Sara
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About Sara
My name is Sara R. (she/her) and I am a passionate storyteller and consumer of stories with a Bachelor's Degree in English and Spanish, as well as a freelance editing and writing career. I've been playing TTRPGs since 2018, so while roleplaying games passed me by in the early days of youth, they have brought incredible enrichment and fulfillment to my adult life. I began Storytelling for Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition in 2020, as I had enjoyed the lore far before I ever started playing the game! After crafting and running a unique chronicle, I realized how much I enjoyed the role of Storyteller and game master. Since then, I've run dozens (and played hundreds) of sessions, both in-person and online, of Vampire: The Masquerade, D&D 5E/5.5E and several indie RPG titles like Bluebeard's Bride. I also produced, directed, wrote and/or performed in over one hundred TTRPG actual play episodes on Twitch and YouTube. I'm inspired by film, television, video games, comic books, novels, poetry and anything that contains a story. Some of my favorite properties include Hades, The Locked Tomb series and The Witcher. I have special interests in improv comedy, psychological horror and dark fantasy. I describe my GMing style as descriptive, detailed and visceral, taking cues from the world of improv and entertainment. At my table, I pride myself on living in accordance with my values which include intersectionality, honesty, accountability and compassion. I make use of a variety of safety tools for the mental and emotional wellbeing of the table, including consent forms, X cards, and more. I strive to make everyone comfortable enough to explore heavy, emotional and sometimes dark themes through roleplaying, if that's what they desire.
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
1 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity
$20 per session
Average response time: 16 hours
Response rate: 100%
Featured Prompts
I ran my first game...
on Twitch! It was a trial by fire. I came out of it only slightly cooked.
I started running games because...
I thrive in a framework or structure for storytelling.
People are always surprised when I tell them
I used to be a nerdcore rapper.
How Sara runs games
Roleplaying is where I shine. I can do a variety of voices, accents and affectations and enjoy using physicality to embody the characters. I offer a visceral and descriptive style that is primarily theatre of the mind, though I do use online tools to assist with play. Most of all, I love to give the player characters the spotlight, allowing them to explore their past, present and future throughout the adventure. Tailoring my campaign to fit the players is one of my favorite ways to create a TTRPG experience. I am not as much a war games and tactics GM, but I do enjoy using the full scope of game mechanics for cinematic combat, unique puzzles and social challenges.
Featured Prompts
I once ran a session...
where the famous Strahd Von Zarovich was a mega-raid boss with 2000 hit points and 30 players attempted to defeat him within one hour.
My games focus on...
the players and their characters. I find fulfillment in tailoring games to them, even in shorter adventures or one-shots.
Rules are...
guidelines. Take what you want, and leave what you don't.
Sara's ideal table
Each one of my tables is different, depending on the players. As I've said, I like to tailor the experience to the players and characters. My table is always safe and accepting. I'm open to collaboration. There's always laughter, but respect for the serious moments of roleplay, as well as respect for one another. My table is smooth, not crunchy, though I have great respect for those that can handle the crunch. My table is enthusiastic.
Featured Prompts
If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
FEELINGS and exploring them!
I love it when a player
provides an unexpected plot device that I never would have devised on my own. I also love it when a player roleplays in any form.
I think min/maxing...
is for others, but not for me or my table. The story and narrative comes first for me, always. The mechanics enhance the story but do not drive it for me. I admire those that can dissect and meticulous apply the mechanics to the game, however.
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