Robin (he/they)
5.0
(45)
2 years on StartPlaying
184 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
🏳🌈Robin (or Kat) He/they/she (Not picky), LGBT+🏳🌈 Hello, nice to meet you! I'm a professional GM of two years with a focus on acting and storytelling, gravitating to RP heavy games and character driven narratives, having multiple year+ long campaigns already ongoing! My background is in writing, amateur acting, and improv. I am not a professional voice actor, but I do also do voices and am consistently expanding my abilities in that area...I've also been told I can do a near perfect sheep impression. 🐑 I am also a proud activist who values promoting inclusivity and safety for minority groups at my tables. Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is my comfort campaign and the one I'm known for, having written my own expansion and additional content on the setting and plot focusing more on the faction intrigue, exploration, and RP potential of the game that has been well recieved in the community. I am currently compiling a rewrite to release on DM's guild! ⭐Current Full Campaigns⭐ D&D 5e-Waterdeep Expanded (Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday nights) D&D 5e Curse of Strahd (Monday night) ⭐Campaigns Looking For Players⭐ Storm Over Phandalin (1/6 Players) ⭐Coming Soon? ⭐ I am interested in branching out to more game systems in upcoming months, and am looking to run some short adventures and one shots in the following systems. -Avatar Legends -Bladerunner the TTRPG -The One Ring TTRPG -Pathfinder 2e -Vampire: The Masquerade 5e -DIE! The Roleplaying Game -Monsterhearts -Cyberpunk RED -Delta Green Open to one-on-one PbP Duets on request! These start at $60/week for a base adventure, going up in price for custom games depending on the complexity and the rate of posting. This is negotiable to an extent, if you would like to reach out and discuss! ⭐Hiring for Private Events!⭐ I also host private events, though request at least a week and a half notice before the time you book me for to make sure I can set a game up to my standards and have time to fully discuss what you're looking for. This starts at $30/per person for a 3-4 hour session, price increase to $50/per person for longer sessions. I run for 2-5 people in these instances, rate increase also noted for larger groups. I need an advance notice of at LEAST a week, more if hiring for an adventure built from the ground up, which I will also need to discuss payment on as this takes far more time to customize on my end. This is potentially negotiable to an extent, if you would like to reach out and discuss!
GM Style
✅You matter. I believe in working together for a communal storytelling experience is one of the things that makes TTRPGs truly special as a medium. I always prioritize trying to make the party a solid core of the story, and respecting player agency. ✅A healthy group! Point one will not be put over the good of the whole. I want the table to feel safe, welcoming, and hopefully a space where you can also become friends with people around the table! I will not abide toxic behavior. ✅Communication! Keeping a well running, safe table is important to me. I value communication and mutual respect. If you have problems or concerns, we will talk about them like mature adults and try our best to find a solution. ✅A focus on complex NPCs, a living world, and a story driven by player choice. With years of storytelling experience, I want to help make YOU part of a growing, immersive narrative. ✅Everything is setup with either Foundry or Roll20, along with Kenku for music and sound effects. Handouts, theater of mind splash pages, and hand-picked battle maps all set up for easy use! I use Foundry as my main VTT currently but have over 9500+ hours on Roll20 as well. There is no cost to use either service on the player's end! Everything else in handled in discord! MY DM STYLE 🤹♀️ A mix of Rule of Cool and RAW, with preference to rulings that enable dynamic, interesting scenes without breaking the game. 🌄 Beautiful maps for combat, along with splash pages and handouts to enhance RP and immersion! 👨❤️💋👨 A friendly personality and welcoming community! I want to do my best to make my tables feel like a group of friends, and not just a transactional service. 🎶 Curated music playlists, as well as soundboards to emphasize tense moments! 🕵️♀️ Player agency prioritized, with one on one check ins and brainstorming sessions to get what you want out of your PCs! 🏹 Challenging but more sparse combat encounters tied to the narrative beats of the campaign. GAMEPLAY DETAILS AND VTT SETUP 🎆 Automated effects for spells and attacks! 🔎 A roleplay heavy focus where the story and characters are at the forefront! ✨ Group voted inspiration awarded after every session! 💗Accessibility settings (For hearing, mute, flashing lights, etc.) 🔥 Secure Foundry VTT Hosting via The Forge 🎇Immersive dynamic lighting and effects! Including day to night cycles on maps! Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/sesssHUFmR New to SPG? Use this link to get $10 off your first game! https://startplaying.games/referral/cl4oru8fl6eb2bopk67031dmd ROBIN'S GAME STYLE: Exploration: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Humor: ⭐⭐⭐ Social RP ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Puzzles: ⭐⭐ Combat ⭐⭐
