Viscount Gaming (Vernon H.) (n/a)
5.0
(36)
3 years on StartPlaying
41 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Storytelling
About me
Hello Internet, my name is Vernon. I have been playing and running games of D&D 5e for just over 3 years on a regular basis after giving up on the struggle of dealing with greifers in the world of onlinevideo gaming. I have a head full of mostly useless trivia and entertainment media to bring players to ruckus laughter or the depths of eldritch fear, but I refuse to take away player agency. Just remember that reciprocity is a thing. I have a simple guideline of play: Fun>rules, rules>chaos, real life>gaming I'm very player focused, meaning I try to give players every opportunity to meet their character goals. As a professional game master, it is also necessary to respect the boundaries, lines and veils of the players at the table. Consent is key to any good time and yes, I do provide and abide by a list of socially acceptable behavior between myself and the players at the table. Let's be real, nobody plays a game to be stressed out. We are here to have fun together but not at the expense of one another. If you are looking for a game master that is respectful, courteous, firm and punctual, you can find others, but I'd prefer that you have a seat at my virtual table.
GM Style
The best way to describe my style is, in a word, cinematic. The first thing I'll tell my players, after hello, is 'tell me what you want to do, I'll tell you what to roll'. Yes I do believe in the rule of cool, but the dice decide if and what happens. Rules trump chaos but fun is the main goal. I do use voices though I am not a trained voice actor. Also, I do not require players to use alternate voices for characters, that is 100 percent in the hands of players, you play your character and I'll handle the rest of the world. On the point of voice acting, I do take beats and accents from the real world but I do not play negative stereotype or racist or any kind of hateful caricatures. One part of being professional is that respect must be paid. I take the time to learn what my player's lines and veils are and adjust the materials to respect those to facilitate a good time. Everyone is invited to my cookout
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Game Master Reviews (36)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Voices
Storytelling
Kristie
Played 1 sessions
Vernon is awesome! Very accommodating and clear on the rules, he also powered through the session even though he was sick. He made the whole session very exciting and interwove the narrative with combat well. The story was really unique, and he let me make creative decisions that fit my character well even though it might've thrown a wrench into his plans. He did great voices and paints a really descriptive story. He allowed us to all each take a boon and incorporated the gifts and character backstories really well, which some other GMs might tend to neglect. He creates a really immersive world and takes all details of your character into account. I've played with probably over 20+ GMs on StartPlaying, and he's one of the best. I highly recommend him.
Clarke
Played 2 sessions
Very fun one-shot! This was my second time ever playing D&D online, and my first time with online combat. Vernon answered every question with speed and patience. Fun characters, voices, and storytelling. He even powered through the session with a head cold and still sounded great. Thanks!
John
Played 1 sessions
I played in an awesome one shot with Vernon. His voices, the setting, the way he gives you the freedom to do it your way.. It all worked in the best way possible. If I'm free, I will definitely join his table again!
Den of Stories (Alex S.)
Played 7 sessions
Vernon is a Solid GM one of my favorites, I always have a great time sitting in at his tables and look forward to each story that always has a unique flair.
Marc
Played 1 sessions
Very easy for new players like me, good story teller and very fair!
Austin
Played 1 sessions
It was a different interpretation on a one shot. It was fun and left me wanting more.
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