Malachi

he/him

5.0

(9)

Timezone

Etc/gmt

Language

English

About Malachi

I’m a seasoned GM with a passion for creating immersive, story-driven worlds where player choices truly matter. I’ve recently started running RuneQuest, weaving mythic, dangerous, and deeply detailed settings where characters live within a world that feels alive and responsive. I focus on the interplay of lore, culture, and personal stakes, making each session feel like a living story. I’m also highly experienced with D&D 5e, bringing cinematic adventure, strategic encounters, and rich roleplay opportunities to every table. Beyond that, I’ve run numerous campaigns in Starfinder 1e and the Alien RPG, blending sci-fi tension with player-driven narrative and intricate worldbuilding. Recently, I’ve branched into Call of Cthulhu, exploring horror, mystery, and the creeping dread of the unknown. Perfect for players who want high-stakes, atmospheric games. My tables thrive on collaboration, curiosity, and engagement. I love it when players surprise me with clever solutions, take bold risks, or fully embody their characters. I craft long-term arcs with meaningful consequences, but I also make space for moment-to-moment fun, creativity, and improvisation. Each session is a mix of tension, exploration, and cinematic storytelling, where every choice can ripple through the world. I run worlds for players who want epic myths, strategic challenges, and narrative depth, but I also make sure there’s always room for humour, camaraderie, and moments of pure joy. My ideal table is one where everyone’s invested, curious, and ready to dive fully into their characters, while respecting the story, the world, and each other. Whether you’re a new player looking to explore a rich world for the first time, or a veteran seeking complex narratives and meaningful choices, I can craft a table that fits your style. I love blending myth, tension, and cinematic adventure, and I aim to make every session memorable, interactive, and fun.

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood

Featured Prompts

I became a GM because

I became a GM because I love bringing worlds to life and watching players shape them. Creating mythic stories, tense mysteries, and cinematic adventures lets me combine strategy, lore, and roleplay and see the table come alive in ways only a shared story can.

My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be

If I could only bring three systems to a desert island: RuneQuest for mythic depth and rich lore, D&D 5e for cinematic heroic adventure, and Call of Cthulhu for tension, mystery, and creeping horror. Together they cover epic stories, roleplay, and spine-tingling thrills.

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

The three words my players would use to describe me: lore-driven, adaptable, engaging. I craft worlds steeped in history and myth, adjust on the fly to player choices, and keep everyone invested with stories that are rich, interactive, and full of memorable moments at every turn.

How Malachi runs games

I run games that put story, character, and player choice at the forefront. Roleplay is central to my tables. I love seeing characters grow, make hard choices, and interact with a living world. I’m comfortable using distinct voices, personalities, and mannerisms for NPCs to make each encounter feel vivid and dynamic, and I enjoy helping players lean into their own performances without pressure. My style balances narrative and mechanics. In systems like RuneQuest, I emphasise mythic storytelling, lore-rich worlds, and meaningful consequences. Where even small decisions can ripple through the story. In D&D 5e, I combine cinematic encounters and tactical challenges with immersive roleplay opportunities, allowing combat to feel both strategic and narratively impactful. In sci-fi systems like Starfinder 1e and Alien RPG, I focus on tension, atmosphere, and moral dilemmas, creating situations that challenge both wits and teamwork. Call of Cthulhu sessions lean into dread, mystery, and suspense, rewarding players who think creatively and engage with the unknown. I enjoy dynamic pacing, mixing moments of tension, exploration, and action with opportunities for character development and humour. I adapt on the fly, adjusting the story and encounters to the choices players make, ensuring everyone at the table feels their decisions matter. I encourage collaboration and creativity, letting players influence the world and its narrative while keeping the table structured and engaging. Combat is always meaningful and challenging, whether it’s a deadly RuneQuest duel, a tactical D&D fight, or a survival horror encounter in Alien RPG. I take care to make encounters feel cinematic, dangerous, and exciting, without slowing the story or overshadowing roleplay. Overall, my GM style is immersive, adaptive, and interactive. I strive to create worlds that feel alive, rich with lore and stakes, where players can make bold choices, explore their characters deeply, and experience stories that stick with them long after the session ends. I aim to blend mythic scope, tactical depth, and narrative richness into a seamless, memorable experience at every table.

Featured Prompts

If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...

If my games were movies, they'd be directed by Peter Jackson for epic mythic scope, Denis Villeneuve for tense, atmospheric storytelling, and Guillermo del Toro for dark, magical, and richly detailed worlds.

My favorite trope is...

My favorite trope is the “Reluctant Hero.” I love characters who are thrust into larger-than-life events, growing into their choices, facing moral dilemmas, and discovering their place in a world that is bigger, stranger, and more dangerous than they ever imagined.

My games focus on...

My games focus on story, choice, and immersion. I craft worlds rich with lore, tension, and mythic depth, where player decisions have real consequences, roleplay drives the action, and every session feels cinematic and alive.

Malachi's ideal table

My ideal table is full of curious, collaborative players who want to explore a world together rather than just move through it. Whether we’re diving into the mythic depths of RuneQuest, the sweeping sagas of D&D 5e, or the eerie intensity of Call of Cthulhu, I love when players lean into story, character, and choice. I welcome both new and veteran players. What matters most is enthusiasm and a willingness to engage. My tables thrive on a mix of roleplay, strategic challenge, and cinematic storytelling, where character decisions ripple out into lasting consequences. If you enjoy: Rich world-building grounded in myth, history, and culture Long-term arcs that feel like epic sagas or prestige TV Space to roleplay, make bold choices, and see them shape the story A GM who is experienced, patient, and passionate about bringing the game to life …then you’ll feel right at home at my table.

Featured Prompts

I love it when a player

I love it when a player surprises me with clever solutions, leans fully into their character, or takes a bold risk that changes the story. Moments like that make the world feel alive and the story unforgettable.

My perfect party mix is

My perfect party mix is a group that brings curiosity, creativity, and energy to the table. Players who dig into their characters, engage with the world, and make choices that shape the story create the kind of sessions I love running.

My table is not the place for...

My table is not the place for drama, trolling, or ignoring the story. I’m more about keeping things fun, engaging, and collaborative. We dive into the world, make bold choices, and enjoy the ride together.