Gabi
Game Master
Gabi
Game Master
Gabi
she/they
My name is Gabi (or sometimes Bysia) and I’m a fan of all forms of storytelling! Books, films, series, games, tabletop, podcasts - anything that tells a story. I’m also keen to chat about these topics or hear about your favourites. I’m always on the lookout for something new!
As if that didn’t keep me busy enough, I’m also a crafter. I sew, embroider, play music, crochet, knit, and paint miniatures! I’m always happy to share some DIY tips or learn something completely new.
I love meeting new people and hearing their perspectives on the world and the game. One of the best parts of any RPG is when the notes go out the window and we embark on an epic adventure together. Surprise me with your ideas anytime!
Looking forward to playing together ;3
How I conduct games
My games often revolve around roleplay and puzzles, whether it's cracking codes or discerning the true intentions of the NPC you're conversing with. I enjoy when players devise wild plans and unconventional solutions, and I absolutely love those moments in games when someone delivers a five-minute monologue explaining why, against all odds, their unique plan will actually succeed! (I have a soft spot for this; it works 99% of the time.)
I enjoy incorporating music, playing with the idea that not everything is as it seems, and creating layers upon layers of conspiracy that run deep. Depending on the mood, this can shift into darker themes or lean towards more light-hearted adventures with lower stakes.
Dungeons & Dragons
Forge your own fantasy tale with Dungeons & Dragons. Create a party of brave heroes, outsmart traps, negotiate with dragons, and claim treasure in vibrant worlds. Imagine the camaraderie of The Lord of the Rings, but you decide the paths, the battles, and the conclusion.
View system: Dungeons & DragonsCall of Cthulhu
Call of Cthulhu is the classic game of investigative cosmic horror. Take on the role of doomed investigators delving into occult mysteries and the fragility of sanity.
View system: Call of CthulhuVampire: The Masquerade
Vampire: The Masquerade is a modern-night roleplaying game centred around hunger, power, and secrecy. Imagine Interview with the Vampire, but you’re in control. Plot, seduce, and endure as a coterie while a professional Game Master brings a city of dark politics to life.
View system: Vampire: The MasqueradeDiscworld Roleplaying Game
Step into Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, where wit and absurdity blend with genuine heart. Pursue clues alongside the City Watch, exchange quips with wizards, or get entangled with trolls and guilds. A professional Game Master orchestrates clever, comedic escapades and charming mysteries for 2 to 6 players.
View system: Discworld Roleplaying GameVaesen
Vaesen is Nordic folk horror set in a mythical 19th century. You play as investigators with the Sight, travelling to remote towns to uncover eerie folklore, strike difficult bargains, and confront the inhuman. Imagine Penny Dreadful by lantern light, featuring trolls, nixies, and long winter roads.
View system: VaesenCity of Mist
City of Mist is an urban fantasy noir where your crew investigates crimes while harnessing mythic powers. Imagine American Gods set in rain-soaked back alleys. A professional Game Master crafts mysteries, moral dilemmas, and cinematic action tailored to your group.
View system: City of MistRoot: The Roleplaying Game
Skulk, scheme, and survive as vagabonds in the Woodland, caught between warring factions. Root: The Roleplaying Game brings the delightful edge of the Root board game to tense intrigue, heists, and diplomacy. Perfect for clever crews and story-driven play.
View system: Root: The Roleplaying GameTales from the Loop
Be kids in the 80s that never were, where robots stand idle in fields and a vast particle accelerator hums beneath your town. Tales from the Loop combines warm nostalgia with gentle chills, reminiscent of Stranger Things but with a kinder touch, using simple rules that keep friendship, curiosity, and bikes at the forefront.
View system: Tales from the LoopWarhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound
Stand as legendary heroes entwined by destiny in Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound. Embark on quests across the Mortal Realms, confronting Chaos, creatures, and deranged deities. If you appreciate the epic scale of God of War, you'll relish this swift, heroic team play with a skilled Game Master.
View system: Warhammer Age of Sigmar: SoulboundThirsty Sword Lesbians
Thirsty Sword Lesbians is a romance-focused game featuring flirtation, swordplay, and strong emotions. Imagine the heart and humour of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power at your table. Perfect for light-hearted adventures, found family connections, and swashbuckling with heart.
