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GM MorganJ

GM MorganJ (he/him)

5.0

(44)

Streamer
LGBTQ+
Queer
Teacher/Educator

3 years on StartPlaying

115 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

About me

Did a player just make a hilarious joke, or did I unleash an unspeakable horror on the party? Could be either. That’s part of the fun. I’ve been playing roleplaying games for over 25 years and running them for 15. I started with Dungeons & Dragons, but quickly fell in love with story-driven games like Call of Cthulhu, City of Mist, and many more. My specialty is introducing new players to roleplaying and helping veterans discover new systems they’ll love. Over the years, I’ve run long campaigns single session games, streamed games online in the UK and US, facilitated LARPs, and hosted sessions at conventions for renowned publishers like Chaosium and Hunters Entertainment from coast to coast of the US and Canada. I’ve also been a part of developing new digital tools to enhance the gaming experience — including RPG Stories, a virtual tabletop platform, and RPG Archivist, a tool that tracks your story and answers questions about your game while you play. Add in over a dozen playtests for new, pre-release roleplaying games and systems, and you’ll find I’m no stranger to picking up new players quickly and giving them a great time while they feel right at home. ⸻ 🎲 What I Offer ✅ A professional, experienced storyteller. ✅ Beginner-friendly games with clear explanations and a welcoming atmosphere. ✅ A safe, inclusive table. ✅ A chance to build a regular game night you’ll look forward to every week. ✅ Stories that range from epic fantasy to eerie mysteries, gritty noir, and cinematic horror. ⸻ ⭐ "This was hands down the best game session I've ever been in. I've been privileged to play with big names and many creators running their own games and adventures. I would play in a game run by MoraganJ over any of them" ⭐ “One of my favorite experiences at Gen Con 2024.” ⭐ "He took a group of new players to the game and led us through a captivating, suspenseful experience that introduced us to the game and told and amazing story." ⭐ "It felt totally organic in a way that I can say, without hyperbole, I’ve never experienced before in a one-shot like this." ✨ Let’s Roll Some Dice Whether it’s your first time playing or your fiftieth, I’d love to run a game for you. Let’s dive into new worlds, tell some amazing stories, and make sure every session is something you can’t wait to come back to.

GM Style

I love introducing new players to roleplaying games and running games for long-time GMs alike — because at the end of the day, most of us are here to tell cool stories, not memorize rulebooks. Rules are great for keeping everyone on the same page, but they aren’t what make a game fun (unless you are an accountant, in which case I’ve got a Call of Cthulhu character sheet with your name on it). My games focus on collaborative storytelling, memorable characters, and those unforgettable moments where the table erupts in laughter, gasps, or cheers. Whether you’re after heroic victories or gloriously catastrophic defeats, you’ll find a place at my table. Come stream an incredible story with me on Mythic Journeys.

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