Michael aka “LibertyJack"

he/him

5.0

(8)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

About Michael aka “LibertyJack"

I’ve been a Dungeon Master since 1985. My friends wanted to try a game called Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonlance, but no one wanted to run it, so I stepped up, and I’ve been running adventures ever since! I have experience with many systems, but I especially enjoy creating content for Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. I’ve run a middle school D&D club and hosted numerous games and campaigns over the years, including a few on YouTube, and I’d love to start livestreaming them on Twitch. Some of my campaigns have been long-running, with the same party experiencing the depth and joy that only extended storytelling can offer.

At a glance

5 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Teacher

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I got started GMing...

I started GM’ing as a pre-teen at summer camp. My friends wanted to try AD&D and our brand-new DM guided us through character creation. When the adventure began with “You all meet at the tavern,” he immediately confessed he had no idea what to do next, so I stepped in. I’ve been a DM since.

My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be

Dungeons and Dragons Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Aces & Eights

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Adaptable Imaginative Welcoming

How Michael aka “LibertyJack" runs games

I love bringing an environment to life for my players. I use dynamic maps in Foundry VTT and I create engaging stories and roleplaying atmospheres even if only utilizing theatre of the mind at a sit down face-to-face table. I love my DM style because it allows the group to have the freedom to choose and do whatever they want, while the story and major events will unfold with or without their involvement. The story may change and get harder if the players take too much time or it may unfold more directly if they focus and go exactly where they are needed. I am not a fan of games that are literally just “travel here, fight these guys... travel on and fight some more." Instead, I will come up with the chapters and include key events of course, but how and when you get there is totally up to the party! I have every sourcebook and adventure on D&D Beyond. I allow you to create your character with just about any options or backstory you can dream up. I also supply the Virtual Tabletop to play in your browser. No downloads, accounts, etc. necessary. Finally, I also have a private Discord server available for all players to have access to me, their teammates, and other players in private channels that can be used for notes, hang outs, and pre-planning what you might want to do during our next session!

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My games focus on...

My storytelling focuses on originally created adventures crafted from scratch and include player-driven encounters. I rarely run an adventure from a book as I feel the structure is too rigid. The story may have a set destination, but the path my players take to reach it is entirely their own.

When it comes to voices

Some of my most memorable moments have come from random, unimportant NPCs who unexpectedly became highlights for my players. Once I gave them a unique voice, those throwaway characters often grew into unforgettable parts of the story.