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Rachel

Rachel (she/her)

5.0

(6)

Streamer
Published Writer
Women/Femme Identifying
Game Designer

4 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity

About me

I've been playing and running role-playing games ever since AD&D. I enjoy running character-focused games with politics and intrigue, such as Vampire: the Masquerade, Dune, or Delta Green. Horror is another favorite of mine, including games like Hunter: the Vigil, Call of Cthulhu, and similar titles. I believe the key to running a good game is by presenting characters with compelling dilemmas and interesting choices, and simply guiding how the story evolves from there. I also have experience teaching how to play, and I'd love to be the GM who introduces your troupe to the game you've been dying to try. This includes teaching teens how to play; I'd be delighted to run an age-appropriate, family-friendly game for your age 12+ kids.

GM Style

I prefer a more narrative focus of gameplay. Running fights isn't as important for me as exploring why your characters have taken to the field to begin with. When I do run combat, I like incorporating strategic elements - characters are rewarded for coming up with creative battle plans and using the environment to their advantage. I lean into the sandbox style of game running; where I create a world for your characters to interact with as you wish. I also want to make it personal; I tailor scenarios to characters' Bonds/Flaws/Disadvantages/etc to make for a more interesting and memorable story. I'm a strong believer in good boundaries making for good roleplayers. Especially with new troupes, I like having a discussion, however brief, about expectations, hopes, and boundaries for each game I run. Once we have that talk, I'm delighted to run fraught, intense sessions; including PvP/CvC.

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Game Master Reviews (6)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Creativity

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Ben Ravensdale

Rachel is a great game master. I've played in LARPs that she's run, as well as several tabletop games. She has a great grasp of player motivations and complex stories, and she has the kind of devious mind that legs itself to memorable twists and engrossing intrigue. She's vocal in her inclusivity, and makes the game fun and welcoming for all players. I highly recommend her as a GM for your next game!

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Zachery

I’ve had the pleasure of playing in games run by Rachel on several occasions. She has a firm grasp of the rules and allows players to get creative, rolling well with whatever situation they get into.

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Birdy

I've played for and with Rachel IRL and online, and she is a powerhouse. Nobody knows Vampire better, and nobody *does* it better. We've had a blast in all sorts of games, though - she's a very 'yes and' kind of person. Very inclusive, very supportive, and ready to make something cool happen together. Trust this mastermind; You won't find a better GM on here.

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Eric R.

Rachel weaves incredible tales that are filled with memorable moments and endlessly intriguing characters. She navigates imposing rulesets and complex worlds with finesse, making the entire effort look easy. She took a WoD novice like me by the hand and made me care about vampires by creating a fascinating introduction into the Sabbat.

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Ambrose

Rachel is an incredible GM, she both knows the rules but will allow for player creativity and embraces the rule of cool when it suits. She does voices, incorporates lore deeply into her sessions. Not only is she great for the experienced player, she has a world of patience for newbie players as well.

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Stephen

Rachel is an amazing story teller! She is incredibly knowledge of TTRPG systems and an excellent writer/storyteller. She develops unique and engaging stories that will be effected be your player choices. She is also very informed and respectful of redlines and veils in gaming. I have played several games with her (her WoD games being my favorite but all are great!) and can't recommend her enough. She helped me develop one my favorite PCs, a former US Judge turned La Sombra vampire. The arc for this character was amazing and Rachel as a storyteller was vital to that development.

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