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Ash

Ash (he/him)

5.0

(4)

Published Writer
Teacher/Educator
Multi-lingual

4 years on StartPlaying

7 games hosted

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Sets the Mood, Creativity

About me

Hi everyone, Professional historian by training, writer and translator by trade, teacher anytime I can in between, what I like more than anything is seeing stories taking life at the table, encountering memorable characters and put my players in impossible situations that rewards creativity and storytelling. I have been doing just this for almost 15 years now, always trying to discover new ways of playing and to teach them to everyone willing to learn. Today, I come here to offer my humble experience and broaden my horizon once more. At the moment, I am looking to run at least one narrative game on a weekday, and one OSR game on another. Don't hesitate to get in touch.

GM Style

If you like TTRPGs relying on role play and narration more than mechanics, if you believe pace and creativity are core elements of a great game, if you enjoy all the diversity that the scene has to offer today... then you should fit just right in with me. I tend to focus a lot on players' interactions, and prefer running smaller groups than most for this reason (3 or 4 players ideally). With me, players are really at the center of the story. I always find a way to push the narration in an unexpected way nonetheless. What to expect? 💎 A roleplay-heavy environment centered around players' interactions over game mechanics 🔥 A cinematic and immersive experience with custom maps and tokens, animated scenes, music, etc. 💗 A respectful environment where everyone is welcome to discover and learn, whatever your experience 💡 An easy-to-learn approach, where you have nothing to prep and where the rules will be explained as we play Join and try, you will see by yourself :)

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Game Master Reviews (4)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Knows the Rules

Sets the Mood

Creativity

Warren  avatar

Warren

Played 6 sessions

Had a great time with Ash. Knowledgeable about the rules with the understanding of when to bend them a little to serve the story. Very responsive to players, great GM would be happy to play in their game again!

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Nicole Stepanek

Ash's games are always excellent. He rewards and encourages roleplay, which makes his games very atmospheric. He never gets flustered or tries to railroad his players no matter what shenanigans we try to pull, and he shows up to every session fully prepared. His NPCs are fun to interact with and occasionally chaotic in the best way. He makes sure that everyone is involved and having fun. He's very careful to respect lines and veils

Aaesri avatar

Aaesri

I've shared lots of laughs and memorable moments with Ash as my Game Master and so should you! He puts effort in helping players to learn quickly and be safe with safety tools. The smaller player sizes let everyone have a moment in the spotlight and allow for more player interaction and roleplay! He is a master of mise en scène! Every description, image, and background music is finely selected to immerse you into the world and story. With terrific pacing, there is never a dull moment in his games and I always look forward to playing in the next one! Highly recommended!

John avatar

John

When I first started playing TTRPGs, most of my experience was with D&D Adventurer’s League—short-term games with minimal roleplaying and no consistent group. But everything changed when I met Ash. Thanks to him, I found a steady group to play with every Friday, and beyond that, I’ve gotten to explore so many incredible new systems I wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Ash doesn’t just stick to the familiar; he actively seeks out and introduces us to new games, keeping our sessions fresh and exciting. Because of him, I’ve had the chance to play Call of Cthulhu, Alien RPG, Broken Tales, Liminal Horror Investigator, and even a French game that hasn’t been translated into English yet! His willingness to learn and teach new systems is something I truly admire. On top of that, Ash is an incredibly skilled and dedicated GM. I’ve run games myself, so I know how much effort goes into preparing a session, and his level of prep always amazes me. But what really sets him apart is how seamlessly he balances preparation with improvisation. A perfect example was during our Alien RPG campaign—where the scenario encouraged us to settle a colony in a specific location. Of course, one of our players was determined to go somewhere else, as players always do. And Ash? He was ready. He had prepared multiple continents for us to explore, just in case we didn’t follow the script. That level of foresight and flexibility is what makes his games so engaging and immersive. Beyond his skills as a GM, Ash is also one of the most considerate and respectful people I’ve ever played with. He always makes sure to discuss safety tools whenever a new player joins and consistently respects everyone’s lines and veils. His table is a welcoming, inclusive space where players feel safe to roleplay and explore stories together. All in all, Ash is hands-down one of the best GMs I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing with. If you ever get the chance to play in one of his games, take it. You won’t regret it!

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