Beth the Bard (she/her)
5.0
(13)
3 years on StartPlaying
63 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
About me
AWARD-NOMINATED AUTHOR OF SHE IS THE ANCIENT🦇🦇🦇 👋Hi! I’m a professional Dungeon Master, TTRPG writer, and coach who has run over 1,000 Dungeons & Dragons (5e) sessions! 🐲I run tables for vacation experiences such as D&D in a Castle and have written for companies such as Modiphius, Dungeon in a Box, and [NDA].😏 👍I’m a certified therapeutic dungeon master who works to make the game accessible. I believe in “yes, and” consent and collaborative storytelling. 🎃I love dark fantasy storytelling with deep emotional undertones. 🎲I am the creator of TTRPG University, where I teach people how to run and design tabletop RPGs. ________________________________________ MY BOOKS: 🦇She is the Ancient: A Genderbent Curse of Strahd is available in PDF and hardcover on DMs Guild. (Platinum best-selling and award-nominated!) 🧪Daughter of Frankenstein successfully Kickstarted in 2023 and releases in 2024. ✨The Hourglass Coven book releases on DMs Guild early 2025. ________________________________________ GAME WITH ME: We meet in a private channel via my publishing company's Discord. The games will be conducted on Google Meet to have high-quality subtitles during the call. ________________________________________ FOLLOW ME: 🌐[Personal Website] https://beththebard.com/links 🖼️[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/ItsBethTheBard 🧵[Threads] https://www.threads.net/@itsbeththebard 📱[TikTok] https://www.tiktok.com/@ItsBethTheBard 🎥[Twitch] https://www.twitch.tv/ItsBethTheBard 📽️[YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/@ItsBethTheBard 💻[Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/ItsBethTheBard (not typically used) 🐦[Twitter] https://twitter.com/ItsBethTheBard (not typically used) SUPPORT ME: ☕[Ko-Fi] https://ko-fi.com/itsbeththebard 🟥[Patreon] https://www.patreon.com/itsbeththebard
GM Style
❤️ Beth's games are ALWAYS inclusive & beginner-friendly. ❤️ Games are typically inspired by horror & mystery. ❤️ Players form long-term friendships with each other & with Beth based on memorable table experiences. ❤️ Combat isn't traditionally crunchy but much more narratively driven and has a strong story impact. ❤️ Beth prefers narrative and theater of the mind but has plenty of experience with epic dungeon crawls. ❤️ Each game implements the use of beautiful artwork & digital maps. ❤️ Player input and ideas are top priority. ❤️ Safety tools are implemented and enforced before our first session. ❤️ Games are player-character and roleplay-focused. ❤️ Beth doesn't shy away from NPC voices.
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Game Master Reviews (13)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Creativity
Storytelling
Allen ( Chili)
Played 10 sessions
Beth the Bard is one of the best DM's who how allows their players to have total wish fulfillment with what the ideas that you have for your characters. Her ideas and descriptions are so fun and engaging. I had the best time playing and can't wait to play again! Worth Every Penny! Do yourself a favor and play with Beth!
Joshua
Played 12 sessions
I have had Beth the Bard multiple times at D&D in a Castle and as an online DM. I can say wholeheartedly that she is one of the best DM's I have ever seen. Her games really elevate what it means to play D&D. I have had such an amazing time, there were times when I was literally holding back tears from how brilliant the game was! I love having Beth as I DM and I guarantee that you will as well!
Rachel
Played 26 sessions
Beth is an amazing DM. She creates a safe environment at her tables where you feel able to ask questions, try new things and be creative. The way she weaves character backstory in is brilliant, and it really helps you feel involved with the narrative that is being told. The way everything ties together and builds off what do you really makes you feel like the choices and decisions that you make have real weight, which makes the story feel more immersive and truly collaborative. The story stays with you long after you've finished rolling dice. I wholeheartedly recommend.
James Crampton
Beth is an absolutely GM. She uses a perfect blend of heartfelt, meaningful character moments and absolute chaos goblin moments, for a fun, exciting but also deeply moving campaign
Shane M
BtB creates scenarios that challenge both the character and the player. Her command of the game affords her to ask the right questions and the output is an thought provoking experience!
marcel hebert
Ten out of ten, need I say more?
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