Alex (Shporina) (he/him)
4.9
(33)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
20 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
About me
Hi there! I'm Alex, just graduated with a business degree, am 23 years old, and I've been deeply immersed in the world of TTRPGs for the past nine years, with five years dedicated to GMing. My passion for this community is boundless, and I thrive on creating unforgettable gaming experiences for my players. I've explored a vast array of games, from complex, rules-heavy systems to light, narrative-focused ones. My specialty lies in running improv and narrative-heavy one-shots, perfect for players who love spontaneity and dynamic storytelling. If you're not a fan of pre-written modules and prefer a GM who can adapt and evolve with the twists and turns of the game, then look no further. I've crafted adventures in diverse settings, including: š¦“ Caveman Times š¤ Wild/Weird West š§āāļø Traditional Fantasy š“āā ļø Pirates āÆ Cultivation Fantasy š Super abstract, interpretive games where you start as nothing I also co-created a unique TTRPG as a university project. Check it out here: Scrapped TTRPG https://rolomics.itch.io/scrapped-ttrpg If you want to see what you're buying, here's a video I made of a paid game: https://youtu.be/KL38GAQOiw0?si=JrXOIZL7HZPkDgDS
GM Style
My GM style is highly reactive and improv-focused. Imagine you're on a quest and notice a fascinating tree; that tree could suddenly become the centerpiece of our session, with the dice guiding unexpected encounters and stories. I love the unpredictable magic that happens when players' decisions drive the narrative, creating a unique and collaborative storytelling experience. My philosophy is to embrace the story that the dice are trying to tell, ensuring every session is a fresh and engaging adventure for all involved.
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Game Master Reviews (33)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Storytelling
JARED VEDITZ
I played the Witch is Dead, and Bonfire with him, I enjoyed his game a lot and hope to play more with him.
Farrian
I joined a dropin game at the local games store Alex was running, he has a novel setup for starting a level 0 game that incentivizes accepting dice-rolling and chance in character creation, and he improvised a fun session around the characters we wound up with at the table
Olin Pritchard
He always seems to give us a challenge but also gives us great ways to innovate and have fun
Skeptica
Played 2 sessions
Just played Fever Dream: The Anything Goes Game with Alex and what a wild ride! We were encouraged to run riot with our imaginations--starting from knowing nothing about ourselves and our surroundings to ending up crafting ourselves into a ghoulish monster that gobbled up everyone we could! If you like attempting anything and everything in a fast-paced game with simple but powerful dice-rolling rules, give this game, and this supportive, inventive, and friendly GM a try!
Scout Perez
Had a really great time fighting a bunch of gnomes as a little crow with a backpack to collect the eyes of the person who killed my witch master. Highlight of the game for me was throwing someone else's eyes at some guards to feak them out. Alex did. Great job leading us through the game and wrapping up the game in a satisfying was. Thanks again for leading this game!
Halle Countryman
Very friendly. This was my first time playing a tabletop RPG and he made it super enjoyable and easy to pick up. Based opinions about wizards of the coast š
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