Olivia

she/they

5.0

(7)

Timezone

America/managua

Identity

LGBTQ+

Queer

Neurodivergent

Published Writer

Artist

Teacher/Educator

Women/Femme Identifying

About Olivia

Hi, I'm Olivia! I'm a self-taught DM with six years of experience. I started DMing with Pathfinder, and eventually branched out into other systems like 5e, Call of Cthulhu, 13th Age, and Monster of the Week. I even have hands-off knowledge of older systems like 2e and 4e! My games focus on three main things: story/character, experimentation, and having fun! I'm a strong believer that the system should accommodate the players, not the other way around. To that end, I like to experiment with what the system offers and introduce new mechanics in order to test them out. This means that my games often have surprise elements that you can't find at any other table! Players of all experience levels are welcome. (In six years, I have never run a single campaign that didn't have at least one newbie.) If you are an adventurous and creative player who doesn't mind stepping out of their comfort zone, you will love your time at my table! If you are a shy player who isn't sure of what they like but are ready to find out, you will also love your time at my table! If you prefer by-the-book adventures that focus on combat, my table might not be for you. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or just to say hi! I love talking with fellow players and DMs.

At a glance

3 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, World Builder

How Olivia runs games

My games focus on character and story. I encourage players to explore their character and really get inside their head. I aim to create an engaging story that gives the player lots of choices and opportunities to express themselves. The longer I DM, the more I have developed a real love of combat. I like to look at combat encounters like fights in a video game: the focus is on variety. Some fights might have restrictions or handicaps; other fights will use unusual mechanics. The average fight will resemble a beat-em-up that allows the player to express themselves in combat. In any case, I will never throw the same thing at you twice.