Sunderfolk Dev Praises Anjali Bhimani’s Performance as the Game Master

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In the realm of Sunderfolk, the team aims to replicate the immersive experience of tabletop role-playing games through a digital medium. This involves incorporating a Game Master (GM) who sets the stage for each adventure, offers diverse character voices for the town’s inhabitants in Arden, and describes the dynamic combat encounters with the diverse enemies populating the Sunderlands. The esteemed actor and tabletop RPG veteran Anjali Bhimani lends her voice to the role of the Game Master in Sunderfolk, having previously guided players in various tabletop events like Critical Role’s Puppy Roll.

During a chat with Game Rant, Sunderfolk’s director Erin Marek showered praise on Bhimani’s acting skills, stating that she infused “an incredible amount of zest and vitality” into her character. What caught Marek’s attention was the vast array of unique voices that Bhimani, famous for roles like Symmetra in Overwatch and Yatzli in Avowed, lent to each non-player character (NPC) in the game.

A Game Master Must Play A Variety Of Roles

In the selection process for the Game Master, Marek clarified that the Sunderfolk team required an individual versatile enough to assume multiple roles and seamlessly transition between them. This role is similar to a Dungeon Master in games like Dungeons and Dragons or other tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). Essentially, a Game Master guides the narrative, voices non-player characters, assists players in navigating complex combat situations, and performs various additional tasks. Marek went on to explain more about the specific qualities they were seeking in their ideal candidate.

In our search for a voice actor for our game, we were seeking someone who was already immersed in the Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) community and had a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in being a game master. This role requires not only narrating an epic tale but also guiding and directing the players, as well as collaborating with them to ensure their success at specific points.

The Sunderfolk team recognized immediately that Anjali Bhimani was the ideal choice for the role, once they listened to her voice the diverse NPC characters in their game. As Marek explained, “When we heard her initial recordings for the Button Shroom and Grove Tender, it became clear that she needed to be part of this project.” The Sunderfolk series features a large ensemble of charming animal characters, and Bhimani’s heartfelt, emotional portrayal breathes life into each and every one.

Anjali Bhimani Brought Her Years Of Tabletop Experience To The Role

Anjali Bhimani has always been passionate about tabletop role-playing games, and this enthusiasm is evident in her extensive work in film, television, and video games. She has graced the screen on Critical Role multiple times, both as a player and a game master. Lately, she’s made significant strides by publishing her own Dungeons & Dragons adventure, The Malady of Minarrh, and participating in the live Dungeons & Dragons theater experience, The Twenty-Sided Tavern. With all this experience under her belt, Bhimani will now be the Game Master for Sunderfolk, leading players on an exciting journey to explore the world of the Sunderlands and the subterranean town of Arden, which serves as the game’s main setting.

Sunderfolk strives to recreate the enjoyable atmosphere of a traditional tabletop role-playing game session with friends in a digital format. Having a Game Master is crucial for achieving this goal, much like how Dungeons & Dragons wouldn’t be the same without a Dungeon Master guiding the experience, injecting humor and direction to immerse players further into the game world. Similarly, Sunderfolk would not function as intended without the Game Master’s voice guiding the adventure throughout. As Marek and the developers mentioned, Anjali Bhimani is an ideal choice for this role.

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2025-04-22 18:44