely belting musical theatre songs, enjoying rich narratives by watching TV or reading books and plays, playing Pokémon or Super Smash Brothers, or trying to catch up on my unnecessarily long "Watch Later" list on YouTube!
How Kit, the UCF Jedi runs games
I value being able to balance all three pillars of play (social, exploration, and combat) within a campaign, but am happy to favor or disregard a pillar to better craft the experience around the interests or goals of the players. Likewise, while I will be using published adventures to run a game, I LOVE being able to work with players to weave their characters' backstories into the foundation of the narrative. The magic of TTRPGs is that they are as alive and changing as the people playing, so I am happy to add or remove sections of an adventure to match the table's vibes. Regarding rules, I prefer to aim for RAW for as long as it serves the story. I'm happy to hand-wave occasional things with the Rule of Cool or RAI if that works better, but will usually defer to the most recent printed rulings on the matter, making use of Sage Advice or errata as needed. I keep all rolls open except things like NPCs rolling for Deception or Stealth, so that I can balance transparency with the suspense of the story. I will be using Roll20, Discord, and D&D Beyond, so I ask that you sign up for those platforms! I will make a Discord server for the campaign so everyone has a place to socialize or roleplay in addition to attend games. To ensure player safety, I send each player a Consent Checklist, which is mandatory to fill out to play. My table is open to people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and backgrounds; if you aren't, then you should consider another table.
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I prep by
trying a "less is more" approach. I used to often overwhelm myself by getting so caught up on character arcs and ambitious worldbuilding, but after enough burnout I've found a balance of trying to focus JUST on the session in front of me and coming up with contingencies based on player behavior.
My favorite trope is...
"You meet in a tavern" While I don't typically use this classic in my own games I LOVE the simplicity of making characters engage in a low-stakes environment where any number of motivations can be explored in ways both mundane and fantastic. You can learn a lot about someone by how they act and eat!
When it comes to voices
I am an actor and singer, so I enjoy being able to use voices to bring characters to life. I encourage players to do so as well if they are comfortable with it but it's not at all required! A player can be PLENTY engaged in roleplay decisions even if they sound exactly like they do at their day job!
Kit, the UCF Jedi's ideal table
My table is welcome to all who can welcome others. I believe in prioritizing diversity and inclusion in my games because so many of our foundational myths and stories are about disparate people coming together and finding strength in their differences, and in my experience, the same is true about campaigns. I strive to make my groups a safe space for all involved, regardless of who they are or what their background is, so my ideal table consists of players who share this goal and are willing to use the tools of roleplaying as opportunities to learn more about themselves and others.
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I love it when a player
Thinks outside the box or beyond RAW. I really enjoy DMing for new players with limited experience with a game's mechanics because that knowledge doesn't limit their imagination to only what's allotted on their character sheet. Let me know what you want to do and I'll help you to make it happen!
I think it's a red flag when players...
use the old adage of "that's just what my character would do." Part of the buy-in of TTRPGs is having a character who participates in the adventure. If we have to spend every session trying to convince your lone-wolf Assassin Rogue to work with others, I may have to ask you to build a new PC instead
I think min/maxing...
is quite natural in some games! The mechanics of D&D don't typically prioritize being a generalist who can slightly do everything, instead rewarding those who know their role and perform it well. It usually makes a more engaging story when other party members can make up for others' shortcomings.
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