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Cost Per Player

$20.00
Syd (Shawk)

Syd (Shawk) (she/her)

5.0

(10)

Streamer
LGBTQ+
Queer
Neurodivergent
Published Writer
Teacher/Educator
Women/Femme Identifying

1 year on StartPlaying

1 game hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Creativity

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hey there! If you're looking for a narrative, player-driven, inclusive experience - I'm your chef - no wait, game master! My gaming ingredients are: šŸ„© protein-packed - I love games with real chewable moments for players. Dig into your feelings! šŸ« fruity - I'm a part of the LGBTQIA2+ community and my ideal games reflect all sorts of diversity, neurodivergence included <3 šŸ„¬ nutrient dense - love lore? love digging into complex and interconnected systems? we stan a story built around the players! ā˜•ļø warm and cozy - I aim for an experience that draws players together and fills our buckets! Safety tools are a must! Check out the available games or contact me for a custom one-shot or campaign pitches! Here's a little bit more about my time in and out of the kitchen (game world!) I've gm'd and ran learn to play sessions, one-shots, mini campaigns, and full campaigns (30+ sessions, multi-year) for: šŸŽ² 5e (2014, module and homebrew) šŸŽ² Powered by the Apocalypse system games (Brindlewood Bay, The Between, Monster of the Week, Avatar Legends) šŸŽ² Dicepool games (Blades in the Dark, R'lyehwatch RPG, and Slugblaster) šŸŽ² OSR games (Cairn, Mausritter, and Perils & Princesses) šŸŽ² one page games (Rat Chef, Lasers and Feelings, Cracker Barrel has Fallen, Boy Problems, Honey Heist, etc - really anything I can get my hands on.) I'm the ~librarian~ of my ttrpg circle, constantly backing or supporting new games on kickstarter, patreon, or drivethrurpg. I enjoy creating a homebrew experience or tailoring content for the game my players want - so they can shine in their roleplay, character growth, and community. What I love most as a player AND a GM are those GASP moments, where jaws are hanging open, players realize a woven plot thread, or we all collectively revel in major story moments.

GM Style

I'm a narrative first, player focused game master! My games primarily revolve around exploring internal and external conflict, combat as a narrative tool, and collaborative decision-making. We're more of a writer's room - and player input is welcome and encouraged! Players can expect: - a collaborative experience built with and for my players that celebrates their storytelling - memorable NPCS with voicework - to be provided all necessary materials for the game played (and handmade supplements!) - rule of cool šŸ˜Ž - twists on horror that give players the autonomy - evolving and inclusive lore, with player-inclusive world-building. I'm big in safety tools. XNO cards, Lines and Veils, Open Door, and CATS (concept aim tone subject) are all a part of my games. Check out my DMing in action down at the YT link below!

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