Ukulele Mike

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5.0

(22)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

About Ukulele Mike

Rules-lite RPGs are my passion. Collaborating with players to create background and backstory is what I enjoy most. Creating a great character-driven narrative that we will tell for years is my goal. My preference is for RPG systems that support the story and also allow for players to have the option to succeed at a cost, driving the story to a climactic finish where all those checks must be paid. RPGs work best when it's like a jazz ensemble, where the whole group plays together most of the time but everyone gets a chance to step forward for their solo from time to time. I've been running a lot of "legacy campaigns" lately, where the characters can have a profound impact on the game world in a short campaign. Then start a new campaign set a few years or decades in the future in that changed world, with some of the players coming back, while some new players may also join, with characters that may or may not be related to the previous campaign. I'm available for a custom session or campaign. I ask that, if you book a custom game, that the table be at least four players, even if one of those seats ends up being empty. Custom campaigns are offered at $11/seat, including a session 0 and at least 6 additional sessions. One-shots are offered at $16.50/seat. I can put together a quality one-shot in a few days if it's a system on my list. If it's not on my list, it may be similar to something I already know, please, feel free to ask.

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

192 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Teacher

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

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How Ukulele Mike runs games

🎭 My GM Style For me, role-playing is the beating heart of every game. I bring NPCs to life with distinct voices and personalities—whether it’s a major figure who drives the story forward or a colorful side character who adds flavor to the world. ⚔️ When it comes to combat, I focus on making the action feel cinematic and story-driven. I use the mechanics available in the rules-lite systems I run, and I’m happy to lean into the crunch as much (or as little) as my players prefer. 🗺️ My tables usually run on theater of the mind, but I break out abstract maps and zone-based layouts for action sequences and combat to keep everyone grounded without slowing down the flow. 🎨 I also love using evocative art to set the mood, spark the imagination, and help establish a sense of place. Above all, I adapt my style to fit both the setting and the players at the table—making sure the game feels like your adventure as much as mine.