Dam Erin

he/him

5.0

(31)

Timezone

Etc/gmt

Identity

Black

Game Designer

About Dam Erin

If you’re reading this, we already have something in common: we both love storytelling! For me, storytelling is at the heart of everything I do. I’m passionate about weaving compelling narratives and creating immersive roleplay experiences, and I love doing it with players of all backgrounds. I have a lot of experience running games for women, LGBTQIA+, and beginner players, and I strive to create a space where everyone feels welcome and engaged. I’m a flexible GM who focuses on making the game fun for everyone at the table. Rules are important, sure, but if bending or even breaking them makes the story better or the session more enjoyable, I’m all for it! Our shared enjoyment is always my top priority. One of my favorite compliments from a player says it all: "I don't know how you do it, but I care more about my fake D&D mom's opinion of me than my real mom, and I hate you for that."

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

150 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

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I became a GM because

I love storytelling. I love roleplaying, I love watching people at my table cheer when their out-of-the-box idea works, and I love tearing up when they rally together after failure. I'm a sucker for a good story and I strive to make every story I tell at my table just that! I also love rolling dice.

I got started GMing...

Back in college when I decided my teen years of forum roleplay weren't enough! I wanted to GM so badly that when my players refused to play DnD because it seemed too complex, I spent a weekend making a simpler (worse) version of the game and we all played that for...way too long!

How Dam Erin runs games

I’m a story-focused GM who loves weaving your character’s backstory into every session. My main goal is making every player feel like the story would be completely different without them. All of my NPC's will feel unique with fleshed out personality and terrible accents. Combat in my sessions is never just a boring back-and-forth—I like to mix things up with creative mechanics that make every fight memorable and fun. You’ll never have to worry about a dull encounter. Don't think this means encounters are a cakewalk, nothing lasts in your head longer than a fight that almost killed you! I’m also super homebrew-friendly. If you’ve got custom ideas or if something doesn’t quite fit, I’m always happy to work together to make it just right for you!