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Hilty

Hilty (he/him)

5.0

(17)

3 years on StartPlaying

9 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood

About me

I'm all about fun times and engaging story and role play. I've got tons of experience running games live and on roll 20. My idea is the immerse my players in a great experience were they select the level of difficulty where we go through many of the TSR and WOC adventures or at times home brew or heavily modified games so there is still surprises in old favourites like Curse of Strahd and Tomb of Annihilation. My games are challenging to a level chosen by my players, that's right you vote on it and can change difficulty at each major play point of the game (or in old words on each of the 3 acts in a story) level of realism, difficulty, role play v combat and politics, exploration and consequence are selected at game 0 and every new paying player will add their own preference to the overall mix. This way the game is customized for the team and at each major plot point the players can vote again to increase or decrease settings so you not locked in for the whole campaign. I usually have players select 27 points buy and start at first level and in that way people can easy into getting to know each other. Most of my games I ask people to select from any published race or class but until we get to be comfortable as a team I ask all players to be good or neutral. The objective is to have fun. Of course there may be times people come into conflict due to situation, views or spell but these are worked through. At our session I will also ask if you have any triggers and to let me know what they are especially if a realism setting is high and we are dealing with a horror type campaign. My ask. All I ask of my players is respect fro each other and me as the GM, allow others to have their time in the lime light (if they want it), learn not to talk over each others and talk to me if there are any issues. I have played 5E for some time and know most of the rules but there will be time I might rely on players knowledge or check it out on the net. The main thing is the DM is the arbiter and has final say. I also expect everyone to act like an adult (unless I am running a kid friendly game) and not use the game as avenue to hurt others or justify terrible behaviour or discrimination. I have puchased a lot of the roll 20 materials so you should have access to lots of characters classes, races and backgrounds. Note I am also happy to work with you to customise your class and character. I am on a Sydney timeline so works well usually with Asian and US based players. That said if your awake I can run the game.

GM Style

Love a great blend of Role play, combat and consequence. I bring to the game relevant mini games to resolve some situations where it makes sense or where it is fun, not everything need be at the roll of the dice I like to think players can manufacture their own luck some of the time. I love it when my players give the games I imagine a life of their own and take us in new memorable and existing places together. I love to give the players their agency and grant them the ability to use that to their own weal or woe! I like my players to select their overall difficulty and reality of level play, RP, combat politics and exploration and support.

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Game Master Reviews (17)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Sets the Mood

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Brian

Played 6 sessions

Fun style of play, great preparation, and just a nice guy.

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Tanis

Played 3 sessions

This DM has an amazing vibe and he exudes fun and excitement! He uses great character voices and rules over improv. Those who find humor, and fun rolled into a great storyteller will fully enjoy our DM!

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Christian McNally

Very fun tomb of horrors game. Excellent speaking voice (like voice actor level). Fair and fun rulings, had a great time and can't wait to play with this dm again.

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Mmaria

A wonderfull storyteller with a good knowledge of the game! Can certainly provide a very fun time at the table! Playing Tomb of Horros with him as a DM was a blast!

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daniel martinez

I’ve been playing with Hilty for a few months now and it’s been really fun. I don’t have a lot of experience playing D&D, and even less playing it online. He’s been very accommodating to my play level, and really helps facilitate the game. He’s given me great feedback to help me grow as a player. He has a great way of blending challenge and rewards.

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JJ Stood

Love his creative world building and relaxed personality. Also up for humor and allowance for player agency and consequences.

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