Michael

I live with major depressive episodes that often leave me feeling hopeless, disconnected, and numb. Most days are a struggle. There are long stretches where very little brings me joy or gives me anything to look forward to—but Archon’s D&D games are the exception. Week after week, they are a lifeline. A bright point in the darkness. Sometimes, they are the only thing I genuinely look forward to. Archon doesn’t just run games—he creates deeply immersive, emotionally intelligent experiences. With custom maps, music, art, and original storytelling, he builds a world where I feel safe enough to laugh, cry, connect, and even heal a little. The emotional depth of his campaigns and his ability to meet players where they are create a kind of magic that goes far beyond entertainment. He understands trauma, boundaries, and emotional nuance in a way that few Dungeon Masters do. Archon is gentle when we need gentleness, challenging when we need growth, and always attentive to his players' mental and emotional well-being. The therapeutic value of his games is already profound. I have felt it firsthand. If Archon begins offering Dungeons & Dragons as part of his licensed therapy practice, I believe he’ll change lives, just as he’s already changed mine. – A player whose life has been genuinely improved by these games