Halen (he/him)
5.0
(10)
4 years on StartPlaying
210 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Rule of Cool
Average response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi! My name is Halen, I've been a DM since 2019 and I'm looking to run some games of high fantasy or sci-fi kick-assery based on the rules and guidelines of 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons. I also have 3 years of theatre experience and over 4,000 hours logged on Roll20, granted there's always room for improvement and reason to learn. I've played numerous characters as well, ranging from a Christmas gnome artificer hell bent on saving Santa, to a human barbarian who made his money as a living statue street performer. Being an active player myself, I like to think I have a good idea of what players tend to enjoy but this does range from group to group, so please, let's talk about it! My default game preference is high fantasy, high magic. Subject to experimental firearms/explosives as who doesn't enjoy a good BOOM! In my games it isn't DM VS Players, rather a cooperative group storytelling/improv exercise where most things the mind can imagine, can happen, if the dice allow it too. I tend to be enabling with what players can do regarding shenanigans but I rarely pull punches on dice rolls, positive or negative. If I sound like the kind of DM you are looking for, reach out to me and let's discuss things further. Ideally I want to run games for newer players as I dive deeper into finding my style of game.
GM Style
I do enjoy voices, my experience as a theatre kid helps with that & the roleplay aspect. I enjoy keeping a healthy mix of roleplay, combat, & exploration. Play any way you'd like as long as it doesn't compromise the good time and safe space for everyone at the table.
Games played
Halen's Games
Game Master Reviews (10)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Voices
Rule of Cool
Taylor
Played 83 sessions
On my second campaign with Halen as GM and couldn't be happier! Halen is great at allowing player agency by combining neat homebrew mechanics with RAW and encouraging you to do that silly you thought of. A good mix of voices, knowledge of storytelling, Roll20 integration and ambient music is all well blended for an immersive online experience. Couldn't recommend Halen enough, especially for a beginner or somebody returning to the TTRPG space.
Nicholas West
Played 9 sessions
Amazing story, allows a lot of player creativity and drive.
Bart
Played 2 sessions
Halen is a great Game Master I recommend. He strikes a good balance between playing the characters and rolling dice. His voice repertoire is fun and he's good at improvising on the fly. I am looking forward to play with Halen in the future. Don't hesitate and find out yourself!
Robert
Halen has many qualities that make him a great GM. The most important of them all is that he is a very chill and friendly person and will be very welcoming to players of all sorts of backgrounds and experiences with the game. If you are looking for a GM who can craft a great world for the players to explore and have fun while doing it, then this is the GM for you. He’s been both a player and a GM in my group and always brings his all. If you are looking for a fun adventure to join then Halen is the perfect GM for you.
Gabriel Regli
Played 92 sessions
How he made every NCP unique with his voice acting
Rosa
Do you like fun voices? Quirky NPCs? A balance of combat, roleplay, and exploration? A DM who knows the rules but isn't afraid to shake things up for the fun of everyone at the virtual table? Someone who is genuinely nice, friendly, and supportive of everyone? Look no further. Halen has been a part of our group for quite awhile now, as both a player and a DM. He brings a lot to the table in both roles, and loves to encourage his players to play the game to it's fullest. He's open to any ideas you bring to him and willing to work with his players to make sure everyone's having a good time. Outside of the game, he's a great person to be around, and safe for those who may be a bit more hesitant to play with strangers for one reason or another.
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