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BLUSADER

BLUSADER (he/him)

5.0

(7)

3 years on StartPlaying

1 game hosted

About me

Hello! I started playing DND when I was in college and shortly after I started playing I saw my DM railroading the campaign a bit. Some of the players enjoyed this, but I thought to myself, "I wonder if I can do this?". Not too long, I started DMing, and I fell in love with it the art of it. I took advanced theater classes in high school and was an improv performer for 2 years. I enjoy the acting and mechanics of the game and try to make the game immersive through roll playing and homebrewed rules I steal from other famous DMs, as well as some of my friends. I don't shy away from homebrew, however, whatever is homebrewed I like to keep consistency--no one likes a DM that says yes to everything and negates rules--but I'm not afraid to crack a few rules to make an awesome omelet! I can’t wait to have the honor to host your game.

GM Style

This section is for me trying to convince you I don’t suck too bad at a DM. IMPROV: As a former improv performer I relish in the thought of players derailing my plans. That is the fun of being a DM, especially when it gives me an excuse to bust out the random encounter tables. PUZZLES/EXPLORATION: you can bet your bottom dollar that puzzles and exploration are thought-provoking. Puzzles are mostly optional so that they don’t slow the story down, but for those who figure them out, they are rewarded handsomely. COMBAT: I have house rules for combat to speed it up, but I NEVER just bypass combat with unsatisfying reasons because it always results in anticlimactic outcomes bathed in disappointment. Combat is supposed a big part of the game so I try to get at least one encounter in every game. If combat is skipped it is because of the PC’s quick and witty thinking. ROLEPLAY: As a former actor, I can say that I love playing with everyone by improving silly voices that I’m not good at and having a good laugh. Narration and roleplay are what I love to do. I enjoy getting lost in the sauce of roleplay and I try to give my characters meaning, and let the PC give meaning to my characters. But I NEVER TAKE PLAYER AGENCY AWAY or make the game about me. This is your game. I am just a humble servant willing to host. DICE: I like dice rolling programs, and physical dice, so although I use discord, it’s more to hear all of your beautiful voices and not really to use Avrae. I’m a little old-fashioned. HOMEBREW: Upon request, I don't mind customizing and homebrewing the story. I love implementing homebrew material such as rules, items, and races as long as they are talked about beforehand. I don't mind making personal custom stories, but that might effect the cost as I would be pouring more time into it, but don't be afraid to reach out and ask me personally! WELCOME TO ALL: Kindness and love are what I want to be a good example of, and I aim to protect those in my game as the DM. So I have zero tolerance for making anyone from any background or belief being put down. This is modeled after the golden rule, but I will refer to this as my personal “ALL rule”, which is: ALL does not need to agree with ALL, but ALL must be kind to ALL backgrounds, ALL religions, ALL beliefs, and ALL people. Failure to follow the “ALL rule” will result in me asking you to leave the session.

Game Master Reviews (7)
Jared Parrish avatar

Jared Parrish

The one-shot was epic. This DM really goes the extra mile with music,maps and roleplay.

Sean avatar

Sean

Fun, and engaging a DM that likes a little bit of movie flair and a good amount rp. Works pretty well with people that throw in a little bit outside of humor I was pretty impressed with how he tied in 4th wall breaking ideas / philosophies and rolled with it

Daniela Sanchez avatar

Daniela Sanchez

Bluslader's game play is the most fun to be apart of. His story telling abilities are unmatched. When he creates worlds the most minor of details are thought out. I feel so submerged into the worlds he has created I actually feel like my character. The worlds are so dense I can explore with my character with out limitations. I definitely recommend his game play. His style is insanely impressive. 5 stars. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Drew Jenkins avatar

Drew Jenkins

Kalen has been a GM for (2) campaigns for my party. When we first started, we had never played before. We have now been using Kalen for nearly 18 months. Kalen adapts to the party depending on level, involvement, and game expectations. Kalen has so many different character voices & mannerisms that makes the session so entertaining and easy to join in on the roleplaying aspects. Kalen always includes a mix of all D&D aspects, but will change the direction of the in-game interactions, sessions, and entire campaigns based on player feedback. Whether your party is looking for a casual one-off session or a multi-step campaign - Kalen is a great choice of a DM. His pricing is extremely low for the high end talent he presents from behind the GM screen.

Nick Martinez avatar

Nick Martinez

When I booked this GM, I was brand new to the game of Dungeons and Dragons. I had no idea how to play or what to even do. The GM was very patient with the party and helped us to learn the rules of the game quickly. As we continued to play the game we continued to learn more and more rules of DnD which were made aware to us by the GM. If you're just starting out I highly recommend this GM because he was just awesome and helped develop a love for the game that my party never knew that we had. The GM knows how to use listed software really well. So well that he taught my party how to use all of the software within a session or two. His use of OwlBear Rodeo and TaleSpire really help the gaming aspect over the computer to be immersive and inviting which we know can be hard in a world full of distractions. The gameplay itself is super smooth and so much fun. This GM loves to have fun behind the screen causing mischief all the while making sure this players are well involved in the story as well. The GM describes things clearly and vividly to really paint a picture of what is happening in game. You just get lost in the world with how well the GM does. 10/10 would recommend this GM to others.

Gabi Abrigo avatar

Gabi Abrigo

Every session is an escape from reality. His descriptions throw me right in the middle of an adventure so much so that I can feel the air and see the fantastical world around me. Encounters with NPCs are natural to the game and every battle has me on the edge of my seat. The rules he sets are clear and easy to follow and most importantly, they make each session run smoothly.

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