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About KP
Hello, there! My name's Karen (they/them), but you can also call me “KP.” I've been playing fifth-edition Dungeons and Dragons since 2018. In addition to critting from either side of the DM/GM screen, I enjoy crafting fiction, cooking, cartomancy, composing music, and completing my video game collection. I run RP-heavy campaigns with a dash of fun and some occasional Rule of Cool, but I'm happy to accommodate a variety of playing styles if we're a good fit. One thing that differentiates me from other DM/GMs is that I started out as DM/GM rather than as a Player. I've carried this same initiative, drive, and enthusiasm even into my former job as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan and as a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (Fiction). Something else you should know is that all proceeds from games will go towards the Captured Phantoms "Pay It Forward" Scholarship Fund to help marginalized and underrepresented storytellers of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, speculative, and commercial fiction receive coaching, consultations, critiques, and editorial services from me for their written work. So, by rolling some dice and enjoying some storytelling with me, you're giving that gift to others. Dungeons and Dragons as well as other TTRPGs allow us to become more creative and empathetic in a world that says we have to give up childhood play once we blow out a certain number of candles on our birthday cake. To that, I say, “Nay!” and welcome you on what I hope to be a wonderful adventure for you and your next character.
At a glance
4 years on StartPlaying
64 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
$20 per session
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I got started GMing...
...after watching campaign one of Critical Role. I bought the 2014 Starter Set, realized I had no one in my immediate vicinity to play with, and set up a table on Roll20. I've been playing online (mostly) and offline (somewhat) ever since.
When I'm not running games I'm...
...writing speculative fiction novels that I hope will one day get campaign settings of their own as well as helping other BIPOC and QUILTBAG+ speculative fiction writers publish their novels.
How KP runs games
I have a huge passion for storytelling and having fun. I run mostly RP-heavy campaigns with memorable NPCs and plot points, but I'm open to constructive criticism regarding how to run combat and incorporating more puzzles into dungeons. I also realize I have a habit of under-preparing that makes players feel like they're staring at a loading screen which I'm trying to work on, so thanks in advance for your patience. If this all sounds fine and dandy, I'd be happy to have you on board.
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I prep by
...looking over any pages in the adventure module I'm running, flip through character sheets, and take notes via the Lazy Dungeon Master's eight-step process.
Rules are...
...fine and dandy in certain situations and a bit cumbersome in others. I try to take a balanced approach when things come up that aren't covered in the Player's Handbook.
KP's ideal table
The types of players that tend to fit well at my table are storytellers first and gamers second. They are interested in crafting a compelling experience more than destroying monsters and finding loot, but if they are interested in those things, that's not necessarily a dealbreaker. Also, I've run games for beginners and veterans alike, and each table will be different depending on the experience they wish to have as well. By default, however, players at my table can expect a deeply immersive storytelling experience with a dash of whimsy and fun.
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I love it when a player
...isn't afraid to have their character converse with members of the party between adventures or an NPC before taking a long rest. Role-playing is my bread and butter, and sometimes, those quiet moments can be very special.
I think min/maxing...
...is perfectly fine when it comes to how you want to play your character. However, when one person imposes min/maxing on another player, that's not okay.
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