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BrassMouse (Nick)

BrassMouse (Nick) (she/her)

5.0

(5)

Queer
Neurodivergent
Teacher/Educator

1 year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Rule of Cool

About me

#foreverGM for 33 years and I love it. Specializing in player-centered arcs, role-play focused with dynamic story-driven combat. LGBTQIA+ inclusive and beginner friendly. One of my favorite things to do is show new people how much fun role-play gaming can be!

GM Style

Tell me about your character and we'll tell their story together. My style is 100% player driven collaborative story telling. Tell me in session zero what kind of game you want and I'll bring it to you with all the bells and whistles. Lots of opportunities for each player to take the spotlight in the course of a long campaign, with both role-play and story driven combat with tactical adversaries. I also offer one shots and short campaigns for those interested in trying a new system without commitment.

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Game Master Reviews (5)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Rule of Cool

Jesse Denos avatar

Jesse Denos

She knows what she's doing - or does such a good job of faking it - I can't tell. Would have her in a game of mine without question.

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Stubble Jumper

Nick is a wonderful GM, be it Cypher System, 5E, or some indie game. Her space is safe and inclusive, she knows the rules (and in the rare instance she doesn't she makes a call and carries on with the game). Couldn't rate her high enough. Top notch.

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Emily

Nick is an incredible GM and an absolute joy to be sitting at the table with! I've been playing ttrpgs with her for nearly half a decade and every session is a surprise, delight, and total pleasure. Her skills and breadth of knowledge when it comes to gameplay and campaigning are exceptional--no matter what adventure we're on, our group is in good hands with her. I'm a player that likes to do a lot of character building and discovery in-game, and with Nick I always have the freedom to explore my character's background and quirks in a safe, inclusive, accepting space. She's an excellent storyteller, has a terrific sense of humor, and I couldn't recommend her highly enough. Excellent for beginners and seasoned players alike!

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Cris Vetsch

Nick is a fantastic GM, I had tried getting into ttrpg with a couple different groups/gms but it wasn't the right fit until I met Nick. She encourages creativity while also not leaving beginners (like me) at a loss for what to do. She has a great understanding of multiple game systems which lends itself to her world building and campaign management. I seriously can't recommend playing with her enough. You'll always feel welcome and included. <3

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Ethruril

Nick has been my GM for 4 years, weekly. She’s amazing. I was a beginner, and have learned so much in the funnest ways possible. Nick handles whatever we throw at her. Player not showing up? No problem, instant sidequest. Special request? No problem. Join her game you won’t regret it.

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