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RK

RK (they/them)

5.0

(26)

Streamer
Podcaster
LGBTQ+
Queer
BIMPOC
Asian
Neurodivergent
Published Writer

4 years on StartPlaying

156 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity

About me

I'm a podcaster, streamer, and game designer. I was the GM of Prism Pals Volume 1. I'm the Keeper of The Burned Bunch, a streamed Monster of the Week Campaign on Off The Table's Twitch channel. I've also written a Tier 3 adventure for the Electrum Best Seller, Unbreakable Volume 1. I love games that focus on character narratives, collaborative story telling, and rising heroes. If you give me a backstory, I'll create twists and turns that will surprise and thrill you. Every detail is important, every action has consequences, and every story is worth telling.

GM Style

I follow the players' lead. There is a larger narrative I normally have in mind, but it changes in response to the players. I like to build worlds that are influenced and changed by the characters, rather than contain the characters within a box. I love character roleplay, but I won't ever force it. As long as you're trying a bit or letting your boundaries known, I'll be happy. I love building NPCs and at least once a campaign you'll meet a very wacky NPC. Even NPCs I randomly create will have some sort of backstory from me. I'm not a huge fan of grueling combats, so wargamers beware. I prefer theater of the mind and descriptions of scenes rather than minis and maps and heavy combat strategy. When relevant, I'll ask you how things look, ie. what your character wears, what their magic looks like, how they focus, etc. I enjoy building intense scenes through descriptions and roleplay, letting the players choose how to proceed in life and death situations. My biggest GM belief is "If you wanna try something go for it! Just know that some things will have consequences." I'm a big fan of failing forward, so consequences will normally keep the game moving forward without outright telling a player no or punishing them. Note: I use they/them pronouns. Respect my pronouns or find another table.

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Game Master Reviews (26)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Creativity

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Katy

Played 124 sessions

I have reviewed RK before because I've been in multiple games with them, and I don't feel bad reviewing again. RK is a fantastic GM who takes account of your player backstories and the story that you want to tell. They take care of their players as well, since they're very adamant about using safety tools to make sure everything goes well. I have played some of the best sessions of my life with RK at the helm and I can't wait to play more.

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Liz

Played 114 sessions

Russ is an absolutely fantastic GM. They took a one page RPG and turned it into hours of chaotic fun. It might've just been Honey Heist, but they approached the game with the kind of energy you wished all your long term campaigns had! Russ also took the time to let every player have their moments to shine, even when our party of bears was split up. Between their descriptive storytelling and colorful NPCs, I couldn't have asked for a better time. Well, except maybe asking for more time!

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Eli

Played 100 sessions

RK paid attention to our wishes and made sure to grant them. They also pushed our characters to their limits while checking in to make sure we were okay with it.

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Dav

Played 65 sessions

This was a wonderful session! RK did a wonderful job both pushing and supporting the characters in the game creating great tension and facilitate building drama! They got everything lined up for a chaotic and fun ending in the near future! Excited to see where this goes!

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Nghia

Played 60 sessions

A great ending to our very hectic adventure. We as the players kept the story going as we did not take an in-game break so all 8 sessions (and an extra session to tie everything up) of the campaign covered 24 hours in-game. RK was truly amazing to keep the story beats progressing. They made sure all of us were comfortable with all the plot points and their direction.

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Izzy

Played 54 sessions

Would not have guessed RK could upstages themselves after session one, but lo and behold. High fives all around.

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