Image by Erol Otus
Learn to play: Troika
The Grand Duchy of Geoff has recently been plagued by a rash of unusually weird and terrible monsters of an unknown sort. Powered by Daggerheart
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About the adventure
The Grand Duchy of Geoff has recently been plagued by a rash of unusually weird and terrible monsters of an unknown sort. This western area, particularly the mountain fastness which separates the Grand Duchy from the Dry Steppes, has long been renowned for the generation of the most fearsome beasts, and it has been shunned accordingly -- save a handful of hardy souls with exceptional abilities. Within the last few months, however, a walled town not far distant from the area, and four small fortresses as well, have been destroyed by mysterious attacks! S3: "Expedition to the Barrier Peaks" (1980), by Gary Gygax with cover art by Erol Otus. Powered by Troika!
Meet the Game Master
About me
Do you want to develop communication and problem-solving skills in English or Spanish? Do you want to learn new RPG systems? You’ve come to the right table. I am available for: -campaigns -one-shot adventure sessions -special events -how-to-play sessions I am a bilingual writer and TTRPG designer originally from Puerto Rico. I have run multi-year campaigns, one-shots and convention games across the United States and online. I am a certified interpreter and translator with over 10 years of professional experience. I have led panels on diversity at the table and RPG safety tools at GaryCon, ConCarolinas and others. As a GM, I tailor my campaigns based on player feedback. I use costumes, music and terrain builds to create an immersive experience. I have designed sharknados, canyonlands, original ambient music, pre-recorded messages from otherworldly beings and much more. My professional values center around clear communication and relationship management. I pride myself on being able to balance different personalities and playstyles. In our campaign, you will: -have fun! -learn that failure is a detour, there is always another route -build confidence and stress tolerance in a safe setting -develop problem-solving and public speaking skills For those wanting to practice English or Spanish: In our group, we will support and celebrate each other’s progress. Let’s practice with a party of friends by our side! I am resourceful and improvisational. I bring creativity and commitment to our virtual table. Grab a seat! -----Español------ ¿Quieres desarrollar habilidades de comunicación y resolución de problemas en inglés o español? ¿Quieres aprender nuevos RPGs? Has venido a la mesa correcta. Estoy disponible para: -campañas - one-shots -eventos especiales -sesiones introductorias Soy un escritor bilingüe y diseñador de TTRPG originario de Puerto Rico. He organizado campañas multianuales, one-shots y juegos de convenciones en todo Estados Unidos y en línea. Soy intérprete y traductor certificado con más de 10 años de experiencia profesional. He dirigido paneles sobre diversidad en la mesa y herramientas de seguridad para RPG en GaryCon, ConCarolinas y otros. Como GM, adapto mis campañas en función de los comentarios de los jugadores. Utilizo disfraces, música y construcciones de terreno para crear una experiencia inmersiva. He diseñado tornados de tiburones, abismos, música ambiental original, mensajes pregrabados de seres de otro mundo y mucho más. Mis valores profesionales se centran en la comunicación clara y la gestión de relaciones. Me siento honrado de poder equilibrar diferentes personalidades y estilos de juego. En nuestra campaña podrás: -¡divertirse! -aprender que el fracaso es un desvío, siempre hay otro camino -aumenter tu confianza y tolerancia al estrés en un ambiente seguro. -desarrollar habilidades para resolver problemas y hablar en público. Para aquellos que quieran practicar inglés o español: en nuestro grupo, nos apoyaremos y celebraremos el progreso de cada uno. ¡Practiquemos con un grupo de amigos al lado! Soy creativo y comodo improvisando. Aporto creatividad y compromiso a nuestra mesa virtual. ¡Unete a la mesa!
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Players say this GM is great at:
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Jose ran a Purrfect Trap one-shot, the official one-shot of the Kingdom of Keshanar Kickstarter, which he also helped write. It was very well done. The pacing was good, the story excellent. The setting was appropriately thematic, and the BBEG was perfectly calibrated to our group, where with a couple of different rolls, we may very well have lost party members.
I always love playing in Yamil's groups! He is a great DM for all experience levels. He has over a decade of experience and is still a pro at welcoming new players (like me). Yamil's style is laid back and fun but he's also great at people management and keeping the party going. One of my favorite things about playing with Yamil is how good he is at communication - especially when it comes to player's comfort and safety. Yamil is an expert at navigating the sometimes tricky dynamics of any handful of adults regularly playing together. If you're looking for a fun game with great storytelling I highly recommend playing with Yamil!
Yamil is an experienced GM, player and TTRPG creator! He focuses on creative approaches and mechanics that feel organic and pump up the fun at the table! He’s extremely familiar with online tools and also runs a great in-person table. He also maximizes everyone’s contributions and ensures each player gets their time to shine!
I have had a gang of thieves gutted by feline hydras and once tag teamed an ancient evil tree with a fellow luchadore! Just two examples of the inventive fun I've had with Yamil. He is an excellent player-first GM, wanting to ensure everyone at his table is engaged without compromising any peril! He does this by implementing a slew of easy-to-understand house rules that mean everyone is in on the action, even when their characters aren't!
Character creation
Creating your character
You can create your own character using quickstart rules or roll one up at the session.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
We will be using Discord and Alchemy VTT. You do not need to install Alchemy.
What J. Yamil brings to the table
This is a great opportunity to learn Troika! I will do character voices and utilize ambient music.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How J. Yamil creates a safe table
X cards, breaks, lines and veils will all be in use.