GMSkald
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About GMSkald
Hail and welcome new friend, I am GreyMire Skald, call me GM, Skald, GreyMire, or what ever combination is easiest. Common inspirations for the settings, adventures, and campaigns I run are generally Dark Fantasy, Horror, Adventure, and Action Themed. If you love those kinds of vibes, we will have some fun! Of course, I will be running Campaigns that will be steered by Session 0 and future Check-Ins to make sure long running play stays evolving! Strap on your armor, ready your spells, and let's have some fun!
At a glance
5 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Sets the Mood
$15 per session
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I became a GM because
Table top gaming helped me in so many ways over the years and I've seen it do good things for others time and time again. That's an amazing thing to share with others and watch as people bring to light amazing experiences for themselves and everyone around them.
I got started GMing...
I became obsessed with TTRPGs after my first campaign I'd been invited to and after that ran it's course, I knew I needed more! The reason I KEEP being a GM though is fully due to each and every time a group of people realize they're getting caught up in the magic of the story, it's my favorite.
My favorite system of all Time is
At this moment I'm completely enthralled by DaggerHeart.
How GMSkald runs games
My biggest inspiration and joy is when a group gets together and they go through adversity just to come out the other side feeling accomplished. If I can get people together to share moments of their shared story, then that's a good day... Here are some tools I use to encourage a fun experience! What you can expect: -Platforms: This really depends on the system but to make it easy, everything except Dungeons and Dragons is going to be run on Roll20 and possibly also linked to Demiplane. There are many features on Roll20 and just know that I focus on using tools that I know I can utilize to it's full extent rather than use a tool I only have a vague idea how to utilize. -Interaction: I LOVE asking players how their spells, maneuvers, attacks are being portrayed! Keeping everyone involved in their own story is so important to me. I am always happy to give suggestions or guidance for people caught in the light of the moment as well! -Rule Management: There are plenty of rules, if we get hung up on something, I'll make a ruling or work with you to get a quick resolution and move on! Less time digging in the books, more time saving the world and slaying nightmares! -Inclusive Atmosphere: If you have questions or concerns, we will tackle them! There is no room for intentional toxicity at the table towards other players, we are all here for a fun time! -Optional Rules Discussion: Some campaigns, one shots, or adventures may have their own special conditions or rules and I will make sure to be open about that so everyone is on the same page! -Theme Discussion: We will touch upon what themes will be found within the setting/game with the intent that no one suddenly is surprised by something that makes the game less fun or uncomfortable. I also always have an open invite to message me the moment something happens along these lines. -Open Door: If there's any concerns before, during, or even after gameplay, let me know! I'm here for you and your group! Either private message me or just let me know immediately! I'm here to support you through your experience of shared story telling. In-Game Options: -Character Re-Spec: If we are NOT in a 1-shot and somewhere during the campaign you feel your character isn't what you imagined, lets talk about it! I'm always excited if anyone wants to explore flavoring something to fit their imagination! (DM and player work together to see what feels right.)
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I deal with rules issues by...
I love rules but if they're bogging down play because of confusion, excitement, or my brain is having technical issues, I'll offer a method to move forward and work with you so we can really focus on the moment and get as much as we can out of playing the game.
My favorite trope is...
I'm a sucker for the underdogs getting together and overcoming adversity, and who isn't?
My games focus on...
The game focuses on what you, the player, are experiencing. I love diving into your character's impact on the setting and it's impact on the character as well of course!
GMSkald's ideal table
I try to keep the vibe at table chill for the players and tense for the characters. Relying on open communication with an open door policy, I have faith we can make that happen. The goal is to encourage every table to experience their stories of action and intrigue through collaborative triumph in gritty settings with fantastical themes of dark fantasy, sci-fi, and (or) horror. Respecting peoples boundaries is big here so when joining, there will be methods to communicate any concerns. Encouraging everyone to be comfortable is a priority right alongside of providing a good experience.
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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
Epic efforts in the big AND the small settings, collaborating with the rest of the table in the heat of the moment, or darker settings with high stakes
I love it when a player
Takes an interest in other players, the setting, and or thinks outside the box!
My table is not the place for...
Attacking others or antagonizing fellow players, or myself for that matter. We all put time aside to have fun for a few hours and the best way to do that is to make sure we are all having fun.