View system: Thirsty Sword LesbiansAlice Is Missing
Search a small town for a missing teenager in a GM-less, silent roleplaying game told entirely through text messages. If you enjoy Veronica Mars, this intimate mystery offers raw emotions, quick gameplay, and a compelling story for 3 to 5 players in 90 to 150 minutes.
View system: Alice Is MissingMy Little Pony: Tails of Equestria
Create your own pony and tackle challenges with kindness, cleverness, and teamwork in My Little Pony: Tails of Equestria. It captures the essence of the Friendship is Magic TV series. Enjoy gentle stakes, imaginative puzzles, and heartwarming heroics for children, families, and groups of friends.
View system: My Little Pony: Tails of Equestria
Dark Fantasy
Gritty magic, fragile hope, and choices that leave a mark as monsters don human faces and the price of victory runs deep. Think The…
View genre: Dark FantasySteampunk
Victorian grit, brass gadgets, and bold invention. Imagine Around the World in 80 Days with airships, clockwork automatons, and smokestack…
View genre: SteampunkMystery
Follow the clues, construct timelines, and apprehend the culprit. Think Knives Out, but you are the detective, assembling alibis and…
View genre: MysteryCozy
Warm, low-stakes tales about tea, neighbours, and small joys. Imagine Stardew Valley with friends, where gentle challenges inspire kind…
View genre: CozyCrime
Pull off a slick heist, track down a killer, or navigate the mob's code. Crime games balance planning, pressure, and morally ambiguous…
View genre: CrimeConspiracy
Unravel layers of deception as you follow leads through dimly lit rooms, encrypted files, and betrayals. Paranoia escalates with each clue…
View genre: ConspiracyWestern
Dusty trails, tense standoffs, and tough decisions on the frontier. Imagine Red Dead Redemption at the table as you journey with cowboys…
View genre: WesternWhimsical
A whimsical fantasy where logic takes a breather and kindness resolves issues. Imagine Alice in Wonderland, filled with curious rules…
View genre: WhimsicalNoir
Neon, rain, and poor choices. Noir places you in the role of a weary detective or a doomed con artist in a city that conceals its decay…
View genre: NoirWeird
Venture into peculiar realms where reality falters, logic unravels, and wonder coexists with fear, much like Annihilation. Anticipate…
View genre: Weird
Discord
Discord is a free voice, video, and text chat app for online RPGs. Your group meets in a private server, chats via voice, shares screens, and keeps notes…
View platform: DiscordRoll20
Roll20 is a browser-based virtual tabletop for maps, tokens, lighting, and character sheets. Your group can join quickly, share the same table online, and play…
View platform: Roll20Zoom
Zoom is a reliable video chat platform for online tabletop gaming, featuring clear audio, active cameras, and quick screen sharing for maps and handouts. It's…
View platform: ZoomMicrosoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a dependable video, voice, and chat platform for online TTRPG sessions. Join via a link in a browser or app while your group communicates…
View platform: Microsoft TeamsGoogle Meet
Google Meet is a browser-based video call tool that allows screen sharing, making it ideal for hosting online RPG sessions without the need for installations…
View platform: Google Meet
Learn more about me
My favourite thing to hear from a player is…
"Alright, I have a wild idea, but hear me out." They then proceed to describe something that's a bit of a stretch, yet just close enough to make me chuckle and say, "You know what? Give it a go." And somehow, it always works! One of the mysteries of the universe, I guess.
What players think of my games…
I think the positive feedback I hear most often (or basically every time I play with any group) is that my strongest suit is the music and the NPCs. I love engaging with the characters, giving them their own little stories and making them a very active part of the world. That, of course, doesn't mean they aren't a narrative device to help the players shine brightest - but I do enjoy the social interaction and social puzzles... as well as significant choices based on the NPCs you have come to love ;3
The villain I became too fond of…
There was this one character I created who was entirely redeemable, complete with a tragic love story and all the elements for a proper dark romance. Unfortunately, despite this, my players decided he had to go - or, as the saying goes, "the evil twink must pay". I felt down for days afterwards. He still lingers a bit rent-free in my mind.
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