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Stranger in Paradise

Stranger in Paradise (she/her)

5.0

(16)

1 year on StartPlaying

104 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling

Average response time: 20 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hi! I love role playing games. I always have since my babysitter ran a Marvel superheroes game for me when I was 11. I like the character building and the exploration and the roleplaying and the combat and all of it. I like to run games that let you escape a little and be someone else and have fun and feel cool. I've been running games for over 10 years, in about 20 different systems including D&D (1e-5e), Savage Worlds, Hero System, Fate, Cortex, PbtA, Shadowrun, Barbarians of Lemuria, Storyteller System and more. Let's tell cool stories together!

GM Style

I genuinely enjoy a lot of different styles, which lets me tailor the experience to the table. Want to spend all night RPing? I love it. Want to shut up and jump into the meatgrinder? That's cool, too. I love RP, tactical combat, world building and exploration, so we can do it all or focus on certain aspects depending on your preference. At the moment I'm only on Roll20, but I plan to expand soon to Above VTT and Foundry.

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Game Master Reviews (16)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Storytelling

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Blue Dragon

Played 33 sessions

Stranger is an incredible GM. The worlds she crafts are always so immersive and you're rewarded for engaging with them. She is very responsive to feedback and helps to tailor the game for all the players to enjoy.

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Invictus

Played 21 sessions

Stranger in Paradise does a great job of incorporating the characters into the setting and letting them drive the story. Great with the Rule of Cool, great at spinning up new stories based on what the characters do (or undo) and always makes everyone at the table laugh every week.

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Rob

Played 21 sessions

Ready to work with you on character creation, knows the rules and make good use of mood music. I look forward to our campaign even more

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Sena

Played 19 sessions

Stranger in Paradise runs a great game. She leaves players a lot of creativity, but keeps the story rolling. She knows the rules and can make quick rulings when needed. Her funny voices will make you chuckle. She also adapts to whatever the players prefer, whether you want a RP heavy game or a combat heavy game, she will make it happen. I'm really enjoying my games with her, and i recommend you give her a try.

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Cendragon

Played 14 sessions

Stranger in Paradise combines some of the best traits I look for in a DM/GM. 1. Listens to the players and allows for their choices to be meaningful to the development of the story. 2. Brings a vast amount of creativity and open-ended possibility to sandbox games. 3. For pre-written adventures she does a lot of preparation and is able to run it seamlessly. 4. She has an in depth system knowledge of whatever game she is running but focuses on the story being collectively told between her and the players be the focus of each session. 5. She can be flexible with player input and also firm in ensuring everyone gets their share of screen time.

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Jamie

Played 13 sessions

Erika is is an exceptional Dungeon Master who creates a welcoming and engaging environment for players. She is highly knowledgeable about the rules and ensures that every session is player-centered, making everyone feel comfortable and involved in the story. A truly skilled DM who enhances the experience for everyone at the table!

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