About me

Greetings, travellers! I am your GM, Yanas. I used to be a marine biology researcher, and I am now a full-time pro-GM. I've been running fifth-edition Dungeons and Dragons for about a decade, and I have run both official adventures and my homebrew campaign for my friends for many years. I was also part of a local gaming club, where I ran games for different people weekly. I enjoy dabbling with game design, world-building, and voice impressions. Due to my research background, I like to add a bit of science fun where possible. I also watch actual plays, such as Critical Role, Dimension 20, and Acquisitions Inc., so that we can geek out together about that.

GM Style

My GM philosophy is that I am in charge of everyone having fun together, and everyone having fun as a group is the most important thing. A 3-4-hour session is a lot of time to take out of a busy adult's schedule, and I try to treat that with respect. Player agency is my second priority. The whole draw of TTRPGs for me is that they allow for doing much more than what can be coded into a video game. So, I try my best to allow as much freedom as possible without breaking things. I lean more toward a high-fantasy and light-hearted playstyle, mostly focusing on role-play and combat with some light puzzles and survival thrown in there where appropriate. I try to emphasize all pillars of play to foster variety and enable every player's character to shine. When it comes to creativity, I thrive on building captivating worlds and crafting immersive experiences for my players. I also enjoy constantly testing and tinkering with the latest high-tech tools and resources for TTRPGs to improve my skill set and player experience.

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