Jacob Johnson (he/him)
5.0
(14)
2 years on StartPlaying
78 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity
About me
I'm a GM with 16+ years of experience and a love for teaching new players. I prefer FATE and Pathfinder 1e, as I've played them most often most recently, but I have access to a bunch of funky little indie games I'm more than willing to try out. I like to focus on storytelling with an emphasis on character arcs and collective growth. I've run a successful charity stream for Extra Life that raised over $1,000 through the club Alternative Entertainment at my alma mater, Roger Williams University (I graduated with a BFA in Creative Writing and a minor in Film). I love sci-fi, fantasy, anime, and getting my players to call me a bastard with smiles on their faces.
GM Style
I like to focus on dramatic storytelling with an emphasis on character arcs and collective growth. I voice act my NPCs to the best of my ability. I try to encourage creative solutions to problems, whether in combat or roleplay, and greatly appreciate players who bring passion to their characters. Player actions in my games have consequences for the story and world at large. While I prefer to work with good or neutral characters, I know that it's possible to play evil in an interesting way that doesn't inherently cause unwanted conflict. If that's your thing, we can talk it out with the rest of the party.
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Game Master Reviews (14)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Inclusive
Creativity
Zachary
Played 38 sessions
This GM is one of the best i have played with. he has written beautiful stories for us as players to follow and experience to our hearts content. his work and play style has inspired me to even try my hand as a GM.
Hunter
Played 38 sessions
Jacob is the greatest Dungeon Master I've ever had. The world building in his games are unmatched and he allowed mini plotlines for each of the players in his game, even allowing my character special spells due to the backstory I came up with. I cannot recommend you play in his games and support his work enough, he is amazing!
Chris Johnson
Played 15 sessions
This game was genuinely cooperative storytelling. The players absolutely helped guide the story, and we were all playing to find out what happened next. Jacob did an excellent job following along and keeping it fun. He was supportive and did a great job teaching one player who was totally new to the hobby.
Mindy
Played 15 sessions
Jacob was so encouraging and helpful to this first time player. I was genuinely sad that our campaign was over!
Torrin
I got to do a one-shot of his charity stream with him as the GM and it was amazing. It was my first time playing Pathfinder and he broke it down wonderfully. He puts so much into his stories and it's so obvious. If players actively search for more within the game, he'll work with you and make it meaningful. He also let's players talk their way out of certain moments if they say the right things. It's absolutely wonderful. Playing with him as the GM was a gift and I'm so grateful that I was part of it. He's a great GM and an even greater man.
Ren
Very fun story, lots of chaotic fun moments, JERAMY! good atmosphere :)
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