Katie (she/her)
5.0
(52)
5 years on StartPlaying
485 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Voices, Rule of Cool
About me
So, you want to dive into a magical world made of words? Let me help you create your adventure! I am a voice coach/singing instructor by day and am excited to get to use my vocal expertise in the RPG world. I am most familiar with D&D 5E but enjoy learning new platforms. I believe that collaborative storytelling through role playing games is a perfect creative outlet for anyone who wants to be able to create and imagine in a safe and encouraging space! I enjoy helping adventurers "share the spotlight" so everyone in the group gets a chance to shine, and I expect my players to keep their "Plays Well With Others" badge on at all times. ;-) At my table, we might be strangers, but we are never enemies. <3 Also, I really love playing with words, so you can expect to groan/laugh at a well-timed pun on a pretty regular basis at my table. Let's StartPlaying, and see where this adventure takes us!
GM Style
I am a musician and teacher, so performing and storytelling are what I do best! I can and will quickly adapt to what you need in our adventures to optimize your fun. I am happy to teach new players "the rules" (though they're more like guidelines a lot of the time...) and introduce them to the world of D&D. As for play-style, I think a healthy balance of role playing, combat, and lore make for a great session, and while I am a rule follower, I don't think TPKs are super fun, so... just know that I'm still rooting for you while my monsters and NPCs try to destroy you. ;-) Even though I'm fairly new to the professional GM world, I enjoy doing my research and building up to big reveals in the storyline while helping players submerse themselves in the world we are building together. When you are so excited and intrigued that you can't stop talking about the game OUTSIDE of the game, I'll know I've done a great job. Oh, and I am excellent at keeping secrets, so... no spoilers here! I prefer to run 5e published modules and offer the following Campaigns/Settings : - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus - Curse of Strahd - Explorer's Guide To Wildemount - Humblewood - Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Shattered Obelisk - Tomb of Annihilation - Tyranny of Dragons - Hoard of the Dragon Queen / Rise of Tiamat - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist / Dungeon of the Mad Mage - Wild Beyond The Witchlight If you're looking for a one-shot (single session story), these are an absolute blast: - Gollythank (holiday themed) - Rick & Morty: Lost Dungeon of Rickedness - Wild Sheep Chase - Xanathar's Guide to Everything: Underworld Speculation Additionally, I offer a variety of immersive "Learn To Play" sessions that teach new players "the rules and mechanics" while actively participating/playing -- I learn things easier/quicker by "doing" than by "reading" (and let's face it, D&D has A WHOLE LOT OF THINGS TO READ), so I am grateful that through StartPlaying, I can offer that same opportunity to new players as a fun-filled crash course. To reach out and/or request an adventure with me, simply click the "Message" or "Request Booking" button under my profile picture! I can't wait to see where our story takes us!
Games played
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Game Master Reviews (52)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Voices
Rule of Cool
Thomas
Played 64 sessions
I have played with Katie for over a year. It has been a thrill ride and I wish it didn't come to an end. That campaign closed and I couldn't be wanting more than I do. She is creative, she tells a great story, and she is great at making small plot points for individual characters. I will most definitely be playing with her as GM again.
TJ
Played 59 sessions
I am so blessed to have had Katie as a GM and for as long as I have.
isFriday
Played 44 sessions
I've been playing with Katie for over a year now! Incredibly good at navigating table culture to ensure it is inclusive & warm. Katie is a fantastic DM who does well with improvisation in complicated, party-splitting scenes. Personally enabling at "rule of cool" - if you have a wild plan and pitch it to her, she's going to work with you about how your PC would try to make it work. Katie helps every player feel special in the story being told. Very welcoming to players new to a campaign. She brings custom maps and uses Roll20 seamlessly to tell the story. Highly recommended!
Luke
Played 44 sessions
I felt instantly at-ease and welcome the moment the adventure started. A quick recap at the beginning helped me understand what was going on in the saga, very useful. There was action and roleplaying aplenty, keeping me engaged throughout the whole session. All in all, the GM knew what she was doing, kept the story moving, and made the game memorable and fun. Would definitely recommend.
Matthew
Played 37 sessions
Katie uses a fun lighthearted style to run her games. She is great at creating a welcoming space for all players, regardless of skill level. I've had a great time playing D&D with her at the helm!
Eric V - House VanSingel
Played 30 sessions
I have been keeping an eye out for an opening in one of DM Katie's games for a while as she carries a reputation for being a great GM who hosts awesome games. When the opportunity came up I jumped on it, and I am so glad I did! She has crafted a really cool world and custom adventure for us and I can tell right away I am going to have fun exploring Exandria with her and the group. DM Katie has a super chill vibe and presents a welcoming environment. She encourages role play (I love role play) and I have already seen her use a shifting spotlight to ensure everyone has a chance to participate. She uses safety tools appropriately, does some killer voice acting for NPC's and just gives off a vibe about caring that the world lives and breathes around us. It's a great time so far and I am super pumped to finally be able to play at her table. I endorse her 100%! If you enjoy role play and having fun, don't hesitate to click the join game button she is awesome!
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