Beth's DM Style:
- Beth is an affectionate Dungeon Master, specializing in therapeutic gaming for transformative emotional experiences.
- Sessions are player-focused, promote inclusivity, & harness the collective storytelling power of the group.
- Games are elevated with visual & tactile immersion including PC artwork, props, music, & scenic ambiance.
- The table is a safe & welcoming space, encouragin gthe "rule of cool." Players feel free to experiment & try new ways of interacting with the game.
- Each story is a collaborative journey, intentionally woven of character backstories and ambitions.
- Payers (and their characters!) often form lasting friendships through their shared cathartic storytelling.
- Combat at the table enhances the storytelling experience, focusing less on numbers and more on shining moments.
Safety Tools Implemented
Red, yellow, green card system
player content & consent form
ongoing open table policy
stars and wishes feedback
Player review
"I've never had a more cathartic experience at the table..."
The safe and inclusive environment allowed me to really explore some deep feelings in my character and engage at the table in some really touching roleplay. There have been a few “AHA” moments in my life where I got to think “Oh, DND can be this, holy ****” and really change the way I thought of the game for the better, and this was one of them. It’s inspired me to get into writing and DMing more!
I’ve never had a more cathartic experience at the table, and maybe not in life either. If you’re looking for a tabletop experience that is deeply emotional, told in a world that is thematically and practically very thoroughly filled out, with NPCs that are multidimensional and complex, this is your game. I truly cannot recommend the experience enough.
— allie
Player review
"Everything Felt So Real & Visceral"
Beth is a master of taking her players through a beautiful and emotional journey. She expertly crafts a story that you can’t help but become invested in, while simultaneously working each characters backstory seamlessly into it. Her combat encounters however, are intense, nail-biting and really convey the severity of what is happening to the characters in that moment.
I can only recommend Beth’s table to players who want to really feel like they are playing out the story at the table. In my experience, the weight and emotions of what we went through together at the table will stay with us forever.
We laughed, we cheered, we and we cried…a lot, everything felt so real and visceral. That is what makes Beth’s table so incredible!
— Jordan
Bonus art!
Every Player at Beth’s table gets a custom, high-quality character portrait upon arrival to Lumley Castle, gifted during Session Zero.
Meet Your Dungeon Master
I’m a professional, therapeutic Dungeon Master with more than 1,000 paid sessions in experience. I run games for D&D in a Castle, and I’m a writer for companies such as Modiphius and Dungeon in a Box. My book, She is the Ancient, is a Best-Seller on DMs Guild and has been nominated for awards. I use my blog TTRPG University as a medium to teach others how to master their tables, their writing, and their opportunities in the industry.
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tables previously run for d&d in a castle
1,400
professional games run for d&d
5
years as a professional dm
100+
5-star reviews from happy players
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