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Sara Spiderly

Sara Spiderly (she/her)

5.0

(8)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling

About me

Welcome, mysterious stranger! You can call me Sara Spiderly. I'm a Dungeon Master with a decade of experience weaving epic adventures. I run professional live DnD events as well as DMing at conventions BIG and small. Whether you’re a battle-hardened veteran or a fresh-faced traveler - take a seat by the fire! I've got an escapade just for you where I know you'll find the real treasure is the random goblins you collect along the way. ALL are welcome. Safety, respect, and inclusivity are my highest priorities, and I foster a space where players can be their true selves, both in and out of character. Whaddya say, friend? Let's roll some dice! Published campaigns I offer: Wild Beyond the Witchlight Turn of Fortune's Wheel Curse of Strahd Storm Kings Thunder I also offer a wide array of homebrew one-shots for all different genres and play styles. Contact me for details!

GM Style

Whether it's an epic delve into an ancient temple, a dark midnight mystery, or a whimsical misadventure, my games are character-driven and full of opportunities for roleplay. I adjust the number of combat encounters and level of lethality to what your group is looking for. I've introduced dozens of new players to the game and delighted many an experienced player. When the sun sets on our adventure together, the most important thing is that everyone had fun! I'm all about remembering that the stakes are impossibly high for our characters and very, very low for our real selves. Get in! We're going dice rolling!

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Game Master Reviews (8)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

Storytelling

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Zack Curvin

New review

If you are looking for a fun DM with a great attitude and caring nature you have found the right person. Sara is amazing at building a story and getting everyone involved. If you are a new player or extremely experienced you will have a great time.

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Richard Baxter

New review

Sara puts in an incredibly amount of effort to develop in depth, interactive environments and characters. She treats each game holistically to ensure a dynamic experience for her players. She is very welcoming and a safe person for all types of people!

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Michelle Thye

New review

As a new player I am so lucky to have Sara as my GM for over a year - She has such thought-out worlds, NPC's, campaigns, and one-offs that one can immerse themselves in. She respects and celebrates player's strengths, creativity and interests. Sara is the best!

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Heather Styka

New review

I was Dungeon-curious for years, and while I had played a few one-offs, I always felt intimidated by more experienced DnD groups. Then I started a full campaign with Sara. She has a deep understanding of the rules, but it never gets in the way of the adventure -- she creates a community that feels safe and non-judgmental if you're just starting out. I was a little afraid of all the math and the role play, but it didn't take long for me to feel comfortable. These are the DnD experiences of my dreams, where you can become so fully engrossed in the choices and chances of the campaign that you forget you're playing a game! Sara's gift for storytelling and world building is matched by her ability to make you feel comfortable. Her home-brewed campaigns are especially beautifully written, but I would follow her on an adventure anywhere.

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Kelley

New review

Sara is my favorite DM! We've been campaigning through her homebrew ice-world with a small group of mostly inexperienced players. Her settings are imaginative and feel very thought-through, her NPCs are great to interact with. She has a great understanding of the mechanics of the game (we play 5e D&D), is decisive and fair with DM-decisions, not to mention patient with us players, even if we're trying to bend the rules or game the system. I love that she's not a rules-lawyer; she's allowed adaptations with solid reasoning if it makes for better role-playing. My favorite thing about our sessions is the way they feel like good improv comedy. We're either laughing or getting our butts kicked as we traverse this world and solve the mystery she's created for us. She has never shut down any of our hair-brained schemes or dismissed any course of action out of hand. I can tell she genuinely wants us to succeed and do well, so she's generous with opportunities for us to explore and glean information. She's also a good actor, which has brought the NPCs we've met to life! I hope we can keep adventuring forever!

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Lara Morgan

Sara is absolutely wonderful! I've been playing at Sara's table for over a year as a new RPGer. She is patient, informative, and so knowledgeable. From multiple one-shots to a campaign, she's brought the humor, adventure and combat! As a lady nerd new to table top, I was excited to find an introduction to dnd that was non-judgemental. She is committed to allowing her players the autonomy to tell their best story, without leaving them hanging. Her passion for the game is obvious!

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