The City of Arches: Echoes of Memory|🏳️‍🌈 & Beginner Friendly

I’m proud to say I’ve had the privilege of being a player in many campaigns and one-shots that Josh has GM’d. Each story is carefully woven with the players, and Josh always creates a world where the narrative feels as much our own as it is his. He is a GM who truly understands that TTRPGs are a collaborative storytelling experience. I’ve never felt like a passive participant! My character, and the characters of my fellow players, were always treated with care and attention. Josh is as invested in our characters as we are. Josh has an incredible ability to make everyone at the table feel included and encouraged to bring their own unique style into the game. His worlds are not only creatively designed but also wonderfully described. Even campaigns from six years ago still linger in my mind, from the names of places to the unique physiological traits of the characters and details in worldbuilding I haven’t encountered anywhere else. I’ve played in everything from beginner campaigns to high level ones with Josh. He has an amazing knack for making new players feel comfortable and immersed in the game, and I’ve seen friends who were new to TTRPGs quickly find their stride thanks to the inclusive, welcoming environment Josh fosters. I truly can’t recommend him enough! Whether you're new to TTRPGs or an experienced player, Josh creates experiences that will stay with you for years.

Josh is a master of the 'Rule of Cool'. Not only that but it's really clear to me he puts a lot of thought into making sure everyone's characters felt unique and important. He is incredibly invested in everyone's backstories, weaving them into the narrative in really interesting ways. If you're looking for a DM who cares about you not only as a person but as a player then you're in the right place!

Josh is a fantastic and experienced game master with a genuine love and passion for doing what he does. His stories are compelling and he's a "yes and" kinda guy which makes roleplaying really easy. Would definitely recommend, especially for people looking for a safe and inclusive environment.

I would 100% recommend Josh as your next GM. I always look forward to our next sessions as I can never predict what's to come! It's so clear the time and effort they put into creating the story and I'm always grateful to have a fully fleshed out world to explore. They make it so fun to role play and I look forward to those moments in every session. It's so easy to get lost in the story and immerse myself in the game. Their enthusiasm and commitment makes every game really special. I can’t say enough about how great it's been to have Josh as a GM!

Josh is one of the most fun, off the wall but somehow also deceptively well thought out storytellers I've ever played with. He never sets up a situation and expects his players to follow his plan, instead he crafts deep, complex stories and then lets them try any insane idea that comes into their heads to run through them. He's an expert at setting up a scene and putting the power in his players' hands to explore it however they want, making sure they always get to feel like the main characters of these incredible stories. He always makes sure everyone at his table is heard, everyone's story and voice matter and are given equal weight. He's willing to let you goof around at times but is equally capable of utterly terrifying you the next moment or pushing you to think strategically as he puts your back to the wall in an intense and cinematic combat. Josh's biggest talent is in setting up mysteries and guiding you through them without handholding, instead I'm always blown away when we put together the pieces he sprinkles throughout his stories. I've had the privilege of playing two of his campaigns along with numerous oneshots across various systems and am always giddy with excitement to see what this mad scientist has cooked up next.

After my first experience of dungeons and dragons was with a not so great DM I would have been put off by the idea of a TTRPG for a good while. But Josh has been my DM ever since and has helped me grow from a beginner with no experience in roleplaying to a seasoned player.