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Darius | Wayward GM

Darius | Wayward GM (he/him)

5.0

(9)

Veteran
Disabled
Neurodivergent

2 years on StartPlaying

18 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, World Builder

About me

https://dhsayers.com/professional_gm Please Note: ✅️ I take requests - please contact me ✅️ I run one-on-one games (both live & asynchronous) ✅️ I run games to teach systems I am a professional game master with over 30 years of experience running tabletop RPGs. My favorite systems to run include Chronicles of Darkness, Invisible Sun, Cypher System, and more. I have professional experience running games at conventions for companies such as Onyx Path, Chaosium, and Monte Cook Games. As a game master, my approach is to be the players' biggest fan and to create fun and engaging experiences through storytelling, handouts, and personalized story arcs. I have a wealth of writing experience, including the creation of campaigns and characters, and a background in psychology and counseling, which helps me craft immersive and meaningful stories. I have experience working with players of all ages and experience levels, and I am passionate about creating memorable gaming sessions. I am creating this professional game master account as I have recently left my full-time job to focus on an unpaid internship in the pursuit of my degree and Licensed Professional Counselor licensure. Thank you for considering me for your tabletop RPG needs.

GM Style

As a GM, I strive to create fun and engaging experiences for my players through the use of storytelling and personalized story arcs. I have a background in psychology and counseling, which I bring to bear in crafting immersive and meaningful stories. I am passionate about creating memorable gaming sessions and enjoy watching my players get immersed in the story and their characters. I have experience working with players of all ages and experience levels, and I am always looking for ways to make my games more enjoyable for everyone. Whether it's through the use of handouts, diegetic sounds, or other elements, I aim to create a truly immersive gaming experience that my players will never forget.

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Game Master Reviews (9)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

World Builder

David (Rezor) avatar

David (Rezor)

Played 2 sessions

The DM was very patient with me as a new player and ease me into the game.

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Evan

Played 3 sessions

Great at creating a mood and keeping the story moving! He works well with the group to create a truly collaborative feeling between players and ST.

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Jeff Jones

Darius is a superb Gm. He is always well prepared yet great on the fly. He tells a fantastic story while letting the players to contribute to it and to the world at large. He is good with voices and makes fun and interesting NPCs. I cannot recommend him enough and would play with him anytime.

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Nicolas

For about 3 years, every Friday we played WoD. I will never forget the character and adventures we went through. There was a constant sense of wonder, tension and curiosity about what comes next, all communicated through his Voice.

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K

Participated in a 2+ year campaign. Even though it was an adventure path they included several items from character backstories and allowed for creative decision making to resolve issues. Was very accommodating for flavor adjustments, i.e. castle doesn't have to be a big building. Definitely made me feel comfortable with the group even though I was a stranger and it was in person.

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Bunnie Link

Darius has a wonderful imagination and is always planning for his games. He plans well and always tries to make sure everyone participate in a way they love. He has a great pre-game questionnaire to ensure that everyone is comfortable.

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