John (he/him)
4.8
(12)
3 years on StartPlaying
162 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Voices
About me
I am a huge advocate of player agency, I feel like it is my duty as a DM to set out options for the players and to let them choose where they want to take the story. I like to run campaigns that can be fun and silly at times while also having moments of heavy action and tension. I only have about 3 years of experience DMing but I have been running one continuous campaign the entire time as well as one shots dotted here and there. On top of my heavy reliance on player agency I also like to use scenarios to subvert the players expectations.
GM Style
I like to surprise the players with unexpected twists on old tropes, if I can come up with something the players haven't seen before than I feel like I am doing my job right. As a DM I feel like it is my job to create a world of options for the players, letting them decide where the story goes. Some times the players go places or do things in ways that the DM never expected so improvisation is key, but it is crucial to do so in a way that is not only satisfying but makes sense. I love it when the players interact with the NPCs that I have made and try to delve deep into what makes them the character they are. As far as combat is concerned I use a mix of both hard encounters that leave the players walking away feeling as if they accomplished something, as well as combat encounters that are fun and quick encounters.
Games played
Game Master Reviews (12)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Voices
Chaltab
Played 7 sessions
John is a friendly and welcoming guy and crafts intriguing storylines. Unfortunately my experience with him as a DM was not great. Sessions took far too long due to frequent breaks and long tangents. Combats were even worse, with single rounds taking a full hour on occasion. In one game, the DM was drunk, slowing down gameplay even more. I don't want to speak ill but I also can't recommend playing with him at this time.
Jon
Played 59 sessions
Great relaxed and fun environment. Good role play in the party and very interactive. Even though I was unfamiliar with the game interfaces I was helped to get up to speed, keep up with the action, and have a great time! 👍 👍 👍
Shard
Played 1 sessions
Good pace, fun intros and a working knowledge of the rules made this an enjoyable time.
Chris
Played 1 sessions
Played a one-shot with John and he is great. He built a great scenario and was more than happy to work with all the craziness that the party threw at him. I would highly recommend!
Paul
Played 1 sessions
Did a one-shot with John and had a good time. John didn't give up on us, even after 6 hours he kept going strong rolling those dice!
farsey
John is a great and welcoming GM. He sets the stage well and encourages player creativity. He makes extra effort to ensure everyone gets to shine and have a good time.
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