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apheline

apheline (she/they)

5.0

(16)

1 year on StartPlaying

280 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

30+ years of running various TTRPGs. I am trans/non-binary and autistic and run games that are both LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent friendly. My day job is teaching and I love teaching new players to enjoy roleplaying!

GM Style

I tend to focus on roleplaying, characterization, and exploration over combat, but we always chat about player expectations and wants during session 0. At the end of the day, I'm here for you!

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Game Master Reviews (16)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Inclusive

Craig avatar

Craig

Played 55 sessions

Apheline is a fantastic GM with a fun and engaging style! We’re still early in our campaign, but they’ve already established a great dynamic within the group. Their storytelling adds depth, tension, and just the right amount of humour, making every post fun. They’re also incredibly adaptable, making sure everyone’s having a good time. I’m excited to see where the story goes!"

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Gryffin (they/she)

Played 52 sessions

apheline is wonderful fun. Creative, encouraging, inclusive, and open to quirky ideas. I’m loving our Out of the Abyss adventure, and I think it’s safe to say that the whole group is having fun.

Tom D. avatar

Tom D.

Played 40 sessions

Apheline is such a wonderful GM! They are great at providing frequent updates and keeping the game flowing! I’ve signed up for two of their games and am LOVING them so far!

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Crow of Murders

Played 39 sessions

I have truly enjoyed playing with Apheline as Game Master. Play-by-post games are difficult to keep moving, but she consistently responds quickly to player's posts, encourages creative ideas, and promotes a fun and positive game environment. She is also a talented writer, which makes reading her descriptions and interacting with her NPCs a real pleasure.

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Sooch

New review

Played 37 sessions

Apheline is a fantastic, inclusive, and collaborative GM. We've got a crew of pretty avid RPers in our pbp, and even the most off-the-wall ideas are incorporated into a great time. NPCs are vivid and memorable, encounters are fun and original, and Apheline's gorgeous writing is the cherry on top. If you want a GM who is invested in player experience, knowledgeable about the game, and inclusive of players of all experience and background, they're is a great choice. Really can't recommend highly enough as a GM.

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Rye

Played 20 sessions

Apheline is a really well organised DM who is always ready to help when there's any tech or story confusion! Best PBP DM I have had the pleasure of playing under so far. :)

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