Valkaza (Sam)
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About Valkaza (Sam)
Well met, fellow travelers. I’m Sam. Though I’m also known as Valkaza or simply Valk, in many realms. With over 7 and a half years of experience as a Game Master, I love to craft immersive tabletop adventures that blend rich worldbuilding, compelling narratives, and meaningful character arcs. My passion for mythology, legends, funny shenanigans and storytelling shines through in every session, guiding players on journeys where their choices truly matter. I welcome heroes of all skill levels, from first-time adventurers to seasoned veterans, and I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative table where everyone can embrace their imagination and, specially, have fun. While I’m not a professional voice actor, or anything of the sort, you’ll still catch me diving into character voices, sometimes epic, sometimes ridiculous; because nothing should stand in the way of a great story. Your story is waiting. So what are we waiting for? Let’s roll some dice, laugh out loud and journey together.
At a glance
1 year on StartPlaying
20 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
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I became a GM because
I GM because I have a deep love for storytelling, especially when shared. There’s a unique magic in building a world with others, watching it impact players and myself alike. To me, the game is a shared gift: crafted by the GM for the players, and enriched by the players for the GM.
My favorite books are
The lord of the Rings, The Neverending Story, Treasure Island and A Hundread Years of Solitud.
When I'm not running games I'm...
Writting stories, worldbuiling, reading, playing videogames or board games with friends. Sometimes teaching spanish or english as second languages.
How Valkaza (Sam) runs games
Well, I'm not going to fill this praising myself or anything. I believe every table should be primarily a place where every player has fun, feels engaged, and can shape the story. As a DM, I enjoy pouring my energy into creating rich lore and living worlds, mixing roleplay, exploration, and combat in equal measure. And while I love all aspects of the game, I do have to say my favorite moments are when players truly and fully inhabit their characters, actively making choices to bring them to life. That being said, I’m drawn to intrigue and mystery, and I welcome creativity that enhances gameplay and storytelling without breaking the balance of the game itself.
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I deal with rules issues by...
Asking what the character's are really trying to do and adapting the rules as best as I can to match those intentions in a way that everyone at the table find fun and interesting.
Rules are...
Guidelines that allow gameplay, but not shackles meant to restrict it.
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