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Skoom

Skoom (he/him)

4.9

(45)

3 years on StartPlaying

696 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hello! I'm Skoom, a Pathfinder enthusiast that has over a decade of GameMastering in Golarion under his belt. Players can expect a safe space to exercise creativity & find challenging adventures full of that juicy Golarion lore, NPC interaction, downtime subsystems, & engaging gameplay. A hell of a lot of fun awaits, so let's get our adventure on & tell some enriching stories! My tables, be they virtual or in person, are open to all and intolerance will not be tolerated -- gaming should be a safe space for people to get together and explore fantastical worlds while achieving extraordinary feats! That is the experience I wish to provide to any seeking adventure! My GMing style is a fairly even blend of Roleplay, Exploration, and Combat with a bit of a narrative flow. I also like to take the player's backstories and goals into account when fleshing out our shared stories giving the PC's a real grounded feeling in the world. As a player all you need to come to the table with is an eager willingness to dive into the innumerable possibilities the world of Golarion has to offer. As a GameMaster I will bring system mastery of both Pathfinder 2e & Foundry VTT (the platform we will be adventuring on) allowing you to enjoy a smooth game with little to no technical issues locking up the precious session time. I have a strong internet connection and tons of QoL modules to make the intrinsically awkward online play more intuitive and enjoyable.

GM Style

I love a good blend of role-play, tactical combat & exploration. Pathfinder 2e offers a wide array of subsystems that help build out a robust playstyle that can be tailored to any campaign which I like to implement when it feels thematically appropriate. I like to provide a coherent narrative feel to all aspects of the game while striving for a balanced session flow where the players can typically expect a little bit of everything each session. I believe that not ever situation is one the PC's can walk away from & the threat of character death is what makes your character feel alive! To be clear, I am always rooting for the PC's & never trying to intentionally TPK the group but I think it's important to know up front that adventurers lead dangerous lives & not every fight will be in the PC's collective pocket.

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Game Master Reviews (45)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Teacher

Jordan avatar

Jordan

Played 131 sessions

Playing with Skoom is always a pleasure. His games are engaging, efficient, and entertaining. With a comprehensive knowledge of Foundry, he utilizes its many features and mods to bring another layer of depth to his adventures. 10/10 would highly recommend for new players and veterans alike.

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Devin

Played 84 sessions

Skoom is a fantastic GM. What stood out to me was the incredible experience with foundry and excellent simulation of Golarion and it's people. Skoom creates a beautiful canvas backdrop for your adventurer to thrive in while keeping the threat of danger real. He's accommodating, receptive, and creative. You're safe to game at the skooma den!

Marlo avatar

Marlo

Played 78 sessions

Skoom is a great GM well worth the price you are paying for. I was not expecting someone to invest themselves into bringing your character to life, as well as providing tools and guidance on how to build them. Patient and willing to go above and beyond to ensure you understand the system as well as the platform you are playing on. Session Zero's are the most important things when starting a new campaign, and in that regard he was not left wanting. From simple controls to character building, Skoom covered it all. The presentation he gives in a session is Top Tier as he has you engrossed in the narrative and world. I particularly enjoyed how he was amble to make our character feel part of the story, as well as giving us great performance when it came to roleplay. He ensures that every player and character can contribute to the cooperative storytelling that is Tabletop Games. The voices and characterization of each NPC are phenomenal as are his descriptions to both the atmosphere and setting. 10/10 I wish I could check all the TAGS cause three arent enough.

Hedgehog! avatar

Hedgehog!

Played 72 sessions

Skoom's a wonderful GM. It's obvious he's spent a great deal of time in the PF2e rules and running tables. He listens to his players, encourages creative gameplay, and isn't afraid to challenge his tables. 10/10, would recommend.

George avatar

George

Played 69 sessions

Skoom allows players the freedom to be creative and come up with wacky solutions, while having a firm grasp of the rules. He encourages roleplay and interactivity with the setting. I really appreciate his approach to player-driven storytelling.

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Chris (Kaz)

Played 68 sessions

Immersive Adventure with Perfect Pacing For those seeking an online gaming experience that seamlessly blends strategic challenges with organic roleplaying, look no further than Skoom. My experience was nothing short of phenomenal, thanks to a masterful handling of both combat and narrative flow. Skoom creates an unforgettable adventure that will have you eagerly awaiting the next session. Highly recommended!

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