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Frederick

Frederick

5.0

(18)

Teacher/Educator

4 years on StartPlaying

24 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Knows the Rules, Sets the Mood

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Like a lot of fellas my age, I started out playing Dungeons and Dragons in the 1980s. And, if you've ever seen "ET" or "Stranger Things", it was *exactly* like that (right down to the wooden paneling in the basement). Throughout the years, I've had the privilege to sit across the gaming table from some *wonderfully* knowledgeable players and game masters. And I've had an opportunity to play a wide variety of games. I'd like to pass those experiences on to others, so that they can enjoy a *really* great session at the gaming table as much as I have.

GM Style

I want my players to creatively help craft the outcome of their own game. The best games I've ever run are where a player said, "What if I..." or "Can we..." as opposed to just following along with the story line. Pre-canned adventures? Custom adventures? They're all great as long as my players are shaping the environment along the way. Who are my favorite types of players? 1) Brand new, shiny, never-played-an-RPG-before people. 2) Long-time veterans who are humble, patient, and courteous enough to play with new players.

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Game Master Reviews (18)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Teacher

Knows the Rules

Sets the Mood

Elijah avatar

Elijah

New review

I attended his Foundry 101 seminar, and even as an experienced user he explained things in an accessible way that I think will hone my craft.

Jamak avatar

Jamak

New review

I recently attended a seminar led by Frederick on the topic of using Foundry VTT, and I was thoroughly impressed. Frederick did an amazing job walking us through all the perks and capabilities of Foundry in a clear, engaging, and practical way. His passion for the platform was contagious, and his explanations made even the more advanced features feel approachable. Whether it was dynamic lighting, automation, module recommendations, or campaign organization, Frederick showcased each feature with real examples and helpful tips. I walked away from the seminar not only feeling more confident about using Foundry, but actually excited to dive in and apply what I learned. This seminar was incredibly valuable, especially for anyone considering moving their games to Foundry or wanting to level up their current setup. Big thanks to Frederick for such a well-structured and inspiring session!

Adam avatar

Adam

New review

Wow. I learned more from Frederick during his 2 hour Foundry seminar than I had learned from using the VTT for over a year. Interesting, engaging and patient - what a great class. Thank you!

Raistlin avatar

Raistlin

I attended Frederick's Foundry VTT training course, and he knows his stuff! What a great teacher. Very clear communicator and his teaching format was ideal. Highly Recommend!

Paul avatar

Paul

Played 1 sessions

I joined Frederick’s Foundry seminar and was very impressed with his style. He scaffolded information and had an instinct on when to check in with everyone attending. Teaching online is difficult, but he has a knack for it. Overall, I found the seminar interesting, informative, and ultimately thorough. It was worth the time spent, for sure!

Yevi avatar

Yevi

This Foundry VTT workshop was incredibly helpful! As someone new to the platform, I was initially overwhelmed, but Frederick broke down the key features and functionalities in a clear and easy-to-understand way.

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