Holly

I met Alasdair by chance just over a year ago and have since played in a few games that they've run. I hadn't had the opportunity to play in any games until they graciously invited me and I've had an awesome time; so comfortable being vulnerable in-character was I in one of our One Ring 2e sessions that I genuinely cried a little. They're excellent at The Vibes™. Beyond that, one of my favourite aspects of our games has been the willingness to work with player creativity to tell a good story. I think that the groups I've been a part of so far have somehow always managed to end up creating an unexpected direction for the stories to take, and Alasdair is always ready to match pace with us and come up with rewarding adventures that leave me rubbing my hands together with glee. There's been some deliciously juicy plot points so far that I've absolutely relished being able to take part in. Alasdair is well read, articulate, and historically and sociologically literate, and that comes through in play. NPCs are often believable, textured individuals, and Alasdair lends a similar verve to the settings that I've played in with them at the helm so far. Ultimately, playing in Alasdair's games has elevated my nascent personal and interpersonal TTRPG skills to a degree I had previously not thought myself capable of; while my fellow players deserve credit for that too, Alasdair's approach to these games has made me want to jump in wholeheartedly and really commit to my characters despite the significant anxiety I once felt over that.