Kat Kruger (she/her)
5.0
(21)
1 year on StartPlaying
40 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello, misadventurers! You may recognize me as the former Dungeon Master at the family-friendly d20 Dames podcast. When I'm not running games, I'm a freelance game designer and author at my owner-operated company, Steampunk Unicorn Studio. In addition to writing for games such as Blood at Baldur's Gate, Divinity: Original Sin, Betrayal at House on the Hill 3E, and HeroQuest, I have worked on the D&D NERDS collaboration, and I'm the author of an officially licensed book called How to Be More D&D (Running Press Books).
GM Style
What you'll get at my table is cozy, family-friendly content. My games are social and exploration heavy, with low combat. I prefer the words over swords style of conflict resolution but that doesn't necessarily mean "no combat." Occasionally, I'll also run scarier gothic horror content. Unless otherwise requested, most of my games take place in the theater of the mind rather than making use of online tools. Although I love telling stories using character voices, there's no expectation for players to do so. Thinking outside the box is always welcome at my table and I embrace the "rule of cool" within reason.
Games played
Game platforms used
Kat Kruger's Games
Game Master Reviews (21)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Storytelling
Creativity
Nicole
Played 5 sessions
Kat is an awesome DM. Organized, creative, inclusive, and a clear communicator. I really appreciate her vibe as well as the feedback and encouragement to me as a player new to DnD. I'll be looking out for other tables of Kat's to join!
HG W
Played 1 sessions
Wonderful GM! 10/10
Shawna Romkey
Played 1 sessions
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C Francis
Played 22 sessions
Kat is an amazing GM/storyteller! She runs an imaginative and thoughtful game that is gentle and fun. Her games are postive and cozy; I leave every game looking forward to the next session.
Candace
Played 11 sessions
Kat is a phenomenal GM. She is so much fun with a great sense of humor. She does a great job world building and her voices are delightful. Kat is welcoming and great for beginners but any seasoned player will find themselves welcomed and challenged at her "table." She knows how to match the energy and skill of the players.
Rose
Played 14 sessions
I've played 2 sessions with Kat so far and she's lovely! Playing at her tables is such a comforting, funny experience. She's interested in weaving in character's stories, as well as making the world around them feel lived in and worth exploring! As someone who plays a lot more serious campaigns, her sessions are such wonderful breaks from the doom of Barovia and the political complexity of Thylea <3
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