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Maia

Maia (she/her)

5.0

(16)

Streamer
Podcaster
Black
Women/Femme Identifying

1 year on StartPlaying

12 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hey there! My name is Maia (my-ee-uh), and I'm a GM who's incredibly passionate about the art of storytelling in tabletop RPGs. I put in a ton of work and effort to craft immersive worlds and dynamic encounters that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Watch my Actual Plays live on Twitch every Saturday and Sunday: https://twitch.tv/maiasgameroom Watch past sessions on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTZdZnB2eAw The Electric State podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maia827

GM Style

When it comes to my GM style, I'm all about the narrative. I love diving deep into political intrigue, social dynamics, and complex mysteries. Expect to engage with a diverse cast of NPCs, negotiate alliances, and make choices that will have real consequences in the world. I'm a sucker for a well-thought-out story, so you'll find that elements from your character's past might just weave their way into our current adventures. I put a lot of effort into making my NPCs memorable and lifelike. I work constantly on developing unique voices, mannerisms, and personalities for each character you encounter. My goal is to create NPCs that feel real and dynamic, capable of growth and change just like the players. I also love incorporating ambient sounds and music into our sessions. Whether it's the bustling noise of a crowded marketplace, the eerie whispers of a haunted forest, or the epic soundtrack during a climactic battle, I use audio elements to bring the world to life and draw players deeper into the story.

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Game Master Reviews (16)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Storytelling

Andrew Medeiros avatar

Andrew Medeiros

New review

Played 3 sessions

Maia has always been warm, fun, and creative in their games. I always have a great time with her behind the GM screen.

Serge | Rook & Compass avatar

Serge | Rook & Compass

Played 5 sessions

I had the pleasure of being part of her Electric State campaign. She expertly balances the story by allowing the players to guide the narrative while using the dice to add tension at just the right moments. Her role-playing skills are exceptional, and her scene descriptions are deeply immersive. I highly recommend Maia if you're looking to immerse yourself in a character and truly become that character.

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Jonah

Maia ran us through a new game system. Despite having very little time to learn the system, she was well-prepared and able to walk us through the system in an easy-to-follow manner, and even provided some good tips on how to build our own adventures in said system, all in under an hour.

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Bob (DungeonMasterChef)

Maia led a review of the Fablecraft system and did so excellently. She was instructive and clear in the features and options available to players and game masters. She was inclusive to the group and open to questions - excellent for the beginners learning about the new system.

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Chris McGowan

Maia ran through with us a demo / how to for a new TTRPG platform. Very informative, very organized and I came away with a great understanding of the system. Highly recommend Maia and hope to one day be a player in one of her games!

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Katya

Maia always provides such a wonderful, story-rich tabletop experience! I've played at her table for both homebrew and published campaigns. The systems were either Cypher or 5e. She was always passionate and well-prepared, very experienced with Foundry and its tools. In particular, she is fantastic at developing personal character arcs alongside the overarching plot. If you're looking for a narrative-first GM and a table where you can truly breathe life into your character and their story, Maia's the GM for you!

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