Emil
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About Emil
I don't use AI, and I always compensate artists and creatives for their work. In a former life, I was a teacher. I care deeply about fairness and helping players to find their own voice. No matter your experience or background, my table is a safe, welcoming space to learn and explore. If you are worried about being a little weird or not knowing exactly what to do. Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Let’s roll some dice and make some bad decisions
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
289 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
Top Game Master
One of StartPlaying's top-rated GMs, a player favorite and highly recommended.
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My favorite books are
Watership Down: Wrecked me as a kid. I thought I was ready. I wasn’t. In the Dream House: Queer and full of sharp edges. Not rainbow wrapped or brand safe. The Black Company: Everything’s broken, but I understand how it got like that
How Emil runs games
I run my games hot. Combat explodes. Social encounters are feral and dangerous. Expect big swings and off the wall set pieces from me, because I put my whole heart into every session. I want you to play my games like a stolen car. Push the system, commit to your choices, and trust your teammates to catch you if things get out of control.
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Rules are...
The rules are... a good place to start. I do my best to keep things fair and flowing. If something important or weird comes up, we pause and figure it out. Otherwise, I focus on earning trust in my judgment calls so players have the freedom to get creative and push boundaries.
Emil's ideal table
Some of my favorite table moments aren’t big battles or epic plot twists. They’re human choices that ripple outward. I love when players notice each other’s stories. Or form a weirdly intense relationship with the grotesque little fly-devil dungeon janitor. Or when an aerial combat turns into a desperate challenge to ride on top of the evil dragon mech. My ideal table is full of players who treat each other with respect, collaborate freely, and aren’t afraid to do something strange if it feels true. Those are the groups that make the stories you keep talking about years later.
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I think metagaming...
Metagaming? Sure, just don’t be a jerk about it. Your character probably understands how a fireball works. What matters is keeping the game fun, and collaborative. No spoilers, no telling other people how to play.
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