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Kat

she/her

5.0

(9)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

BIMPOC
Black
Published Writer
Teacher/Educator
Women/Femme Identifying
Game Designer

About Kat

Hi friends! My name is Kat, and I am a published author, video game narrative designer, and professional D&D game master. My debut novel, Good People, is forthcoming from Simon & Schuster in 2027. I’ve also worked as a writer for a South Korean video game developer. My game writing credits include Delabs Games’ Rumble Racing Star, Space Frontier, and other titles launched by Delabs Games’ parent company 4:33 Creative Lab. When it comes to D&D, I use my professional writing and game design experience to create immersive, custom stories with unique game loops. In addition to being a game master and professional writer, I’ve taught creative writing at the University of South Florida, and I use my college-level teaching experience to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for any new players at my tables.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

1 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Storytelling

Featured Prompts

People are always surprised when I tell them

I speak Korean

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

organized, comedic, and chaotic

When I'm not running games I'm...

writing novels and creating writing craft content on Substack.

How Kat runs games

As a comedy writer, I work to create a story-centric comedic experience for my players. Our games balance high-stakes combat with immersive roleplay that will have you laughing both in and out of character. While a comedic tone and a balanced roleplay-combat experience are my strengths, my background as a novelist and teacher enables me to read the room and shift the game’s tone or play style toward whatever is most exciting for everyone at our table. In addition to my professional experience as a writer, I am also a game designer. Having worked for a video game developer in South Korea, I learned game design firsthand from talented game directors, and I work to include unique minigames and mechanics that enrich the 5th edition system. If you’re looking for a game with a welcoming community and captivating storytelling, join one of our games today.

Featured Prompts

If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...

Taika Waititi, Bong Joon Ho, Jordan Peele, or Michael Schur (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, Parks and Rec)

My favorite trope is...

Reluctant parent figure adopts a child a la The Witcher, Logan, Last of Us. I will watch/read/play anything with this trope!

My games focus on...

Immersive storytelling and high-stakes combat

Kat's ideal table

High stakes storytelling is my specialty. My games are perfect for players who want full story arcs for their characters and challenging combat that encourages creative use of their character sheets. You’re a perfect fit for our games if you want: - an immersive and collaborative storytelling experience - high stakes with consequences for your character’s choices - an inclusive space to explore your wildest character ideas

Featured Prompts

If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Baldur's Gate 3, or What We Do in the Shadows

I love it when a player

surprises me with a unique use of a spell, item, or ordinary object. I want to see that creativity!

My table is not the place for...

players who are only interested in combat or want a game with a self-serious tone.

Kat's Preferences

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

West Marches

Sandbox / Open World

Realm Building

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