Christa (she/they)
5.0
(12)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
56 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I have been playing Dungeons & Dragons since late 2016, and have been running campaigns for my friends since early 2017. I strive to ensure that my games are a safe space for everyone - especially women and the LGBTQIA+ community - to play and enjoy themselves, and I never turn down an opportunity to introduce a new player to D&D or to give a Forever GM a well-deserved break! https://linktr.ee/TheCalicoDragon
GM Style
For an example of my GMing style in action, you can check out the campaign I'm running for my personal friends - Calico Nation - over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwMdkoZiCwDN87MXfqaVXMdAisBmIiAcj CHARACTER FOCUS I incorporate a heavy emphasis upon player characters and their individual story arcs. I aim to deliberately structure my games around my players' characters, and their wants, needs, goals, and flaws. Though my games tend to be structured with the main story functioning as the "A Plot", and player character arcs as "B Plots", you can expect your character's personal arc to tie into the "A Plot" in some capacity as well. IN-GAME POLITICS In-game politics are central to many of my games. (Note: real world political leanings do not enter into my fantasy setting.) Though it is not required, I feel it would behoove players to have some familiarity with the goings-on of the in-game world at large, and to make note of the various big wigs that run the show. ROLEPLAY Characters and story are of the utmost importance to me. That is not to say that there won't be plenty of combat (I aim for at least one encounter every session, if the story allows for it), but if you are more interested in a kick-in-the-door, dungeon-crawl style of gameplay, my GMing style may not be right for you. SELF DIRECTION While I would describe my campaigns as On Rails games (as opposed to a Sandbox), I strive never to railroad you, and I strongly encourage self direction. I set the scene and provide all the pertinent information, and allow my players to decide what to do with that knowledge. You can and will choose your own path and set your own goals. ATTENTION TO DETAIL As my mother always says, "This is a 'Paying Attention' kind of game." (🦋The Twitter link below is actually a Bluesky link🦋)
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Creativity
Storytelling
My daughters and I cherish our D&D time with Christa. Christa's rich fantasy world is Tolkienesque in depth, arc, and backstory. Each time we play, we are transported away from the anxieties of real life into a beautiful and mysterious land full of intrigue, interesting characters and unlimited possibilities. Simultaneously, Christa is a creative writer, storyteller, improvisational performer, 3D artist, D&D historian, comedian, technological genius, mentor, and friend. She mixes all of these talents perfectly to create a gaming experience that far surpasses anything else I've ever seen in my 65 years. I highly recommend this outstanding dungeon master to anyone brave enough to venture forth into the best time of their lives. Argos (my dwarven paladin) salutes Christa with a glistening rainbow forged from a skyward blast of rainwater from his magically charged mechanical arm.
I had so much fun on the Beginner One-Shot she ran for us! Very easy instructions regarding interface, gameplay and interactions made me feel confident going into future games. She gave us a lot of space to ask questions and make decisions at our own pace, all the while making us feel like the heroes we were playing. I'm already signed up for another of her campaigns and look forward to future sessions.
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