Crazy Busy Creative

Collaborative Storyteller & Game Master

for the curious, the nostalgic, and people looking for a couple of hours away from reality.

I'm Tricia, a game master and storyteller running tables both online and in person. Whether you've never rolled a d20, played once in college and forgot everything, or you're just looking for a recurring night that's yours — you're welcome at my table. No lore homework, no judgment, no "well actually." Just good stories, told together.

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Tricia Ballad

Who Am I Anyway?

I've been playing tabletop RPGs since 1995 and running them for almost as long. I've written a full-length Pathfinder module, a fantasy novel, and I teach creative writing — but what I care about most at the table isn't the rules, it's the story we build together and whether you leave excited to come back.

In 2026 I'm taking a season to focus entirely on this: running games, writing adventures, and building a table where beginners and lapsed players are just as welcome as anyone else. If you've been curious about D&D but didn't know where to start, or you used to play and drifted away, this is your on-ramp.

My Credentials:

⋅ Published Pathfinder module author ⋅ Fantasy novelist ⋅ Creative writing instructor ⋅ GMing since 1995

What Can You Expect?

  •  No experience needed I'll walk you through everything at your first session. You will never be the only person who doesn't know what a "saving throw" is.
  • A recurring seat, or a one-off. Start slow, come back, bring a friend, get to know the table.
  • Online and in-person options, so you can start wherever's easiest for you.
  • Inclusive and Welcoming spaces. This is non-negotiable, because I know how hard it is to walk into a space that doesn't feel like yours. I won't perpetuate that.