Mikael Hellstrom
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About Mikael Hellstrom
🎠Step Into a World of Stories That Feel Real 🎠Are you looking for tabletop adventures that go beyond dice rolls and battles? Since the mid 1980s, my games are all about exploration and dramatic connection—where your choices shape incredible stories. ✨ What Makes These Games Special? * Discover Hidden Depths: Uncover the secrets of rich, immersive worlds that evolve with your decisions. * Collaborate and Build Friendships: Create unforgettable memories with like-minded players in a respectful, welcoming space. * Feel the Drama: Be part of tales that stir emotions and keep you thinking long after the session ends. 🔍 Whether you're a seasoned player or new to role-playing, these games are designed to bring out the best in your creativity and imagination. 🎲 Grab Your Seat Today and Let’s Create Something Amazing Together! Find me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3NLvax-01FJ5MTQoMdZ_hA And Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mythmachin3
At a glance
4 years on StartPlaying
612 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
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I got started GMing...
when I was 11!
My favorite system of all Time is
the Year Zero system. It's fast, easy to learn, and beautifully balanced.
The three words my players would use to describe me are...
weekly shenanigans organizer
How Mikael Hellstrom runs games
At my table, safety and respect come first. Every campaign begins with a discussion on safety, where players are encouraged to express their boundaries and use safety tools effectively. This creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Newcomers receive helpful guidance, and I maintain a fair and balanced approach to the rules, ensuring everyone feels at ease. My games are built for deep, character-driven role-playing. From Session 0, we work together to craft a rich and nuanced background for your character: * Who are they? How did their upbringing, family, and friends shape them? * What shaped their worldview? Career choices, formative moments, and personal values. * What drives them? Motivations that fuel their actions in the story. With these elements, I design long-term, slow-burn campaigns where arcs unfold over dozens of sessions. Plot points introduced in the early adventures blossom later in surprising and impactful ways, making the story deeply rewarding. To ensure every player has a meaningful role in the narrative, I use collaborative prompts to build personal story arcs for each character. Everyone contributes to crafting an engaging, immersive experience. I enhance the atmosphere with scene-setting descriptions and thematic music, bringing the world to life around you. I balance structure with creativity, following a "Yes, and..." or "Yes, but..." approach to incorporate player ideas into the narrative. This creates memorable moments where your decisions drive the story forward. I calibrate pacing carefully to ensure your character has their moments to shine, whether it’s a dramatic confrontation or an epic achievement. NPCs are portrayed with enthusiasm and detail, adding depth and vibrancy to the world. If you’re looking for immersive storytelling, player-driven narratives, and a supportive gaming environment, join me for an unforgettable tabletop adventure. Together, we’ll embark on a journey through captivating worlds, crafting memories that will last long after the dice have stopped rolling!
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I once ran a session...
....the players were initially confused, they didn't know how the current story connected to the previous ones, and they'd spent a LOT of time digging. Then I took one player aside, gave them a clue, and everything clicked. The look on the rest of the groups' faces when they came back and shared....
My games focus on...
long form Storytelling. I'm the Robert Jordan of GMs- I love running long campaigns!
If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...
Martin McDonagh (In Brugges) or Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth).
Mikael Hellstrom's ideal table
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I love it when a player
is willing to expose their character to loss or trials and tribulations for the sake of drama! Drama makes for interesting stories!
I think min/maxing...
is fine if it's designed to support a good story, but not very interesting if it just serves to make the character invulnerable.
If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
culturally rich worlds
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