Kalren (he/him)
5.0
(5)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
4 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Rule of Cool
About me
I have been a dungeon master for nearly two decades and the reason I wanted to start is the reason I continue to do it today, It's fun. I am a dungeon master who loves having random/powerful/funny things thrown my way. I have always found the fun part of playing and running games (mainly DND) not 100% knowing what's coming next. I love it when players feel empowered to just run with crazy ideas or to do something they think will make a fun story. I truly believe in the rule of cool and think that nothing should get in the way of a good story. The storytelling element of TTRPGs is what makes the unique but I do not lose the fact that we are playing a game together. I have run long-term campaigns in a 100% homebrew world, iv ran various modules and shorter content. Iv ran Horror, Survival, Epic Adventure, and just plain silly games. Nothing is more important than everyone at the table having fun, I will never apologise for bending or ignoring a rule to facilitate that. The wonderful thing about TTRPGs is coming together and having a great time playing the game that will tell a great story! Hope to see you at one of my games real soon!
GM Style
As a GM I always aim to just bring fun, whacky and cool moments to the table. I like to prep with a player and come up with fun encounters and story arcs around the types of things they want to see play out. I like to paint scenes with major details but leave finer narration to render and develop with my table. I will implement the rule of cool when I think the rules are getting in the way of something fun. While I adore the storytelling element of the games I play I always remain focused on it being a game. If I feel that players are being isolated in a moment I always look to get them involved. I thoroughly believe in everyone getting good spotlight time and telling their story within the game. I tend to try and balance my games, having frequently run for different preferences, with traps/puzzles/combat and roleplay, a healthy balance of all.
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Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Rule of Cool
Isaiah Kelley
Fantastic DM. Stumbled across him about a year and a half ago and as someone who has played DND almost weekly for going on 10 years now, I have never had more fun or looked forward to a game session more then I have with Kalren. Fantastic story teller, loves making your characters feel like they have an impact in the world, and is a "yes and" sort of DM.
Bigs
Played with Kalren as our DM many times now, he’s an amazing and passionate DM with years of experience running TTRPG’s, loves the craft of story and world building, and spends a lot of extra times designing maps!
Jiskassa
I've played with Kalren literally from my first campaign to my most recent and straight from the beginning he is welcoming, kind and patient. A rare breed as he isn't only helpful for beginners but creates an immersive roleplay experience for even the most seasoned veterans allowing for a mix and match of players in your group not only that but his story telling and attention to detail for combat scenarios allowing for both creativity and fun using the environment is one of my favourite things about him as a DM I would highly recommend him to anyone who asks me and hope yous have as fun an adventure as I have over the years with him.
Paul Reid
If you're looking for a GM who will transport you to new worlds, challenge your problem-solving skills, and leave you grinning from ear to ear, look no further, Karen is the GM for you. a master weaver of tales, a conductor of epic adventures, and a guardian of the fun. Book a session with him, and get ready to level up your gaming experience in ways you never thought possible. Five stars aren't enough!!
mighty Bez (TheMightyBez)
Great DM. Really works with players to make sure they are involved in being a part of the world and a shared story. Has a strong knowledge of the rules of the game but doesn't let them get in the way of player creativity for clever problem solving or fun scenes. Was very encouraging for players to give him feedback on sessions and receptive to player wants for getting the group to being a cohesive fun bunch Made great use of interactive maps and music to really set a tone on scenes and keep battle sections well paced and enjoyable
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