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Nick (cake)

Nick (cake) (he/him)

5.0

(23)

LGBTQ+
Veteran
Neurodivergent

2 years on StartPlaying

536 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher

Average response time: 22 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hi there, and welcome to Start Playing Games. I'm Nick, or as I usually go online, Cake. Currently specializing in PF2e, I've personally run the system since its inception in the playtests, and before that was a 1e GM since 2009. I've seen or run just about every 1st party campaign in both systems and love converting those older games to newer, smoother systems. That's not to say I don't know any other systems, having run Warhammer, 5e, World of Darkness, and even GURPS. I've GMed for hundreds of people from all walks of life over the years, and love making the experiences something that everyone looks forward to. Feel free to join the Discord server ahead of time! discord.gg/QH36ApbWZU Custom games, stories, and worlds are all available by private commission.

GM Style

šŸ˜Ž Welcoming atmosphere for all experience levels āš”ļø Combats that matter. Filler isn't fun. āš–ļø Consistency is key, and rulings support that šŸŽ­ Player choices that actually affect the story šŸ–„ļø Foundry with some of the best modules around, and understanding on how to use them šŸ“š Copies of all official rulebooks and a large amount of 3rd party books

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Game Master Reviews (23)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Teacher

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John

New review

Played 159 sessions

I've played with Cake for several campaigns and he has been nothing but polite, considerate, and an amazing storyteller. I'd strongly suggest that you schedule a game with him. He is willing to work with odd time slots, mic issues, internet issues and beyond. Mores over I'd consider him extremely talented at bridging friendships between players. If you want a good GM, this is your dude.

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Adi

Played 92 sessions

Awesome GM for everyone he is fun and is willing to let player do some crazy thing WARNING HE WILL COME BACK WITH EVENER CRAZIER COUNTERMEASURES! But he is still in my top three (number 2) GM I have had the honor of playing with.

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Chris

Played 84 sessions

I've played in several campaigns with cake and they are the highlight of my week. Awesome GM! šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘

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James

Played 98 sessions

Cake is an awesome GM. I've have nearly completed an entire adventure path from the very beginning. He has a great mastery over the pathfinder 2e system as well as the foundry VTT medium. The characters he embodies has both voice and presence. You can easily distinguish and recognize them as Cake makes you both love certain characters and despise others. He runs a smooth and fun game where every player has great creative freedom. Even when things slows down as player indecision roots in, Cake will dispel it quickly with great suggestions and reminders of key pieces of information. He respects both the players freedom to act as well as the character's position in the world itself. There is a careful balance maintained by Cake where enjoyment is maximized and players end each session excited for the next. Please choose Cake as a GM if you value your time, freedom, and ability to collaborate in a fun adventure where the possibilities are nearly endless.

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Stickley

Played 35 sessions

For our group Cake is a chill and patient DM who explains things well and would be good for beginners! He is fun to RP with and his rulings are geared to make sure things are fun instead of punishing or tedious.

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Pete

Played 8 sessions

Very helpful to new players and with his clear, quick instructions even when I am a bit confused on a mechanic or rule the game goes right back to its flow in no time. He is also an entertaining storyteller that keeps us all engaged.

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