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About James
I’m James, a UK‑based professional storyteller and long‑time GM who has been running TTRPGs since the mid‑1990s. I specialise in atmospheric, character‑driven games with a strong sense of mood, identity, and emotional depth, drawing on decades of experience with D&D, Call of Cthulhu, Vampire: The Masquerade, and Werewolf: The Apocalypse. I run games between 7pm and 11pm UK time (2pm - 6pm EST). I’m also proudly neurodivergent, and that naturally shapes the way I run games. I tend to pick up on details others might overlook, I build worlds with real texture and depth, and I love creating stories that feel personal and emotionally grounded. My tables are inclusive, queer‑friendly spaces built on collaboration, where every player is valued and every character has room to shine. I run games with curated soundscapes, evocative visuals, and tightly‑woven narrative arcs that make every session feel like stepping into a living world. If you want a GM who blends atmosphere, nuance, and player‑centred storytelling, you’ll feel right at home at my table. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or join in the discord! (Link below) https://discord.gg/bXemksRZhq My GMing Style Players describe my style as: - Atmospheric — curated music, visuals, and tone - Narrative‑focused — character arcs matter - Collaborative — your choices shape the story - Inclusive — LGBTQ+ friendly, safe, respectful tables - Professional — clear communication, reliable scheduling, polished prep I don’t railroad, but I also don’t leave you wandering. I build stories around your characters’ desires, flaws, and ambitions What You Get When You Book Me - Fully prepared Foundry VTT setup - Custom handouts, maps, and moodboards - Session summaries - Safety tools (Lines & Veils, X‑Card, Open Door) - A welcoming table for beginners and veterans alike - A GM who genuinely cares about your experience Who My Games Are Not For - People who want pure combat‑grind - Players who dislike narrative depth or emotional stakes - Groups who prefer chaotic, meme‑heavy tables
At a glance
Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
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My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be
Call of Cthulhu Dungeons and Dragons World of Darkness
My favorite books are
The Dragonlance Chronicles, Rivers of London series, Anything by Lovecraft, Poe or Blackwood
When I'm not running games I'm...
Worldbuilding, walking in the woods, or binge watching a horror, sci-fi or fantasy series.
How James runs games
I keep a balance between RP and Combat. In campaigns I weave character backstories into the story and encourage players to lean into them. While I usually run games using rules as written, I absolutely use the rule of cool! I run most of my games as theatre of the mind, only bringing out maps for intense combat scenes. All of my games have visual scenes and immersive audio.
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I deal with rules issues by...
I'll listen to you, check out the precedent, and work with you for a solution.
Rules are...
Helpful, but also not concrete. Most of the time, the rules are as written, but if it helps the story, or the enjoyment, we can bend them!
When it comes to voices
I focus on acting, rather than accents, but... occasionally they come out... I can't vouch for their consistency!
James's ideal table
My ideal table is one filled with people who love working as a team, enjoy roleplay over rolls, and who will support one another to play characters they love, rather than cogs in a machine.
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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
Horror, action, mystery with occasional comedy
I love it when a player
Comes up with fun, unexpected solutions to situations and we can use the rule of cool!
My table is not the place for...
Bigots
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