Josie (he/him)
5.0
(2)
3 years on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Visual Aid, Inclusive, Creativity
About me
I started playing ttrpgs as a way to tell awesome stories with my friends. I've since become addicted to the idea of rpgs as a medium for creating improvised collaborative experiences. I love tinkering with systems, pulling inspiration from all kinds of sources, and working with players to make something truly one-of-a-kind. I draw inspiration for my games from games, books, cartoons, interactive fiction, science, history, comedy, and of course, all the roleplaying games I can get my hands on. I invite you bring what inspires you to the table as well. Some of my favorite media includes Steven Universe, Star Wars, Borderlands, Pillars of Eternity, Dragon Age, Saga, 80 Days, and plenty i'm forgetting. Please feel free to reach out here or on discord!
GM Style
I love roleplay, and like to provide ample opportunities for players to flesh out their characters and their relationships. I reward player creativity and teamwork, especially in combat. I like to make combat interesting, impactful, and dangerous. Violence is never the only option! Players are always encouraged to experiment, explore, and interact with the world around them. The worlds we create together will be alive and reactive, shaped both by the player characters and greater forces beyond their control. Our worlds will be complex and nuanced and lived in. NPCs will behave realistically, and each has their own goals and aspirations. My GM style is improvisational and flexible, and I tend to interpret rules and mechanics in the way that creates the best story for our table. Games will draw content from official books, a trove of third party content, and plenty of homebrew. I also take inspiration from a variety of different systems like Knave, Mörk Borg, Troika!, and more. I use the lines and veils system to make sure our table is is comfortable and inclusive. Bigotry, belittling, and bullying are not allowed in my games. Romance and PvP require consent from the other player. Sexual and domestic violence will not come up in our games.
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Game Master Reviews (2)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Visual Aid
Inclusive
Creativity
Abby
Josie is a fantastic GM. He is very inclusive with his games, creating a safe space for everyone involved. He loves getting creative with the NPCs and has lots of fun with the different descriptions and voices. He understands the rules of the game and can easily explain them as needed. He also creates space for a lot of creativity from the players and is great at adjusting to their whims.
brewin_druid/Jake
Josie is a wonderful GM. He is attentive, creative, and knowledgeable. He does a great job listening to the players and giving them the experience they desire. He is patient and relaxed; he handles the unexpected with poise. Josie is excellent at pacing a game. He knows when to let the players do their thing, and he understands when he needs to guide the group to the next part of the adventure.
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