Tantris Talespinner (n/a)
5.0
(10)
1 year on StartPlaying
226 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Voices, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Ever since I was young stories about epic quests, brave (and sometimes not-so-brave) heroes triumphing over fearsome creatures and dreadful foes have mesmerized me. Finding out about tabletop role-playing games changed the way I saw fantasy. The change from static narration to being involved in the world and story blew me away. Since that first session on my friend's back porch in the summer heat, I have played and run several systems, campaigns lasting several years of weekly games, and experienced all kinds of worlds. So far I have introduced over 2 dozen new players to Dungeons and Dragons and Shadowrun, and I would love to bring this experience to as many new players as I can. My campaigns include things like fully soundtracked adventures, all maps custom made by me, and a loose, friendly atmosphere at the table. I am available for specific game requests in addition to my posted offerings. I can run games in various fantasy settings, sci-fi, cyberpunk, and space operas. If I do not know the system you want to use, I can study it prior to game start, I am always happy to learn a new system!
GM Style
My start with TTRPGs was centered around roleplay and theater of the mind gameplay. This has given me a much more relaxed style of running games even now that I tend to use battle maps for combat. I enjoy running big boss battles with small encounters leading up to them instead of lots of average encounters, Roleplaying is one of my favorite aspects of GMing. Giving my players interesting stories and characters to interact with and finding ways of challenging their creativity is what drives me to run games. I primarily run homebrew settings and content, but I occasionally run modules. As a firm believer in rule 0, I will bend the rules to suit my table and ensure the game is fun above all else.
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Tantris Talespinner's Games
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Game Master Reviews (10)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Voices
Creativity
Caden
Played 146 sessions
I first started playing pathfinder 2e under Tantris as a player and instantly fell in love with the world that he has created. Knowing what he made was pure gold I decided I needed to experience as much of it as I could possibly so I decided to join every game in his setting. Every game has a perfect mix of pp/combat/exploration and never once have I felt that a session was filler allowing me to know that my money will always be well spent.
Dylan Pettigrew
Played 35 sessions
I have played several games as a player with Tantris being the GM. Each game produces new exciting adventures for any player to enjoy. One moment I throughly enjoyed was when a player had a rework on their druid character where they can transform into a werewolf and Tantris embrace the moment to create a maze that was influenced by the fey. The fey during a encounter placed a curse on this druid that allow him to transform into a werewolf. I believe that moment was perfect to address the new rework and continue the story smoothly as it was a quest for the party. If your considering starting with a new GM or DM, I would highly recommend joining these games!
Xion
Played 16 sessions
Tantris was an awesome GM for our session. Unfortunately I had to leave due to irl issues but I had a great time playing. He was super helpful for someone new to pathfinder like me and very accommodating for any ideas I came up with for my character. I would highly recommend his games to anyone.
Cookies Delicious
Played 15 sessions
Tantris has fantastic world building and makes it easy to immerse yourself in the setting, and his NPCs are interesting. I've enjoyed every session I've been with him and he's made the introductory process very smooth.
Brett
Played 12 sessions
I had never played Pathfinder before i played in Talespinners and i am glad i got into it with them at the helm! They are extremely understanding and helpful and will always take time if you have any questions. They are also fantastic at building a world and you will definitely have a great time in the sandbox environment they have created. 10/10 and five stars all around!
Neurolancer
Played 9 sessions
I was in one of Tantris’ pathfinder 2e homebrew games. His GM knowledge and the world building was excellent. Sessions are very enjoyable and very engaging. I would recommend him without reservations
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