I have had the privilege of playing with some top tier GMs over the years, and Mel is truly among the best of the best. Mel is thoughtful, creative, and inclusive; they have an incredible knack for keeping the story moving while still honoring player agency. She is one of the best storytellers I’ve ever had the honor of playing with. Mel also does a fantastic job of establishing a culture of trust and safety at the table. I have deeply enjoyed every game we’ve been in together, whether synchronously or in a play-by-post, and I cannot recommend Mel highly enough as a GM!

Mel is, simply put, a phenomenal GM. I've played in their in-person, virtual, and play-by-post games, from good ol' D&D 5e to some cool experimental games like Thirsty Sword Lesbians and Women Are Werewolves. When you join a game Mel is running, you know you're about to have some serious fun! They flawlessly set the stage for any adventure, whether you're craving laughter, chills, or grand heroics. Mel excels at setting the tone for an engaging and inclusive game experience at every table. They are deeply invested in creating a safe and enjoyable experience, prioritizing consent and psychological safety. Their games are meticulously prepared, yet full of creative and delightful little surprises, usually curated to their players' interests. They are an encyclopedia when it comes to knowledge of game mechanics, but they draw on their professional experience as a teacher to make every game approachable for any level of player, whether they're a total newbie or a seasoned veteran. They're always learning and improving, taking feedback seriously and adapting to ensure everyone has a fantastic time. If you want a GM who prioritizes players and truly cares about your experience, Mel is your go-to.

Mel is an excellent GM. She ran games of Maleghast, and Dragonbane for us. She is an efficient and detailed story teller, extremely inclusive and accommodating, and does a terrific job of setting the scene for player creativity and shared experiences. she brings out the inner child in her players and builds an inviting and enjoyable space where the players can get to know each other, experience shared adventures, solve mysteries, weather fierce challenges and build shared memories of a colorful world filled with zaney and surprising characters. she has a great repertoire of character voices, concepts and is never afraid to create new concepts and deploy them on the fly to create new and sometimes comical story potential. As a person, she is trustworthy, integral, and friendly. She is possessed of hardiness and can be counted on to be there when she says she will be. In general, a great GM.

Mel is a champion when it comes to plot, responsiveness, and creative play. Her play by post games were delightful and I found myself pulled into the story immeadiately!

On several occasions I have had the delightful experience of having Mel as a GM. Mel not only taught me D&D but has also run games like Troika for a group of beginners at a party for me. Every time I play in a game run by Mel, I have a good time and always walk away with a good feeling. The adventures are fun and I never feel bogged down by needing to remember every rule, its always been safe to ask Mel questions for clarity. I was skeptical of D&D, it felt complicated and dense. Mel made it accessible and fun for me. I cannot recommend this GM enough!

I had a blast playing a TROIKA! with Mel. She did a great job explaining just enough of the rules for us to get started and continued to explain and educate us on the system as we played. Two reasons I'll be joining Mel's table again: 1) she's a great storyteller—weaving character details, plot, and interesting things about the scene into a cohesive story for us players to sink our teeth into, and 2) at the start of the session she got to know what each player was most-interested in experiencing at the table (learn the mechanics, storytelling, watch/listen, combat, etc.) and made sure to include each and every one of those experiences into our session. Can't wait for the next session!