Max @Tavern Wonder Games
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About Max @Tavern Wonder Games
Hi! I’m Max - a multi-system GM, writer and game designer specializing in improvisational gameplay, cinematic adventures and high stakes games. I create adventures, lore and fantasy content for GMs, players and readers who love bold magic, political intrigue and emotional storytelling. I am one half of Tavern Wonder Games, where we make whimsical game content and our original Dice Whims TTRPG 🎲- a free, beginner-friendly game built for fun and collaborative storytelling. Available to play for free on our website. 🔗 tavernwondergames.com
At a glance
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Inclusive, World Builder, Creativity
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
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I became a GM because
I love to bring people together.
When I'm not running games I'm...
writing speculative fiction or making maps.
How Max @Tavern Wonder Games runs games
🫶🏻 Player Agency Above All My approach to a player action is rooted in “yes, and…”. I embrace bold ideas. The worlds I bring to the table are living and breathing, a collaborative canvas, where players leave a mark. I take extra care to track player choices and serve meaningful consequences. ⚔️ Fun and Chaos My style is rooted in whimsy and humor. I embrace playful chaos and surprising twists. My games always feature a high degree of improvisation. If something sparks laughter or panic, it belongs in the game. 📜 Story Over Strict Rules Mechanics exist to support the narrative, not restrain it. I use rules as flexible tools - consistent enough to keep the world coherent and the game balanced, loose enough to keep the story alive. If bending a rule elevates player creativity or emotional impact, I bend it. My goal is simple: craft unforgettable moments together.
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My games focus on...
collaborative storytelling.
Rules are...
tools that serve the story.
Max @Tavern Wonder Games's ideal table
I work best with players who love to explore ideas, take bold actions, supporting one another’s ideas and engage with the world around them. You don’t need deep rules knowledge or years of experience - just a willingness to participate and communicate is enough. Players that tinker with the world. The vibe I try to create is lighthearted and immersive. But there is always space for strategy and tactics.
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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
chaos and whimsical humor
I love it when a player
builds on top of another's action. Seeing player collaboration is the fuel that keeps me going.
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