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Krissy

Krissy (she/her)

5.0

(7)

3 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Voices

About me

Hi! I’m Krissy! I’ve been playing TTRPGs for 10 years now, and have been GMing off and on for the past year. I have a passion for creating good stories with good people. I’m told that I am on the whimsy side as a GM (I love a prop for my NPCs), and love to reward engagement and creativity at the table. I love getting into character backstories and weaving that into the narrative or taking that into off-table RP in the form of journals, collaborative writing or text-based exchanges. I try to create an atmosphere as best as I can. I wanted to start hosting games because before I found my current group I really struggled to fill the creative void in my life that TTRPGs gives me. I’m a parent, and it was hard to find weird times and hours that would fit my life and schedule. I’m sympathetic to that, and since finding a regular group I realized how much it helps to have that outlet for myself, and it makes me a better person and parent!

GM Style

I do love role play, exploration, and combat. My goal is to hit all of these each session, but who doesn’t love a shopping episode? I love having wacky items that are discoverable. I’m not a rules monkey, and if you are and you’re nice about it we could probably get along. I’m not against you, I’m here to help you build a story that is satisfying and fun.

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Game Master Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Voices

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Yinuz

She's a great DM and everyone should check her out for sure! :smiley:

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OodSigma13

Krissy is a great DM. I have had fun in all of her games I have played in. She is inviting and cares about her players as much as her game. Sometimes there are fun voices, or music, or visuals, but the best part is her story telling and getting you invested even for a one or two shot game. She knows the rules, but also believes that creativity should be rewarded. She is willing to work with new and old players alike. I would highly recommend.

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Colin

Vivid storytelling. Krissy has run some memorable games that are always immersive.

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Kris

Krissy runs great games. She puts in a lot of work and passion when turning her vision into a plan for her games, but come game time, she absolutely focuses in on the players' experience, prioritizing player creativity, agency, and enjoyment. She does an excellent job striking a balance between letting players do their thing and knowing when to facilitate moving the adventure forward. For example, she'll make sure a group possessing a myriad of diverse skills and abilities doesn't spend 45 minutes negotiating a curious-looking door. Krissy *does not* shy away from character deaths (depending on what everyone is cool with), be they by mistake or bad luck, which makes tense moments truly exciting. Having told our group once that she was having "a bit of an adrenaline hangover this morning", it's also clear that she shares in the groups highs and lows, taking time to praise good roleplaying or great ideas. I'd highly recommend her as a GM.

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Kanad

She has some of the coolest NPC voices I have heard. An amazing storyteller, who allows for the Rule of Cool and leaves space for player creativity, I highly recommend her. She is an outstanding storyteller, and has the ability to ease beginners into her games so they feel comfortable to RP freely.

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CJ

Krissy is both a lover of deep story and crazy madness at the same time. She worked with me a ton to help flesh out my characters background and really connect him with her world and ongoing plans. I didn't feel like a character that was just slapped on haphazardly, I had bonds and preexisting interests in the world that made it feel natural and organic. Between her funny NPC voices to hilarious items and plot hooks, my face has often been tired by the end of the session from smiling so hard. She is respectful of the rules and mechanics of the game yet knows how to re-flavor things so they feel fresh and new. I only wish I could be a part of MORE of her games and I hope she and her next crew have an amazing ride!

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