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A Damn Good DM (Adam Goodman)

A Damn Good DM (Adam Goodman) (he/him)

5.0

(34)

3 years on StartPlaying

23 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Teacher

About me

Staring at a cliffside covered in vines and roots, you find an inscription left by a long-dead clan of dwarves. The inscription reads "Only one who speaks the words of our brothers may enter". Upon speaking the password aloud, a loud grinding of stone is heard and an entrance in the cliffside is laid before you. Inside, jutting stones lean against one another, forming a crude doorway. A light emanates from a portal—the deep purple of a bruise—beckoning you forward despite its sinister aura. From the portal, you smell fresh earth, tinged with cinnamon. A warmth, completely unknown here, seems to waft from it. Normal people wouldn't dare adventure forth into portals like these which often contain rare and interesting treasures, often risking life and limb, fighting monsters of nightmares. But you are no normal person, are you? I began roleplaying at the start of the pandemic as a way to connect with my friends and immediately fell in love with it. Since then I have introduced several new players to the game. In my games, the focus is on the players first. Each player is the star of their story and will have hero moments where they can truly shine. whether you are a new or veteran player, I can run a game that will be rife with swashbuckling adventure and intrigue.

GM Style

Hello Adventurers, In my games, I emphasize player choice, dynamic combat, and swashbuckling adventure to create memories that you and your party will treasure for eons to come. While different sessions require different approaches, my games always have three things in common: Player Choice - Follow the trail of a rabid werewolf or abandon the search for a rescue mission in a nearby castle! The choices of the players are what make RPGs the best brand of entertainment. Dynamic Combat - Combat is the lifeblood D&D that brings juicy tension and heroic triumph. In my games, you can expect interesting encounters that highlight your strengths and challenge your tactics. Swashbuckling Adventure - Sometimes the journey is the destination. The stories that will unfold on your quest, will be memorable and fun. Expect to relish all those great moments for years to come.

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Game Master Reviews (34)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Sets the Mood

Teacher

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Bodega

Played 12 sessions

Adam was amazing through and through from beginning to end! The campaign was well prepared including everything from visual effects to sound effects. Adam was very kind and inviting as well knowledgeable and patient. My team and I look forward to playing more campaigns with Adam in the near future. Thanks Adam... Your awesome.

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Mike

Played 12 sessions

He was a great GM; he had a great setup in Foundry. Was very accommodating and kept the adventure moving, but allowed for character interaction, creativity, and fun fights. Overall a great experience.

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The

Played 12 sessions

Allowed all players to contribute and made the whole experience a lot of fun.

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Jonathon

Played 11 sessions

He's firm yet easy going

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Ryan F

Played 2 sessions

The game was great in all aspects. The tech was easy to use for newbies, he had plenty of fun interactions, and allowed for us to be as creative as we wanted to. The story was interesting and entertaining, holding our attention as a party throughout the entire thing.

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Deep

Played 1 sessions

We had a great time in the oneshot with DM Adam. It was a very detailed and well built oneshot and was engaging from beginning to end. I had fun playing with the rest of the group and would recommend his games anytime.

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