Jarred the Modron (he/him)
5.0
(6)
3 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
Greetings fellow adventurers! My name is Jarred and I have been GMing (and playing) games for around 10 years now, including a few multi year long campaigns. I absolutely love TTRPGs. They bring me happiness, and I find that its a good sweet spot for my mixed introvert and extrovert self to be. I think that acting and playing out stories is a fantastic way to express ourselves and honestly just to have a blast with good nerdy friends. For my credentials: As noted, I've run games for about 10 years now. I have run, and really enjoy trying lots of systems. Some of the major systems I have experience with are: -- DnD 5e -- Pathfinder (although it's been a hot minute) -- Monster of the Week (A Favorite) -- Masks -- Demigods -- Basically anything Powered by the Apocalypse -- Kobolds Ate my Baby I also have the materials and know most of the ins and outs for the following: -- Savage Worlds -- Kids on Brooms Currently, I've been running a 1.5 year long Curse of Strahd game, and would love to play some of the other modules. Some I am dying to run are: Storm King's Thunder, Descent into Avernus, EBERRON, and Strixhaven / Ravnica. I also have the modules for Candlekeep Mysteries and Yawning Portal already. Mechanically, I am well versed in Roll 20 and would probably want to use that for gameplay but I'm flexible and would be willing to try out other mediums. Anyway, thanks for reading and hopefully I have enticed some people to join my games and tell some rad stories with me. :)
GM Style
For a little on my nerdy self and how I run games: I really love telling stories and try to make the game play for any game I run feel that way. TTRPGs should be a collaborative story in my opinion, and because of that I am one who tends to play for story rather than just to play a game. Rules still matter and are important, they help build the structure, but rules should come secondary to good story telling and an overall fun time. I do lots of different voices while playing and try to challenge myself to add new voices and accents all the time (although I stick mostly with European / American accents to avoid any appropriation). I personally like combat and enjoy characters who make combat wild and fun. I tend to shy away from long super crunchy combat though, since it tends to almost take people out of the roleplay. I think it's all about finding the right balance.
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Game Master Reviews (6)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
Deanna
Jarred is one of my favorite GMs to play for. His dramatic timing is impeccable and it's particularly effective in his horror/suspense games. He also leaves space for inter-player roleplaying, which, along with his small twists and additions, make even set modules seem unique. I jump at the chance to play with Jarred any chance I get.
Alex
He really helps flavor some boring rules stuff to make the game and experience more fun! I enjoyed the variety of npcs we got to meet and I feel comfortable recommending him too others.
Ellie
Jarred was a great GM to play with, he had a lot of knowledge of the different game systems we played (DND 5e and MotW), and helped me learn some of the finer details of the systems. His GM style hits all the things I love about a good GM; he is able to give us a good cinematic view of the narrative, he handles PC and NPC roleplay well, he keeps combat interesting and engaging, and he strikes a good balance of encouraging the players to creatively solve problems without letting us get away with too many hijinks. He makes every player feel involved in the game and does a great job of bringing in elements from character backstories. Jarred has a good read of the room, and sometimes takes the game in a route I didn't know I wanted until it happened. I can't recommend Jarred enough, and I also can't wait until the next chance I get to play with him!
Brian
He is a wonderful storyteller and allows for maximum creativity. He has a very thorough understanding of the rules but won't prohibit players from doing cool things (within reason of course). His table is a safe space and you will never feel rejected, cast-out, or disrespected. He's a fantastic GM for players of all experience levels, and is an equally amazing teacher.
Taryn Crannell
Jarred is a great GM! Very patient and has great pacing. Combat is never a drag or too challenging, just the right amount of goodness. Does great voices, keeps the game on track, and is always prepared.
Nathan
Always friendly and willing to work with players! Knows the rules, and even better knows when to bend them! All around a positive, engaging and fun experience.
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