Terry (he/him)
5.0
(37)
3 years on StartPlaying
420 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
When it comes to table top games, cooperative story telling is the most important element to me. Whether we are exploring a mad wizard's tower, hunting a werewolf across the moors, or plotting to overthrow the Marquise, I can't wait to see what creative solutions and crazy plans players will come up with. I've been playing and running roleplaying games for more than 20 years across a variety of systems. In that time I've learned one golden rule that I always try to follow, be a fan of the players. My job is to set the stage and let the players explore the space. Along with a healthy does of enthusiasm, I provide art, battle maps, ambient music, and a DND Beyond account with a metric ton of books and player options. I'm excited for the chance to run a game or campaign for you and your friends. (In response to your messages, the pupper is a golden retriever. His name is Cheddar.)
GM Style
I'm a story first Game Master who is equally comfortable with combat and roleplaying. I use battle maps for 5e as I find the combat is more crunchy, but prefer to use theater of the mind combat for other game systems. While I do accents, I really focus on giving my npc's personality through tics and cadence. As a fan of the players, I follow rule of cool over rules as written. I love setting up a good sandbox, turning the players loose and seeing what happens.
Games played
Game platforms used
Terry's Games
Game Master Reviews (37)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Teacher
Kye
Played 15 sessions
If you’re a beginner player looking to dive into Dungeons & Dragons, terry is absolutely perfect! He’s incredibly inclusive and makes sure that everyone feels welcome, no matter the experience level. His world-building is phenomenal, with rich details that truly bring the story to life without droning on and on. The storytelling is immersive and engaging, and every session is an anmazing experience. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, you’ll feel right at home with Terry. Highly recommend terry for anyone looking to start their D&D journey!
nightwatchps
Played 22 sessions
First session was great. DM and Party were fun to play with.
TopMaster
Played 2 sessions
Terry is a kind, good, friendly GM who knows his stuff. I joined playing a game I had never played before and he did a good job walking our group through the system. I only got to play a little bit with him before scheduling became a problem for me but he seems like the type of GM who keeps the game moving, is very knowledgeable of the rules, is fair, and wants to play the game the right way. I think he’s a really solid GM and if you sign up for one of his games, you won’t regret it.
Dennis Guillette
One of the best GMs I have ever had in over 30 years of playing. Very understanding, and allows people to try to do cool things
AlpacaQueen
Played 6 sessions
Terry is kind and considerate and creates a safe environment for everyone. He is great at storytelling and helpful for newbies. He is very patient with new players and helps them get up to speed.
Kay
Played 2 sessions
Very patient, fun guy who answers great questions. Very fun battles that will keep you at the edge of your seat. You'll get to learn technical parts to the game, while enjoying comradery with a great host of team members.
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