Michelle, Tabletop Troupe (she/they)
5.0
(8)
1 year on StartPlaying
17 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
About me
Hi there! I'm a game master for the past 3 years, player of many different TTRPGs for over 5 years, and a NPC of three opossums in a trench coat. I want to run a TTRPG for you and your friends to having fun while fantasizing a life you wish you had like no loans, killing giant spiders for their atrocities, befriending ever creature you come across, collecting shiny new weapons and cool clothes, thinking of the most ridiculous ways to con a monarch to fund your world tour of stab and grab antics, and more (puns and play on words included). If you think you would want to play, give me a message and we can see what mischief you and your friends can get up to while I, reluctantly but happily, facilitate your shenanigans.
GM Style
I love to roleplay with my players, either with important NPCs (non-playable characters) or just regular NPCs that you may meet with on the street, in a shop, or in a tavern. I love to think how a PC (player characters) is viewed through the lens of the campaign setting, campaign politics, or possibly bonds the PCs may make with any NPC they may run into with a campaign. I try to make distinctive voices for each NPC and make it fun, interesting, or "fun to hate" a bad NPC that your players may grow to dislike (i.e. the BBEG, a greedy selfish noble, a hag with ulterior motives). I do enjoy making battles for my players, and I ask my players often how they want to describe their kills in their own way. What I strive for is to give my players the say in their role-play experience as much as they feel comfortable doing. I am the GM (game master), but you're writing this story as much as I am when you battle monsters and role-play with other players. In a weird metaphor, I am a baker and I give you the campaign "cake" recipe and ingredients. It is up to you how you bake and decorate this cake as much as myself. What the "cake" (campaign) turns into is one of the most fun parts of TTRPGs. Neither of us can exactly predict how the cake with look or taste, and that's the most fun part of TTRPGs.
Games played
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (8)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Storytelling
Jaydan
Played 13 sessions
DM runs games very smoothly, ensures each player has the opportunity to do what they want and to speak. Her scene management is great and she will not forget to come back to your character - so you will always have the chance to enjoy what you've paid for. Characters are immersive and feel unique.
Anfernee Kennedy
She is very expressive and makes it easy to engage I enjoy talking with the npcs and learning about the world
Kalyn Davis
I have played in 2 campaigns where Michelle is DM, and I look forward to the session every week. When I was first looking for a group at the game store, she was very accepting and I was able to hop right in their campaign. I enjoy interacting with her NPCs and getting to explore the weird places we sometimes end up.
Frank Vernon
My kids and I have played in Michelle's games for over a year. In both the kid-friendly games and the "adults-only" games, she's made D&D sessions some of the most memorable days in the last year! You definitely won't regret jumping into one of her campaigns!
Joshua C Stockett
I've played in two games with Michelle as a DM and in one game where she was player. She is a great DM who knows the rules but isn't afraid to ask for help with rules if needed. She does a great job at keeping things organized and keeping everyone on target when players try and stray or get sidetracked. She handles combat really well and tries to keep it moving so it doesn't get bogged down or take to long.
Reebo
Michelle is very kind and friendly. She knows the rules but keeps the focus on the story. Her NPCs are entertaining, often funny. She has excellent maps and minis.
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