Suann (Geekstress)
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About Suann (Geekstress)
Hi! I'm Suann (pronounced Sue-Ann), and I've been gaming (and running games) for nearly 30 years, including consoles, PC, tabletop RPGs, trading CGs, and oodles of board games. More About Me: ♒ Aquarius 🌊 Water element 🐕 Year of the Dog 🧠 ENTJ (Commander) 💆 Massage Therapist & 🍏 Educator 🇰🇷 Korean-American 🧒🧒🐶🐶 Mother of four & 💍 Happily married Hobbies 🖌️ art 📖 books 🗺️ world-building ✈️ travelling
At a glance
2 years on StartPlaying
173 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, World Builder
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
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My favorite books are
Just *some* of my favorites (because I love books and it's hard to pick): ▪️ The Sevenwaters Trilogy (Juliet Marillier) ▪️ The Scholomance series (Naomi Novik) ▪️ The Emperor's Soul (Brandon Sanderson) ▪️ Dungeon Crawler Carl (Matt Dinniman - a delight in audio by Jeff Hays)
The three words my players would use to describe me are...
▪️ Passionate ▪️ Creative ▪️ Inclusive ▪️ I'm contagious! Experienced players have said that I've rekindled their passion for games. My wild ideas and spontaneity bring folx back to my tables, and new players often thank me for creating a safe and welcoming space.
When I'm not running games I'm...
▪️ Creating game content and writing stories ▪️ Reading and listening to audiobooks ▪️ Cuddling with my fur babies ▪️ Traveling (Europe, UK, and I hope Asia again soon) ▪️ Trying new food ▪️ Being an independent licensed massage therapist
How Suann (Geekstress) runs games
Do you like custom worlds and adventures? Same! More about my vibe: ▪️ Cooperative, crafty storyteller: I build the story with you, but I also love to surprise and challenge. ▪️ But also an improviser: Throw your ideas into the mix -- surprise me and I won't hesitate to pivot. ▪️ Player immersion is my foundation: I knit the world and experience around your character. ▪️ Professional and organized: I write player guides for my adventures and clearly state schedules, table rules and expectations. You will never need to guess or ask me if we are playing. ▪️ A balanced juggler: I design interesting, meaningful combat scenarios and leave space for lots of roleplay. ▪️ A teacher: I've been an adult educator and mentor for a variety of topics. I'm always happy to help! ▪️ Safety, inclusivity, diversity baked in: I am an Asian woman who began her journey into this hobby when it wasn't as welcoming. I have zero tolerance for anyone who does not respect and follow these tenets. Systems I Actively Run Pathfinder 2e/Starfinder 2e, Daggerheart, Fabula Ultima, and Mothership A note on tone: I'm fluent in comedy as well as grim-dark. I adjust these dials based on the adventure, the players, and the mood during the session. We game to escape and to wrestle with the demons in our real lives, so I try to utilize a balance of humor to give us strength to endure the darkness. What I Offer and Utilize for Sessions: 📷 High-quality audio & video 😜 Upgraded Discord server with custom emojis 🗺️ Foundry-VTT with QoL modules, fun dice, and animations 🎵 Voices, sound effects, and music 😲 Custom character tokens (when applicable) 🧩 Minigames, puzzles & custom mechanics 👐 Safety tools (Monte Cook's RPG Consent Checklist) 🏅 Feedback tools (Stars and Wishes / Shout-Outs) Players Who Thrive at My Table: 🙌 Collaborative team-players 🧢 Forever GMs 📖 Players who love living worlds, character arc spotlights, trying wild ideas, and custom content 🎨 Creatives at heart (artists, writers, actors, dreamers) 🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Folx excited to make new friends and expand their community 🥂 Players 18+ 🎲 Newbies and veterans to ttrpgs Finally, I'm an Ally 🏳️🌈 You are welcome at my table just the way you are regardless of who you love and how you identify. I also do my best to accommodate players with disabilities and functional needs.
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I once ran a session...
...for a group of 9 kids aged 7 to 10. It was like herding the most creative and enthusiastic herd of cats. By the end of that session, every kid was hooked, grinning, and I was honored to bring the hobby to a new generation. But I was also ready for a 2-day nap.
My games focus on...
▪️ Character-driven arcs ▪️ Collaboration between all storytellers at the table ▪️ Mindful pacing ▪️ Safety, comfort, and moments tailored to the table
When it comes to voices
I do my best to breathe life into each character with mannerisms and body language that I show on camera and occasionally use a voice modulator for special effects. My voice is my instrument, and I'll play with the dials of melody, rate of speech, and pitch to make NPCs unique.
Suann (Geekstress)'s ideal table
Calling all collaborative storytellers and imaginative dreamers! My motto is that the more you give me, the more I can give back. Whether it's a juicy background detail or something you created in the moment, I love working with creative hearts to build an exciting, fulfilling, and beautiful story.
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I am for a vibe that's...
▪️ Friendly, safe, and comfortable for everyone ▪️ Focused on the adventure (but allows for moments of side commentary) ▪️ Encouraging and uplifting even when our characters are facing sad or frightening moments in a story
I love it when a player
▪️ ...surprises me and finds ways to incorporate their characters into the adventure ▪️ ...leans into the drama and emotions of an adventure
My table is not the place for...
▪️ Bigotry ▪️ Gatekeeping ▪️ Negative talk ▪️ Murder hobos ▪️ Those that prefer a story on rails
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