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Briar

she/her

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

LGBTQ+
Queer
Artist
Women/Femme Identifying

About Briar

I've been a GM for 6 years, but a story teller my entire life. I started writing down my stories when I was 8 or 10, but I probably started telling them as soon as I could speak. I like to create games that people can laugh with and have fun but also explore deeper themes of systemic racism, trauma, inequality, and identity in a safe and inclusive place. I recently started doing events with a few other organizers where we use TTRPGS and play as a means of protest. I am out and openly trans and queer and I dream of making games that can help other trans and queer folx.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

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When I'm not running games I'm...

Usually reading, writing, playing soccer, and doing martial arts including fencing and HEMA.

How Briar runs games

I am absolutely a world builder and I'm a sucker for narrative. If someone has a wild idea, if it narratively makes sense, I say go for it. I'm organized in a way of not being rigid. I improvise a lot, I also love having RP and more serious moments along with funnier ones. If I were to point to any one DM, I'd say my DM style is closest to Brian Murphy from Dimension20 and NADDPOD.

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My favorite trope is...

Shaved bugbears, maternal Grand dames of brothels, and cities run by Guilds.

My games focus on...

RP, exploration, world building, and story telling.

When it comes to voices

I try my best. I'm no voice actor but I at least have a bit of depth.

Briar's ideal table

Fun players who love RP and storytelling. I love GM'ing for other GMs because they give so much incredible insight and add a lot of fun ideas.

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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

NADDPOD, 3 Black Halfings, and Dimension 20

I love it when a player

RPs a scene and adds so much to their character and the story.

My table is not the place for...

hate speech, intolerance, and harrassment No racists, no terfs, no homophobes, let's just be kind and have a good time.

Briar's Preferences

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Theater of the Mind

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Sandbox / Open World

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