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About Michelle
Hey, there! I’m Michelle, a long time player since my college days who cut their teeth in janky home-brew and early release 5e. I’ve been DM-ing for nearly 5 years for Dungeons & Dragons, playing for 10, and my love for TTRPGs only ages like a fine wine. If you’re interested in breathtaking adventures, in-depth worlds, interactive maps, a reliable and supportive group of players, and a DM that advocates for your fun each and every session, I’m the DM for you! Join me for escapades across the Forgotten Realms and beyond, and I can’t wait to start rolling with you.
At a glance
Less than a year on StartPlaying
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I got started GMing...
When my table needed a new DM, as so many others have experienced! I pulled up my sleeves, bought way too many books for a student on a college budget, and started building worlds with my friends right away!
My favorite shows/movies are
Jaws, Alien (1&2), Kitchen Nightmares, Frieren: Journey After the End, Castlevania, and pretty much every classic horror movie to exist!
The three words my players would use to describe me are...
Creative, attentive, and involved.
How Michelle runs games
When at my table, you can expect your character to feel like a living, breathing piece of the world that you’re set to adventure within! Character creation, table camaraderie, and thematic support in-game are paramount for me when running my games. Every campaign, you’ll work with me 1 on 1 during a custom Session 0 to ensure that the character you create has a grasp at conquering their destiny within my game. What are they like? Who do they know? What influence have they left on the world already? What lessons are left for them to learn? I want the beating heart of your character to shine, from RP to combat, and more! The Pillar of gameplay near and dear to my heart at the end of the day is always world-building. I want all of my players to walk away from a session feeling like they experienced a rich world full of mystery to unfold. Interactive maps, dynamic lighting, ambience and sound are all tools you can expect me to utilize to make each session as inspired as can be. If this sounds like the adventure for you, I welcome you to climb aboard!
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I prep by
Extensively creating maps, and finding music which only adds to the tension or hype of a moment in-game!
My favorite trope is...
Seeking out a long-lost brother or sister! I also love handing my DMs a Warlock whenever I get a chance to play. The horror of figuring out just exactly you've sold your soul to as a player is *chefs kiss* every time.
My games focus on...
Personal player experience, fun first and foremost, and creating a world which comes alive through the efforts of each and every player.
Michelle's ideal table
My ideal table is simple; a group of folks who want to make characters who are well-rounded, fleshed out, and want to have fun with their adventures first and foremost every time. I love experiencing the creativity that TTRPGs bring out in people, and want every player I collaborate with to shine.
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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
A DM who takes that one obscure NPC from your backstory and makes them your secret villain.
I love it when a player
Engages with another party member in genuine RP and camaraderie.
I think min/maxing...
Has a place, but not at the forefront of your character creation! My philosophy is simple; let the sheet be informed by the character, not the character be informed by the sheet.
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