AspenRPG

they/them

5.0

(3)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

Streamer

Queer

Neurodivergent

Educator

No Gen AI

About AspenRPG

If you love slowing down and really getting into character, my games just may be for you. I run immersive, roleplay heavy games that prioritize player creativity and comfort. I strive to create a narrative that is satisfying for everyone involved and love when players bring their ideas to the table. I’ve been GMing for 6 years, my favorite systems being D&D 5e, Monster of the Week, Fate, and Epyllion. I also love to do little homebrew projects, like my dating sim which combines 5e with mechanics that track relationship and career progression. Recently I’ve been specializing in solo-play play-by-post games with a romantic leaning. I love them because they give me a chance to go deep and really explore what the player is most interested in in their character and the world in which we are playing.

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

19 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

Average response time: 5 hours

Response rate: 100%

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I became a GM because

I started running Monster of the Week as a way to keep in touch with my family after moving across the country and quickly fell in love with the improvisational elements. I started running 5e when my favorite DM and one of my favorite players told me I had to 🤷

When I'm not running games I'm...

playing them! I love to really dig into a character and am in 3 long-term campaigns. I also get to be a bonus grownup for two cool kids! Getting to be home with them is part of why I decided to transition to professional GMing.

How AspenRPG runs games

I love to work with my players to create a narrative that we are all excited about. This could mean weaving character backstory into the plot, or for folks who prefer to jump right into things, looking at their skills and interests to find moments for their characters to shine. My sessions are roleplay focused, with combats that tie into the broader plot rather than being combat for combat's sake. Player experience is very important to me and I work to ensure that everyone gets their moments in the spotlight, and seek and incorporate player feedback.

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I prep by

going over player feedback and goals from the last session and making sure the things players are most excited about are ready to go. A lot can be improvised, so I tend to buckle down and create stat blocks and maps while daydreaming and scheming about the rest.

Rules are...

important for a good gaming experience, but should not detract from the experience. If there is uncertainty or conflict around a rule I make the best decision I can in the moment to keep the game flowing. I'm a big fan of house rules that make the game more fun for players.

AspenRPG's ideal table

I love when a player comes to me with a strong idea of their character or what they are looking to explore. The more you know, the more I can tailor things to you. I love: ♥︎Funky little characters that you are just dying to try out ❤︎ Giving players a space in which to find their voice and get into character ❤︎Reviving beloved past PCs and giving them a chance to shine in a new environment ❤︎Taking all the little NPCs from your backstory and weaving them into the world ❤︎Crafting a scenario based on tropes and plots you enjoy and working with you to play it out in a satisfying way ❤︎Exploring your vision and helping it come to life