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Bleakseason (Folk & Myth/VtM Montreal)

he/him

5.0

(18)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English
French

Identity

Streamer
LGBTQ+
Teacher/Educator
Multi-lingual

About Bleakseason (Folk & Myth/VtM Montreal)

I teach in College, and it always astounds me that I've been playing ttrpgs for longer than my students have been alive - by a lot. That's over thirty years of rolling dice and creating worlds and making funny voices at a table surrounded by friends! I've mostly been a GM or DM for most of those, and creating worlds, writing adventures, and sharing them with a group of people who then get to make them their own and take them in totally unexpected directions has been one of my great joys. I currently stream several games on Twitch with Folk&Myth, the AP Production studio I co-founded. You can find all my work on twitch or YouTube (links on my webpage). I love creating a sense of discovery and wonder in my games, and always strive to surprise players. I prefer RP-heavy games, though I also believe that combat and conflict resolved through tactics or dice-rolls can be a great source of fun, and add a great dynamic to any game. My strengths are imagination, NPC role-play, my sense of humor, and my ability to keep surprising players. As a teacher, I also have a strong sense of conflict resolution, and the ability to help guide along people with less experience. I strive to create meaningful games, rich in atmosphere and engaging themes. I strongly believe in a sense of equality and respect around my table, and provide safety tools to help us all better enjoy our gaming moments. TTRPGs are all about a shared sense of creation and storytelling, where we empower each other around the table to create meaningful and emotional connections. I invite both players new to the hobby, as well as veterans, to come join me on some fun adventures! I specialize in the following games: Vaesen, Blade Runner, Lord of the Rings 5e, Shadowrun 3rd, Kult: Divinity Lost, Dragonbane, D&D 5E, as well as a host of others. I'm always happy to learn a new system for special requests! Find me here: https://linktr.ee/TheBleakseason

At a glance

4 years on StartPlaying

32 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive

Average response time: 14 hours

Response rate: 100%

Featured Prompts

I became a GM because

I wanted to play Shadowrun, and no one else wanted to run it. Typical!

My favorite books are

Edgar Allan Poe and gothic literature in general.

My favorite system of all Time is

I don't really care about systems; for me it's all about the world and the stories. My all-time favorite world is Shadowrun, with Vaesen a close second and the World of Darkness third! System-wise, I prefer the Free League system.

How Bleakseason (Folk & Myth/VtM Montreal) runs games

I'm very imaginative and always create interesting and memorable NPCs. I prefer a "rule of cool" approach, where players are encouraged to do fun things with less of a strict focus on the rules. Role-play is my main focus, though I also enjoy fast and loose combat. I'm usually pretty good at building atmosphere, and providing surprises at the table. I like using a VTT and subscribe to several Patreons that make great, evocative maps, in addition to making several of my own. Overall, I'm more of a "let's have fun in the moment" GM.

Bleakseason (Folk & Myth/VtM Montreal)'s ideal table

I love a friendly table, with players who are devoted to characters and story, and have a good ability to know when to step up to the spotlight, and when to let other have their turn. Friendliness, having a good time, and helping others have their moments are all traits I prioritize at a table.

Bleakseason (Folk & Myth/VtM Montreal)'s Preferences

Systems

Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Shadowrun
Vaesen
Vampire: The Masquerade Revised Edition
Blade Runner: The Roleplaying Game
Dragonbane
The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying 5e

Game Mechanics

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Social

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