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Doug the DM

Doug the DM

5.0

(7)

Teacher/Educator
Voice Actor

3 years on StartPlaying

11 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling

About me

Greetings, adventurers! I’m Doug, your seasoned Dungeon Master, inviting you to join me at my virtual table for an unforgettable Dungeons & Dragons experience. I’ve been rolling dice and spinning tales since the 1980s, and my mission is simple: to draw you into a captivating, immersive game that keeps you coming back for more. Expect richly crafted NPCs, a chorus of voices and accents, intricate maps, a library of lore, and an infectious love for the game. As a lifelong devourer of fantasy fiction (and frustrated author), I’ve found D&D to be my ultimate creative playground. I delight in conjuring quirky characters, fearsome beasts, enigmatic prophecies, knotty mysteries, and breathtaking worlds. I thrive on weaving your character backstories into the campaign’s grand tapestry, letting you steer the story while I frame it within an epic narrative. So, grab a seat, and let’s craft a legendary tale together!

GM Style

As a Dungeon Master, I’m passionate about weaving gripping stories that evolve alongside your characters, pulling you into an immersive world. My games blend tactical combat—fought on detailed, interactive maps—with rich theater-of-the-mind moments and deep roleplay. I bring a cast of distinct voices and accents, bespoke campaign art, atmospheric music, and sound effects, all dedicated to delivering a top-tier experience. I lean into thrilling, challenging battles but equally savor the subtleties of intrigue. Social encounters, clever puzzles, and lore intricately tied to your characters’ journeys are where I shine, and I pour effort into making those elements sing. While I’m well-versed in the rules, I prize creativity and stellar roleplay over strict adherence—especially when it fuels the story. Whether you crave high fantasy, grimdark, horror, or swashbuckling adventure, I’ll tailor the tale to your tastes, fostering a welcoming, laid-back table where fun and friendship thrive.

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Game Master Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

World Builder

Storytelling

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JP

Played 10 sessions

Doug is awesome! He’s a great teacher for new players, he runs an exciting dungeon crawl, and he really cares about your character and anchoring them in the story and the world.

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S C

Played 10 sessions

Doug is a great DM! His homebrewed adventure and world is so detailed and fleshed out. His voices are always on point. He's patient with new players and with questions and made the character creation process easy. Sessions are a great mix of combat, roleplay, and exploration and he's very good at making sure everyone is involved in the action. I'd highly recommend him!

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Cody Kroeker

Played 7 sessions

Doug has done an amazing job including me in the campaign. I joined a little later and he was able to seamlessly incorporate my character

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David Yearwood

Played 5 sessions

Great homebrew games if your looking something other than your normal modules. He creates great worlds and encounters for all to enjoy.

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Paige

New review

Doug is a great DM who makes sure his players are always having great fun at the table! Highly recommend for new or old players.

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Dylan

Amazing story telling, great flexibility in rules and allowing players to get creative, awesome creative fights that let you find ways to beat foes in unorthodox ways! Definitely worth joining his games for a good time and experiencing his DM style.

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