Kevin Mathis (he/him)
5.0
(8)
3 years on StartPlaying
About me
Welcome. I am a GM who has run games for 12+ years. I'm familiar with Pathfinder V1 and D&D 1st through 5th editions. I pride myself on open sandbox play. The player characters are the center of the story and your decisions drive the plot. I have some simple homebrew rules that make my world a bit unique (like luck points and minions). But in the end, the dice are the true gods. I entice you al to Try it and find out!
GM Style
I prefer open sandbox play. The players and characters drive the story. I always have plots and story going on behind the scenes as the world is living and breathing around the characters. I try to incoprorate character backstory into the plot to keep things grounded and I can adapt to the play style of the group. Hack and slash, roleplay, subterfuge, diplomacy, exploration, and more are all possible. I tend to prefer a combination of problem solving/combat/roleplaying so no single element is the focus. I have dedicated discord servers for the games I run and encourage players to reach out to me to discuss my playstyle and their gaming goals before and between sessions. I pride myself on being an open, patient, and accepting GM who colaborates with the players to help tell a story we can all enjoy.
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Game Master Reviews (8)
Kevin is a fantastic DM. He creates awesome stories, gives players freedom but also keeps things under control. He’s also incredibly helpful with understanding game mechanics and will help you learn game systems you may not be familiar with. Perhaps most importantly Kevin is very inclusive; all are welcome at his table!
I've always enjoyed the storytelling element of DnD and Kevin's style as a GM really makes that part shine. Nothing is cookie-cutter and the whole world feels alive. Your actions have consequences and it truly makes you feel like what you do matters. Even if role-playing isn't your forte, you'll find yourself drawn in and invested in the story you guys tell together.
I had never played D&D or pathfinder or anything before but my boyfriend did, with Kevin so I was interested. Kevin helped me build a character and learn to play. He was patient and made it fun from day 1. This was back in 2014. Since then I have played with couple other DMs and also still with Kevin. He is by far my favorite. I love his NPCs and his style of letting us choose where we go and what we do. His monster and setting descriptions are also incredible if u have a great imagination. I get terrified of creepies on a regular basis, just from his descriptions.
Fantastic DM who I have played with for over 7+ years - the most fairest DM I have ever played with - Kevin encourages roleplaying & fleshing out characters in creative ways - he is always willing to try other themed settings such as horror - Kevin even does accents for his NPCs which is a rarity to find in most DMs - Kevin has extensive experience DMing the multiple editions of Dungeons & Dragons - He likes to build multiple layers of storylines in his campaigns so the players feel like they are in a complete world - always had a great time playing in his campaigns
Kevin is without a doubt the best GM I have ever had. I have personally experienced three other GMs and consequently three other styles. What I like about Kevin as a GM is that he does not try and control you and bend you to his will. If he had a scenario ready and the party decides no "not today satan" we are going to do this instead or we are going this way not that way. He doesn't create BS encounters, obstacles or beings to force you back on a laid out path. That is something I have seen other GMs do frequently and I dislike that locked in a box style profusely...besides that is boring af anyway. His skill at adapting to players decisions and improvising is unbelievable. His knowledge of every aspect of the game is awe inspiring. And the roleplay. He dissects each character you play, using their own culture, background, life experiences and decisions during in game roleplay to create amazing scenarios with so much depth. Rich! You will find that his games will indeed challenge you and your skilly skillz. Have Fun and may the dice gods be ever in your favor!
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