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Vhaidara

Vhaidara (she/her)

5.0

(39)

2 years on StartPlaying

354 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Knows the Rules

About me

I have been playing TTRPGs since high school, and introduced many friends to the hobby through college. For the last 7 years, most of my DMing practice came from a Living campaign, running over a hundred sessions online for dozens of individuals. I am a creative individual, with experience improvising in response to player nonsense (possibly the best part of any game) who enjoys seeing more off-the-wall character concepts. While I make an effort to keep things balanced, I prefer to err in the side of player enjoyment. I am a trans woman, and the only people not welcome at my table are those who take issue with the existence of others. I am open to running any time, any day but Saturdays (which are my day to act as a player). If you have a particular adventure you want to play, drop me a message and I can put it on my schedule. Fastest response will be given over Discord, StartPlaying doesn't notify me when i get a message through the site. Vhaidara#2489. If you see a game on my schedule with no players in it, I am perfectly willing to modify the game or the time to match with a new group, think of those more as proposals

GM Style

I greatly enjoy both roleplaying and tactical combat. I also generally aim to stick to rules unless something is discussed beforehand. The systems I enjoy are generally well balanced, but I am comfortable enough with them to be willing to make some changes to enable some stranger character concepts. The point of a game is to have fun, so as long as the group is enjoying themselves, I consider it a win. My general tone preference is to the heroic, though conflicted characters and even evil characters are welcome, as long as they are cooperative and not antagonistic. In game antagonism is only okay if the players involved have both agreed to it out of game (and those are some of the best stories I've seen)

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Game Master Reviews (39)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

Knows the Rules

Conan (He/Him) avatar

Conan (He/Him)

Played 109 sessions

Vhaidara is an excellent GM. The vibe you hope for at tables is everyone laughing and having fun. I have now played several games with her and that has been the overwhelming vibe. Yes we are role playing, but we are having fun. If you want that serious game where everything is taken seriously, then I don't want to play with you. TTRPG is a form of play and it is supposed to be fun. You can feel all sorts of ways and do all sorts of things but if your not having fun, then why are you playing. Every session with Vhaidara has been filled with giggles and laughs according to lines and antics that those playing pull. I create interesting characters and play them. Vhaidara not only worked with that but created a deeper hook into the game. She also had rule changes for what she felt was not working in PF2E. No system is perfect and identifying issues and addressing them are the signs of a GM that not only knows the rules, but is trying to adjust them for a better experience. In the latest session I played with her, I watched her teach a 5E player how to play PF2E and how the action economy was vastly different. She did it calmly and with grace, explaining the various options that player had while they played and giving them a chance to change their actions based on their new understanding of the rules. This is a an excellent way to introduce new players to a new system and let them have a good time. I think a session with her is worth the money you spend. I think that is the highest recommendation I can give someone on this app.

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PastorPlague

Played 51 sessions

Vhaidara is an amazing and terrific GM. She welcomed my wife and I to the game (actually found players for the game when we signed up which was amazing!) and helped teach the rules and system to my wife and I. She is amazingly patient as well as we have 4 kids and randomly are needed by them which she understands, as well as being understanding and giving us time when my service dog suddenly passed away, always checking in on me and seeing how I was holding up through the grieving process. I cant express how fortunate we feel to have found such an amazing, friendly, and fun GM to play with. We love playing in her games and we are hoping to join more in the future.

Jason avatar

Jason

Played 49 sessions

Top 3 favorite DM remote and in person. You can tell she really enjoys DMing. She has a lot of fun and well received home brews for certain situations that makes a lot of sense. A good balance with raw and player freedom.

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aecht

Played 40 sessions

Expert understanding of the rules and game system. Puts in the time before session to review the monster abilities to make sure fights are challenging but also not bogged down by having to look up effects. Very good at "reading the room" in terms of deciding when to let players roleplay and when to push them towards the next objective

Alexander avatar

Alexander

Played 25 sessions

Vhaidara is a fantastic GM. This was only the 2nd time I had played PF2E and she was fantastic in smoothing over any of the bumps being a new player may bring. She really works with you to create a fantastic experience and goes out of her way to foster a safe, fun, and exciting atmosphere! Would highly recommend.

Jeremy avatar

Jeremy

Played 13 sessions

Vhaidara is helpful and always willing to encourage players. She is knowledgeable about the world and lore.

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