Kobold Kaverns (GM Mike)
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About Kobold Kaverns (GM Mike)
โ๏ธ"Humans need fantasy to be human..."- Hogfatherโ๏ธ I'm Mike, and I've worked as an Escape Room Designer, a Special Needs Children's mentor, and more recently as a Professional Tabletop Games Master for one of the top UK Games Master agencies (as featured on BBC News)! ๐ญOne day, after a theatre rehearsal, I was pressured into joining this weird cult where they rolled dice and seemed to pray to them for success...๐ ๐ฒI then thought: "Why not let it consume my life?"๐ฒ ๐งโโ๏ธ I'm a GM with over 12 years of experience in over 60 different systems who always welcomes new and veteran players!๐งโโ๏ธ ๐บ๏ธAll my games are presented with high-quality maps, tokens, music, and storytelling!๐บ๏ธ Whether it's: ๐ฒThe well-known dungeons of Dungeons and Dragons๐ฒ โจ๏ธThe dark and anarchist-filled future of Cyberpunkโจ๏ธ ๐ฝThe cramped, terrifying ventilation ducts of Alien๐ฝ You are guaranteed to find a game to suit your play style! Nothing is more rewarding than seeing my players fully engaged with the story, whether it be through laughter or tense anticipation of the action to come. Don't hesitate to contact me if you are seeking a passionate and experienced game master to help bring your TTRPG adventure to life. Let's connect for a friendly chat and discuss how we can make your gaming experience one to remember! ๐ซฐ๐ธ๐ซฐ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐ฌ- - ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฌ, ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐๐! ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐0% ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ!๐ซฐ๐ธ๐ซฐ
At a glance
2 years on StartPlaying
402 games hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
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I became a GM because
No one would run games for me, so I thought, "Fine, I'll do it myself...."๐ค I also love telling stories! Have done so since I first learned to write!โ๏ธ
I got started GMing...
During university, when my acting society forced me to participate in their cult's favourite pastime ritual!๐
When I'm not running games I'm...
Planning games, of course! I love playing around with new concepts and learning new systems! ๐จโ๐จ
How Kobold Kaverns (GM Mike) runs games
I'm a laid-back GM with a patient and welcoming attitude towards new players, and will put in maximum effort to help ease them into any system or setting! This doesn't mean that I can't cater to the challenge and deep roleplay that more experienced players crave! I love weaving intricate plots and complex encounters to test the might of all of my players! As a passionate storyteller, I love nothing more than building gritty and realistic adventures that challenge my players and push them to their limits. All of this comes alongside practiced voices (silly and serious), immersive audio, dramatic music, and vivid descriptions playing into both Theatre of the Mind and alongside various battle maps! When preparing a game, I pay attention to the smallest details, review key points, and incorporate backstories into the adventure to maximise the significance of each character and their choices. Your enjoyment and the story we create together trumps Rules As Written, and as long as everyone is having a great time (whether through laughter, tears, or screams of excitement) that is all that matters!
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I once ran a session...
๐งWhere a bunch of Vampires got drunk on alcohol infused blood and decided to go to Buckingham Palace! They got lost on the Tube...๐ง
Rules are...
๐Guidelines rather than...rules? But seriously, they are there to help the players have fun, not to restrict it!๐
When it comes to voices
๐จ๏ธThe more the merrier! Everyone has a voice at the table, accents or otherwise! Personally, I love giving all my NPCs unique accents or ways of talking that really set them apart from each other!๐ฌ
Kobold Kaverns (GM Mike)'s ideal table
My table is all about a character-driven story, leading you to great heights and frightening lows! It is all about those epic moments and shared laughter, and it just isn't possible without a group of players that seek that experience! If you are searching for feelings of hope, horror, sadness, love, and fellowship, then we welcome you with open arms!
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I think it's a red flag when players...
๐ปDon't let others contribute. Everyone has a voice at my table, and even the smallest contribution can lead to massive change!๐ป
I think min/maxing...
๐ขIsn't the goal! The goal is a party-driven story where failure drives you forward and can lead to some amazing roleplay moments! Flaws can define a person, and weakness can be a driving force! ๐ข
My table is not the place for...
๐ณ๏ธโ๐Real-world politics, Homophobia, Transphobia, Sexism, or Racism! I run an inclusive space and tell stories that leave no room for hate at my table!๐ณ๏ธโ๐
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