Adventures in Crae'Acros: The Restoration

I just started my third campaign with him, I'll let that speak for itself.

Shane is an excellent storyteller. If I were to pick one thing in particular that he does very well is weave character development and character arcs into the overall narrative.

I’ve been in a campaign with Shane as our Dungeon Master for almost a year now. Soon to start my second (at the same time.) I can say that his style is exactly what he says he offers: story-telling and role-playing focused with a large emphasis on our decisions as players. With this, he in an extremely fluid thinker. My party has not been able to catch him off-guard, but you can try. On top of that, the mini-boss and boss fights feel like they hold very large ramifications on the direction the plot goes and also have dynamic and thought-provoking combat mechanics. I would highly recommend Shane to anyone looking for fun and interesting combat and compelling narrative paths for both their characters and the overall story of the campaign. Oh yea, and he is also very noob-friendly. I would know ‒ his campaign was my first DnD experience :).

I can't give a long-term player's perspective on this GM as this was my first campaign, but as a newbie to the TTRPG space due to my experience with this one I can safely say it won't be my last. I was introduced to a uniquely crafted world that evolved as the GMs multiple other campaigns were progressing. If there were any scheduling issues the GM would be quick to come up with a narratively compelling reason for the player's absence during that week. Combat would usually take place every other week after some buildup depending on our player interactions with whatever environment we would find ourselves in, with a few surprises...(I'll leave it at that). The GM is also willing to listen to your opinions on the story, your character's development, etc., which I think anyone would appreciate. It seems this site lets us provide feedback after reviews and I feel confident in doing so knowing this listens. If you like to have fun or dogs this GM is definitely for you.

While I had only had the pleasure of playing under Shane once for a one-shot, I can wholeheartedly say that it was a fantastically riveting experience! He was excellent in immersing the group deeply into the world, and the NPCs and environment around us felt wholly alive! Combat was engaging and dynamic, the stakes and tension having every roll and spell feel like it truly mattered. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, and the payoff of it all was truly satisfying. I would absolutely play under him regularly, given the opportunity.

I've had the pleasure of playing under this Dungeon Master, and I can't recommend him highly enough. His world-building is second to none—rich with history, culture, and intricate details that make every session feel like stepping into a living, breathing world. The story arcs are perfectly paced, always keeping us engaged and excited for what's next. He’s also incredibly accommodating and understanding when it comes to player schedules, which makes the game not only fun but sustainable over the long term. If you're looking for a DM who combines creativity, structure, and flexibility, look no further.