Laina (she/they)
5.0
(6)
3 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Rule of Cool, Storytelling
About me
Hiya! I'm Laina, and I have over 7 years, 5 of which I've spent as almost a full-time GM. I have experience with a wide variety of games, from mainstream games like DnD and Pathfinder, to more niche PbtA games, and am quick to learn systems as well! I am a big fan of player choice and letting my players do whatever wild ideas they come up with, and I treat all of my players as equals at the table. I love world building, and working to create interesting and unique worlds with my players! I also have experience running games for audiences, as I have a TTRPG podcast, and have run multiple charity streams for that podcast. I'm also a trans lesbian, and as a result I make sure to make my tables welcoming for people from all walks of life!
GM Style
Above all else, I am a roleplay focused GM. I am happiest running games when everyone is passionate and excited about playing their characters, and when I can tell they're truly immersing themselves in their roles. I also greatly enjoy world building, specifically in collaboration with my players, and like to create diverse and engaging worlds for my players to play in. In play, I like to always greatly consider my players ideas for what they want to do and how they want to do things. Unless the idea is quite literally impossible, I always try to say yes to every idea given to me, especially the most buck wild ideas possible. I also enjoy tailoring my campaigns to the player characters, dedicating arcs to characters backstories, and making the world, enemies, and allies personable to the players.
Games played
Game Master Reviews (6)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Rule of Cool
Storytelling
rose
I really enjoy her story telling and she goes above and beyond with world building. Its always cool to see the things she comes up with. She's also super chill and very helpful and patient if a player gets confused/lost about whats going on
Theodore
Always willing to entertain the players' stupid bullshit, but also maintains a safe atmosphere (i.e. doesn't ever just leave a player out to dry for a joke). Also, on the rare occasion she messes up, she admits as much and works to correct the mistake, which is a rare skill in general, let alone with a GM.
Tanner V.
The game had room for both player improvisation and audience participation (we were streaming), and both were woven easily into the ongoing narrative. Laina was also bale to set up intriguing plot hooks that got us exploring the setting right from the get go.
Isiah
She gets excited when I tell her about my character. When I was conflicted, she helped me workshop was was next for my character's arc, and planned future sessions with that in mind. She enjoys sharing the storytelling role with you.
Chell
Laina is wonderfully creative and willing to put up with the silly bullshit I pulled. Plus she made Todd Howard the bad guy of the interstitial game so that's very good.
Nathan
A very fun story teller and all around good GM and chill person. Once pulled off a plot twist so hard it made me and all my friends perfectly-cut-scream in real life. Spectacularly good vibes to boot.
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