Dave (he/him)
5.0
(2)
3 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Voices
About me
Howdy folks! I consider myself a storyteller and I love introducing people to the cooperative storytelling capabilities of tabletop games. One of the greatest pleasures a GM can have is the experience of walking someone through their first game and hearing what almost always inevitably follows "Wow! That was more fun than I thought it would be!". I enjoy teaching new players how to play, and discovering new and wonderful adventures with well experienced players at the same time. My goal is to leave you with a story you can't wait to tell your friends, whether that be a tale of epic heroics and drama, or laugh out loud hysterics, it all depends on what kind of story you'd like to create with me. Join me, and let's have some fun and make some stories!
GM Style
Fun is the focus. Knowing the rules is important, but this isn't a test to see how much of the sourcebooks you can memorize. No matter, the edition, no matter specific rules, the heart and soul of TTRPG's is always the same. I take a laid back approach to rules as long as the party is having fun and keeping with the spirit of the game. With that being said, I specialize in teaching new players the rules of the game system our group is running so they can play outside of our group as well. I like to emphasize roleplay and take particular joy in incorporating players backstories with the main story and quests. Combat is adjusted to meet the needs of each group. For the group of battle hardened veterans, they can expect challenging and interesting encounters. While newer players are unlikely to be overwhelmed or ever feel hopeless, the dynamic varies greatly between individual groups but once I get a feel for what a group is looking for and enjoying, you can expect to see more of it.
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Game Master Reviews (2)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Inclusive
Voices
Hiroya Endo
The tags I chose for this gm was not easy for me, if I could I'd use every tag! A great gm for both beginners and experienced players, he's extremely helpful on hard to understand areas but also encourages players to learn more of the world and their characters. Between the different voices he uses for npcs, the music, visual aids, great story telling and a well balanced grey area for creativity and shenanigans I'm always excited to be transported into the fictional realm and truly live out as my character. 10/10 would recommend!
Riley
Our GM goes above and beyond the call of duty of leading us weary adventurers forward in our quests, from start to finish he plays his role with expert precision. This GM specializes in making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable, including going over "hard lines", triggers, and pronouns for each individual player with professionalism and privacy - while also making sure the game is fun for everyone involved! With this GM you will enjoy custom handouts, chances for player creativity, amazing and fun voices, soundscapes/sound effects, and expert advice for any player skill level. I recommend this GM for ALL players, from complete newbie to seasoned adventurer, I can guarantee you will have fun!
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