Ryan - Tafelavontuur

he/him

4.9

(19)

Timezone

Europe/amsterdam

Language

English

Identity

LGBTQ+

Queer

Neurodivergent

About Ryan - Tafelavontuur

Welcome to your next Table Adventure! I'm Ryan (he/him), the GM behind Tafelavontuur. I specialize in running beginner-friendly tabletop games where players can learn at their own pace, ask questions freely, and feel confident making choices even if it's their very first session. My goal is always the same: make sure everyone at the table feels comfortable, involved, and excited to keep playing. I run games that are player-driven and flexible. I enjoy teaching rules as they come up, keeping the game moving forward without overwhelming anyone. Clever ideas and creative problem-solving are encouraged, and I work with players to make their characters feel like they truly belong in the world. While I don't force heavy roleplay, I do enjoy bringing NPCs and situations to life when moments call for it. Safety and includion matter to me. I use clear safety tools, set expectations up front, and check in when needed so the table stays fun and respectful for everyone. Whether you're brand new to TTRPGs or just looking for a relaxed, supportive GM, you can expect a game that's welcoming, well-paced, and focused on shared enjoyment. If you're curious but nervous, you're exactly the kind of player I love running games for.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

15 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Inclusive

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

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I got started GMing...

as a child with my very first TTRPG; Pokémon Jr. Adventure Game: Pokémon Emergency! I ran my siblings and cousins through their very own Pokemon journey where they got to solve problems, catch pokemon, and battle!

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Patient, engaging, and welcoming. My teaching, inclusivity, and honoring player choices are common highlights from player feedback.

When I'm not running games I'm...

always trying to find more inspiration that I can weave into my games and enhance my storytelling, primarily through anime, videogames, and boardgames. My favorite games are the ones that spotlight emergent storytelling or unique mechanics that change the way you think about games as a medium.

How Ryan - Tafelavontuur runs games

If you’re nervous about rules, roleplay, or “doing it wrong,” that’s normal and it’s exactly what I’m good at helping with. You can expect: Clear, patient teaching: rules are explained as they come up, without lectures or rule dumps (at least not very big ones) Player agency first: your decisions shape the direction and tone of the campaign. Want goofy? Lean towards edgy? Want to feel it out first? Totally okay! Beginner-friendly pacing: I give space to think, ask questions, and learn at your own speed and I'm never afraid of repeating myself or rephrasing. Inclusive & safety-focused play: everyone deserves to feel safe, comfortable, and heard Creative problem solving: clever ideas are encouraged, not shut down. Combat is never the only option. I aim for a balance where the rules support the story, not smother it. You don’t need to be confident, loud, or experienced, just curious and willing to try.

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I deal with rules issues by...

leaning on my intuition and what suits the story best. What's most important is that everyone has fun and the game doesn't grind to a halt. We can always look it up later and move forward with the correct information, and I'm always open to being corrected.

I once ran a session...

for 10+ players. My high school friends all wanted to play together, and I was able to help them all make characters and learn the game. I ended up learning a lot from them on how to improvise because they never tackled problems head-on and rarely took no for an answer.

When it comes to voices

am admittedly still getting used to the discomfort of it all. I'd love to try it out more and give each NPC a bit more flair, but there's absolutely no worries if you're nervous about roleplaying for the first time because I'm still learning and improving, too!

Ryan - Tafelavontuur's ideal table

My ideal table is a group of players who have no preconceived notions of what Dungeons & Dragons is "supposed to be" and simply come with their imaginations and creativity. People who have all read different books and watched different shows and have a unique impact on the game that only they can bring. Whether you're inspired by Lord of the Rings or Kingdom Hearts or Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, YOU have a unique perspective that will bring something completely original to the table, I'm sure of it!

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I am for a vibe that's...

all about improv and "yes and". Add to the scene. Interject dialogue. Share history about your character's backstory, race, homeland. The game and the story are YOURS. Anything you say (within reason) becomes true.

I love it when a player

interacts with the story first and the game second. We all love our spell lists and feats but when you enter a room and the first thing you think of is how to use the environment to your advantage, you really draw everyone else in to the scene and that's what storytelling is about.

I think metagaming...

is so much fun! Everyone has a different background, so it's fun playing with what your character would or wouldn't know. Sometimes it creates fun moments your character gets to learn or show off!