About me

Hey there! I'm Alyssa (she/they) and I love all things fantasy! I started DMing a little over four years ago with a little home game I ran for my wife and brother, and have been in love with TTRPGs ever since. Now I play games whenever I get the chance, and even have a home-brew world to set them in called Emberen. Every campaign, series, and one-shot I run impacts the history and fate of Emberen, and I love getting to tell meaningful stories with my players as we write this world into existence together! Overall, my goal with my games is to help players tell a meaningful story together through characters they love, all in the context of a world that I love. Whether you are galloping across the frigid dunes of the Oshela Sands, braving the shadows of the Darburl Wood, or investigating the complexities of court politics in the Crownstate, Emberen welcomes you with open arms. Let the adventure begin!

GM Style

When it comes to my GMing style, I really lean into the collaborative storytelling aspect of the game the most, as it's what drew me to TTRPGs in the first place. As an avid world builder and writer, I tend to prioritize character progression and meaningful story moments over long, gritty dungeon crawls or constant battle - although I always love running some good old-fashioned crunchy combat encounters when the story calls for it. When playing in one of my campaigns, you can expect a combat encounter (or initiative-based challenge) once every ~1-2 sessions, with emphasis being placed on player character decisions, world exploration, character relationships, and narrative-rich moments the rest of the time. As for roleplaying - I love it! I have a background in theater and cosplaying, so I'm always down for some fun NPC voices or on-the-spot improv. Of course, your comfort level when it comes to roleplaying is totally up to you, and I'll never expect in-character roleplay or silly voices from you if that's not your jam. But know that as your DM, I can roll with the punches, and you can count on me to make the world around you as immersive as possible! Regarding group dynamics, I value DM-to-player communication above all else, so you can expect frequent collaboration during the character creation process, a comprehensive session 0 for campaigns, and consistent post- and mid-session checkins - as well as an open door (well, open Discord DM) policy for whenever you need to talk. At the end of the day, the safety and enjoyment of everyone in the group is paramount to the success of our game! :)

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