The Call of the Netherdeep // An Epic Critical Role Campaign

I did a webinar with Isaac. He was really helpful in showing us how to write our copy. Very personable and pleasant. And all his games sound super fun!

Isaac has built a wonderful and supportive community of players. His pacing in game is good, but still allows the players ample time to explore the world and roleplay as much as they are comfortable. He is very much a “player first” DM and does not railroad you through the story.

I spent many hours delving through GM’s on startplaying trying to look for the right one for me. I read many bios, and exchanged messages. I was even a player for a few different games but they fell apart because of the lack of participation or the GM was intentionally rude and wanted to kill his players (in game). I was distraught and worried that I wouldn’t find community. It was when I lost hope that I stumbled onto one of Isaac’s games. I am beyond thankful to be apart of Isaac’s stories. He is passionate, caring, respectful, creative, and fun. He cares about is players. He interacts with you outside the game, and makes time for you. I joined a game that had been meeting for sometime, which made me feel pretty nervous because I was joining a party and a group that were friends already and had experienced some of the story. I felt right at home! The group was very welcoming and kind. I felt part of the team immediately. A lot of that had to do with the 1 on 1 I had with Issac before I joined. I knew after that 1 on 1, Issac would be a GM I would come back to. Having been in a ongoing campaign for the last 2 months, I can confidently say, I have that same opinion. I’m already looking forward to the next campaign with him.

Isaac is an ideal DM. He himself is very laid-back and welcoming, and the games he runs are inviting and fun. He's a talented voice actor armed with a bevy of fun and distinct voices that inhabit the characters of the world. He sets scenes well with verbal descriptions, music, and visuals, making the games very immersive and transportive. Its an environment that doesn't just allow for player creativity, but fosters it. Our group has a great vibe and is developing a lovely synergy, and much of that is down to Isaac.

I love playing with Isaac! I'm in a few campaigns with him and have really enjoyed my time in Duskvol playing Blades in the Dark! Isaac is very open to our crew's wild and wacky suggestions and has built a wonderfully real and gritty world with us. Actions have consequences that throw our characters for a loop and make sense in our world of spies and thieves and also allows our characters to shine. No heist or job is too small to add a story-changing complication!

I'm several sessions deep a mini campaign for The One Ring system/setting, and I’m absolutely loving the experience! Isaac has really captured the cozy, adventurous vibe of playing hobbits in Middle-earth. There’s warmth and camaraderie, but also just the right amount of danger to keep things exciting. He also makes plenty of space for roleplaying, encouraging us to really dive into our characters. His NPCs are wonderfully memorable, and the voices he uses bring them to life in a way that makes the world feel truly immersive. His relaxed, easygoing atmosphere makes each session enjoyable, and I appreciate how Isaac helps me navigate the rules without feeling overwhelmed as it's my first time playing ToR. Isaac's ability to balance storytelling, roleplaying, and tension makes him an excellent DM for anyone wanting to explore Middle-earth (or anywhere else I imagine). I can't recommend him enough!