Paula Hawthorne (she/her)
5.0
(5)
2 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Rule of Cool
About me
Hi! I'm an indie GM who has been running games for 8 years. I specialize in running immersive and memorable indie games that feel accessible for the new and refreshing for the experienced. I'm happy to run any of these games for you, just reach out! Ten Candles Dread Bluebeard's Bride Our Haunt Something is Wrong Here Wickedness Sleepaway Alice is Missing Wanderhome Dialect For the Queen Kids on Bikes Monsterhearts 2 Under the Autumn Strangely To Serve Her Wintry Hunger Masks DIE RPG Hometown Holiday Eyes on the Prize I'm sorry, did you say street magic? The Sailor and the Siren Echo Radio A Quiet Year And more!
GM Style
I specialize in running immersive and memorable indie games that feel accessible for the new and refreshing for the experienced. I love showing a system in its best light and insuring the only thing players need to bring is a good attitude!
Games played
Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Creativity
Rule of Cool
Kim R
Paula is an excellent GM and if you get a chance to play with her, you should jump on it! On the one hand, she is supportive and patient and thoroughly explains both safety tools and the game while on the other, she creates an opportunity to get thoroughly immersed in eerie horror game vibes. She also often has awesome props.
Bek
I played my first game of Alice is Missing with Paula, and it was great. She explained all the rules clearly, went over safety tools, and gave us helpful tips to keep the setup process moving. Gameplay ran smoothly, and we had a good wrap-up talk at the end. Highly recommend Paula for other games!
Morgan Hopeman
Paula was amazing! We had a fantastic game of Alice is missing I hope to play with her again soon!
Bully of Summoned Stories
Nobody is as committed to their games as Paula. Her dedication to curating unique and always memorable experiences is a gift to any player lucky enough to have Paula as a GM. Her creativity extends beyond the usual things you would expect from even the best games. The effort and additional flair she brings show a whole new level of what GMing can be. You may never know what is coming next, but you can always rely on having an amazing time.
Zachary Vaudo
Whether it's low-stakes cozy gaming or high-drama immersive roleplaying, Paula is an excellent GM for newcomer and experienced player alike. She's incredibly well-versed in a variety of play styles and systems and knows how to adapt them to make gameplay welcoming and fun for everyone.
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