KristiansBrain (he/him)
5.0
(9)
1 year on StartPlaying
28 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Rule of Cool
About me
Found my way back to TTRPG's thanks to the actual play craze but I've been running games for over twenty years. However, if shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20 brought you to the hobby because you're interested in exploring character and story, pushing your improv skills, that is precisely how I like to run games. I wouldn't necessarily choose D&D over other systems but if you want a more character driven game with heavily improvised elements I might be the GM for you. I'm not against maps and tactical combat, I even think I'm relatively good at them, but don't expect them to be the focus of any of my games. I'm a writer, filmmaker, and all round creative nerd whose personal favourite TTRPG is FATE but when the chance to start a game comes up I'm always interested in trying a new system. https://www.youtube.com/@KristiansBrain
GM Style
I like to build a game from player backstories, creating a personal story driven by the characters goals. I don't expect players to constantly be in character or to perform like professional actors (I certainly am not), just that they understand that making decisions in character will be rewarded more than battle strategy. I homebrew extensively, writing largely session to session, so every game is completely unique and crafted by the players, not to be repeated. As a writer I have found I can improvise around the players interests smoothly and build on their ideas rather than walk them through my own. Expect largely theatre of the mind style player driven stories, with a lot of improvisation where the players every decision can change the entire drive of the game in more ways than they might expect, with the rule of cool front and centre.
Games played
Game Master Reviews (9)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Rule of Cool
Kristian is a wonderful game master who comes to the sessions prepared, but is comfortable improving, allowing the players to explore and interact with the narrative he created as they see fit. I played MoTW with him, and he always has atmospheric descriptions that are fun, spooky, and immersive. If you're looking for a GM who knows the game, has an intriguing mystery with interesting NPCs, and is great at integrating PCs into a thought-out world, then I cannot recommend Kristian enough!
Greatly enjoying the game that I'm playing with KristiansBrain. It is very RP heavy, which is perfect for the group of players we have. The story is dynamic and fun. Everyone is engaged, and the pacing is where it should be. If you want to raise up your game, definitely play with KristiansBrain.
The game I've played with Kristian's been going strong for 5 years. He must be doing something right! Honestly, it's been a blast so far and there's been an equal mix of great roleplay and intense combat, both of which have made our (or mine at least) hearts race. Overall great Game Master who is way better at doing what he does than he probably will admit and really kind outside of the GM chair.
I have spent a good few sessions in the care of Kristian now and have enjoyed every single one of them over the years. Kristian covers a good base of different RPGs to try out and always ready to help or teach you a new RPG. His sessions are incredibly beginner friendly but engaging to experienced players. Kristian's games provide a safe place where themes can be avoided on request, no questions asked. He allows a lot of player creativity and seems to have the right goal in mind, as long as the players are having fun. This chap brings a good set of funny voices, creative comebacks, and engaging stories for his players to engage with and will never leave you bored.
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