Nicholas (he/him)
5.0
(23)
1 year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
About me
Hi! My name is Nicholas and I'm based in Singapore as a full-time gamemaster at the Alternative RPG Club https://www.altrpgclub.com/. Over the past year, I've run over 100 games IRL and I've just started running sessions online. I enjoy roleplay-heavy games where combat is never the best option. If you're the type of player who likes to get combat done as quickly as possible to get back to the talking bits, I'm your guy! At the Alternative RPG Club, we try to champion systems outside of D&D and Pathfinder. The world of TTRPGs is wide and you may very well find the perfect games for you outside the norm! I look forward to playing with you!
GM Style
I enjoy roleplay-heavy games where combat is never the best option and I love it when my players add to the scenes we're experiencing and roleplay with each other as much as they roleplay with NPCs in the game. I like to keep the scenes in my games pretty open so players can add on to it and come up with creative solutions to problems and challenges. I'm a pretty easy-going GM as well, not much of a stickler for rules. I tend to veer towards rule of cool, but not to the extreme. I like to encourage my players to not just play up the strengths of their characters but also their weaknesses and I tend to reward that. That's how we're gonna craft a compelling story for you! I think roleplaying your character isn't really about the funny voices, but being true to their traits and mindset and making decisions your characters would.
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Game Master Reviews (23)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Storytelling
DittoWaffle
Nicholas delivers a great RPG experience every time. He is welcoming to beginners and takes the time to explain the rules and setting of any new RPG system. He has incredible enthusiasm and passion for every game he runs, and it shows in the care he takes into making everyone feel comfortable and included in every session. Highly recommended GM if you want to explore alternative RPGs.
Jordan Thiam
Nicholas is an excellent game master, especially for beginners. Whenever I’ve tried a new RPG system, he’s always taken the time to clearly explain the rules and mechanics, patiently answering any questions from the players. He encourages creative and unorthodox approaches to problem-solving (as long as they make sense for the character), which has led to many memorable moments. Nicholas strikes a great balance between offering guidance and letting players forge their own path, ensuring the game never feels too hand-holdy or aimless. His range of character voices helps distinguish NPCs, and his use of immersive soundscapes and music really brings the game world to life. Highly recommended!
P
Nicholas is a highly talented Game Master whose years of experience show whenever he runs games. He allows a very high degree of freedom, and quickly capitalizes on player choices to create interesting scenarios. He understands the fine balance between action and narrative, keeping players engaged and involved. Nicholas is also a patient teacher and is happy to explain rules/mechanics, providing scenarios to emphasize the lesson.
Gautam
Great GM who puts the players first and helps ease us into the rules. Also runs interesting/uncommon systems and his general session vibes are great.
Kylie
Nick loves the rules and the complexity of them. Even more so he loves the challenge of improv and creative roleplaying as well as problem solving from players. No matter if it's Pathfinder or Delta Green or any OSR, he has an agreeable personality and is a great fun to play with/host our games. I haven't seen him too serious because of his quips for NPCs even during serious gameplays, to lighten the mood.
Zeke Wee
extremely friendly and accommodating game master with really creative storylines that keeps you engaged in a comfortable space
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