Dora (she/her)
5.0
(2)
2 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Knows the Rules
About me
Hello, all! I'm Dora, your humble Dragon Mother. I've been playing TTRPGs for 6 years, DMing for 4, and been obsessed with all things fantasy for over 30. My D&D gateway drug was Critical Role, and I've been voraciously consuming actual plays, podcasts, and sourcebooks ever since. I've even played in/DMed a few things you can find online and completed a DMing Academy run by Amy Vorpah! :) To me, tabletop gaming is all about creating community through silliness, creativity, and stories, and that was what drove me to DMing. I love having the opportunity to foster supportive, collaborative spaces for people, and I think the more of these spaces we have, the better the world will be. To that end, cultivating and maintaining an atmosphere of "Yes, and", support, and mutual respect is hugely important to me. The most beautiful and magical moments of TTRPGs can only happen when everyone feels comfortable and safe at the table <3
GM Style
Crunchies, beware! Story is the priority at my table. Role-play and improv are what sparked my love of TTRPGs, so I'm here to cultivate those juicy character moments. Rules are helpful tools, but being wacky and taking big swings leads to much more interesting and satisfying narratives! I believe the best games have a good balance of RP and combat (about 2:1), with a dash of puzzle-solving and a healthy dose of shenanigans. There is space both for jokes and mischief, but also for stakes and serious moments. What the best games don't include is real-world discrimination, and I have a zero-tolerance policy for transphobia, racism, xenophobia, or anything of the kind :)
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Game Master Reviews (2)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Inclusive
Knows the Rules
Kjarmar
New review
Dora is amazing at bringing NPC characters to life with voice, body language, and fun expressions. Her stories are immersive, creative, and full of great twists and unexpected turns. Combat is usually part of the story, and I found it to be less mechanical than in other games I've been in. If you enjoy a good story, spontaneous humor, and creative role-playing you will love this GM.
Jackie Williams
New review
Dora is an INCREDIBLE game master. I've been at her table several times, and I'm always impressed by her creativity and storytelling. She makes the game feel like an immersive movie, or like you're living in your favorite book. She's also great at coming up with an absolutely wild premise, and yet somehow turning it into an interesting and logical world. Dora is also super invested in her players and their characters, and it's really fun to watch her react to the unexpected turns in the story with unbridled enthusiasm. It's really fun to watch her weave different characters' backstories and goals into the world. I would highly recommend Dora as a Game Master for anything from an ongoing D&D campaign to a goofy one shot. You really can't do better.
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