About me

Greetings, adventurers! I am Nightflame—your storyteller, your world-weaver, your humble Dungeon Master. Though my journey on StartPlaying began very recently in 2025, I bring to the table over three years of professional Dungeon Mastering and seven years of hands-on TTRPG experience, forged in the fires of imagination and sharpened through countless epic tales told around tables both real and virtual. At the heart of my offerings is the Nightflame Anthology—a series of original one-shots that explore strange realms, haunting mysteries, and pulse-pounding action. Every game is handcrafted and self-contained—from the plot and setting to the very foes you’ll face. This isn’t prewritten content... this is bespoke, narrative-driven D&D built to make you feel like the protagonist of a series of legendary tales. New to the game? You’re more than welcome at my table. I would love to guide you through the rules and help you bring your character to life. A seasoned adventurer? Get ready for dynamic encounters, impactful choices, and narrative arcs that give your character room to shine. Love a good twist, a bit of drama, or a well-placed moral dilemma? You’ve found your home. Player immersion is my sacred charge. I strive to ensure that every hero—whether a brooding rogue or a singing warforged—is treated as essential to the story. Your backstories will echo through the world, your choices will ripple across realms, and your character’s legacy? That’s what legends are made of. Join me, and together we’ll forge something unforgettable: a tale worth telling, a moment worth remembering, and a world that feels like it was made just for you. The dice are waiting. The veil is lifting. Your seat is open. Will you answer the call? - Nightflame

GM Style

## Session Breakdown ## • Sessions run similarly to the schedule on their individual listings (depending on which one-shot) with a formal break every 90 minutes—feel free to stretch, grab snacks, or step away briefly whenever needed. • Gameplay blends puzzle solving, social interaction, and combat for a well-rounded D&D experience. • Sessions are hosted on Google Meets/Zoom/Microsoft Teams, enhanced with evocative ambient music and soundscapes where appropriate—but I lean heavily into Theater of the Mind to center character immersion and cinematic storytelling. • A minimum of 2 players is required for most games. If one or more players can’t make it, I’ll check in with the rest of the group to determine if we reschedule or forge ahead. ## DM/GM Style ## • I focus on a balanced blend of the three D&D pillars: puzzles, roleplay, and combat. Once I get to know what you and your fellow adventurers enjoy most, I’ll fine-tune the pacing and emphasis for maximum enjoyment. • Immersion is key—expect rich narration, character voices, and atmospheric storytelling. I also encourage player-to-player roleplay and collaborative storytelling between characters. • Rules-wise, I follow Rules As Written with a flexible Rule of Cool (RoC) mindset. If a rule doesn’t serve the story or your fun, I’m open to discussion—always aiming for fairness, not pedantry. • Combat is tactical but cinematic. I run it descriptively for clarity, with a homebrew mechanic I call the Crunchy Crit: any critical hit may become a triple damage dice roll, and it stacks with each additional crit rolled during the same attack sequence. • Minor homebrew elements—such as custom mechanics, items, or enemies—are occasionally used to spice up encounters. I’m also open to homebrew races, classes, and equipment with prior discussion. Creativity is encouraged! • Character death is rare but not impossible. You’ll always get in-world cues before the danger escalates to a deadly degree. ## Attendance Policy ## Life happens, and I understand. If something comes up and you can’t attend or will be late, please message me as soon as you’re able. Know that you will never be charged for a session that you don't attend. ## Failed Payments ## Should a payment issue arise, no worries—I’ll contact you directly so we can sort it out together! I will politely ask that we sort any issues out as soon as possible so that we can continue on our adventures together post-haste!

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