Colwyn

he/him

5.0

(13)

Timezone

America/chicago

Language

English

Identity

Streamer

Disabled

About Colwyn

Hello. Welcome to my table... I am a game master with over 2 decades worth of experience running games of various systems, settings, and genres. Everyone is welcome at my table! I love that roleplaying games engage imagination and improvisation in both the players and the GM. I craft unforgettable tabletop experiences steeped in darkness, mystery, and high-stakes storytelling. Whether unraveling ancient conspiracies, surviving apocalyptic horrors, or battling cosmic forces, I lead players through worlds where danger lurks in every shadow. I thrive on making stories with the characters. I am known to improvise very well with whatever the characters want to do and give consequences when appropriate. I don’t seek to kill characters, but I also don’t like to hold punches in combat. I cater my style based on the game and setting we are playing. I have a physical condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC for short) that limits strength and mobility in my appendages, so my mind and imagination are my biggest assets. I love telling a story and being part of the creative process for others’ creativity!

At a glance

3 years on StartPlaying

216 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules

Featured Prompts

My favorite shows/movies are

Elements of these stories are often woven into my games. My favorite TV shows are Gargoyles, all things WWE, all things Star Trek, Highlander. and The X-Files. My favorite movies are Braveheart, Alien, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Predator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Gladiator.

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Creative, collaborative, storytelling

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

A travel agent and operate my own travel agency. Focusing on every aspect of travel, both domestic and abroad. This also inspires many settings for my games. I also work on novels, some inspired by games I run.

How Colwyn runs games

I thrive on making stories with the characters. I cater my style based on the game and setting we are playing. Generally speaking, my style follows this formula: 1. Roleplay/intrigue/exposition, 2. combat, and 3. puzzles. I’ll probably think your cool interpretation of a spell or ability is cool if you think it is too. If it’s too much, we can negotiate and likely compromise. I enjoy storytelling and story-crafting, so I run many of my own stories within the game system and setting. I like using theater of the mind first, then maps and minis for further visualization. I do like to run modules, but they’re usually snuck into, or start, a bigger story rather than standalone themselves. I began playing D&D 3/3.5 almost 20 years ago. My group played twice before the DM had to quit, so I stepped up, and I loved it! I have since grown in experience with every edition of D&D, though 5 and 3.5 are my favorites. I also love running Middle-earth games! I have extensive experience with Warhammer 40k TTRPGs Deathwatch and Rogue Trader. Furthermore, I ran a Werewolf the Forsaken troupe for almost 3 years. I have run a few other World of Darkness games like Vampire (Masquerade and Requiem) over the years. I ran Call of Cthulhu 7th edition recently, and it was pretty cool. I have some experience with Palladium, specifically Rifts. I enjoy Starfinder and Pathfinder. I made a Mass Effect: Andromeda setting for Starfinder that I’d love to explore. I also have a version of Aliens vs Predator using the Alien RPG! So be on the lookout for both of those to come up on my profile. If there is a system you want to play, and I don't know how to run it yet, I love the opportunity to learn new games!