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Game Master Reviews (45)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
Prof. Kilby
Played 21 sessions
My very first Dnd group disbanded unfortunately. So naturally I went looking around and came across a Waterdeep Campaign that Robin was currently running. The group was already about close to half way through the Campaign but was more than happy to add me to the their version of Waterdeep. After a few small meetings and 16 sessions later I can say that Robin dose a phenomenal job of creating a narrative for each player character. And making fun connections between the players and their NPCS. They are also good at dealing with the chaotic nature that us players throw at them and can just as quickly throw it back at us. Making the sessions always a good time for everyone. They are also quite flexible when players have home brew ideas for characters, and will work with you to help make it work without it being too broken. They also know the lore and NPCS of their campaign and loves talking or Role playing each one of them. So if you enjoy a depth of lore and knowledge you will enjoy sinking your teeth into their playstyle. All and all, Robin's games are great with Role playing, great storytelling, and a safe environment for everyone. They are a great DM for all of these and much more.
Athanasia
Although I wasn't able to play in Robin's game for long (irl complications) the short time I had was enjoyable. They really went out of their way to create an interactive and personal experience for the characters and made the choices feel important and impactful. When things settle down, I hope to be able to play in their game again.
James
Played 9 sessions
Kat is one of the best DMs I know. They are excellent at world building and prep work. They really make the sessions come alive and feel like you're in the world. They are really good at balancing many plot threads that keep us players engaged. The campaign we are in has a lot of custom work, they have even learned a new VTT (Foundry) in no time to make the sessions much more immersive and fun. They are incredibly dedicated to their craft.
Echos Fable
Played 66 sessions
As a player who is completely new to DnD, Robin is extremely welcoming, has incredible patience and deeply cares for the enjoyment and understanding of everyone at their table. They excel in embedding your character into the established world, clearly communicating ideas from relevant story arcs to intricate details that make both the character and world come to life. Each session has felt like diving into a rich narrative series, immersed by choices that creatively impact the story. The questlines are more passionately driven by character motivations as opposed to rigid linear pathways, and woven into each other in such a way that builds an evermoving world. They know the game inside and out, as well as each NPC that you encounter. And apart from the game itself, Robin strives for a collaborative table, ensuring that each player's voice is heard and that check-ins are regular. I would highly recommend this GM to any and all who enjoy roleplay, worldbuilding, and a game where you and your choices matter!
Jeff
Played 9 sessions
Robin has been a great DM for our Curse of Strahd PbP. They keep the game moving at a comfortable pace, check in with the group regularly, and deliver on plenty of visual aids and sounds to ensure we're fully immersed on the vibe of the campaign. Would definitely play in more games at their table!
John
Played 38 sessions
I recently started a Waterdeep campaign with Robin and I've already been impressed by the qualities that set them apart as a GM. Join a game with them if you want a GM as invested in your character as you are. They are dedicated to weaving your character into the narrative with a depth of care and conscientiousness you rarely find, and they are just as committed to communicating with you as a player to ensure your expectations are met and aligned. Robin inspires and rewards you for the thought behind your character, and exemplifies the potential of collaborative storytelling in DND. I have also been impressed by how much they elevate the module. Some folks might run module campaigns like a generic game of Madlibs, but Robin has clearly done a lot of work to customize and expand the content, on top of tailoring the plot beats to your group. They know Waterdeep and its inhabitants inside and out, and slip naturally into character and voices for the NPCs. If you value roleplay and worldbuilding, I highly recommend this GM!
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