Andy (he/him)
5.0
(9)
3 years on StartPlaying
30 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, World Builder
About me
Immersed. That is how I want my players to feel! I strive for their hairs to stick up on the back of their head as the unknowingly strike out through the jungle with thorns digging into their shins and sweat running down their back and a suppressive magical heat creeps into their souls. Sorrow, as their favorite traveling salesperson is killed by a group of roving bandits Excitement as they learn of new treasures that wait just beyond. Relief as their group, wounded, battered, bleeding, and half of them unconscious near death find a way to deal the killing blow to a particularly large and fearsome creature. I've been playing and DM'ing now for just over 3 years and my first game ever was as DM. I've loved it. I love the story telling, the friendships, the adventures, the intrigue, the frustrations, all of it. Now 3 years later I'm looking to be able to bring my own unique story telling and narrative to others. With me you'll find a balance of roleplaying and combat. I dive into every NPC trying to make them come to life. I love content creation and enjoy creating my own worlds for others to explore. Come join me for either a night or for a 3 year campaign, either way I look forward to exploring the stories of the worlds with you.
GM Style
As a GM I enjoy both aspects of roleplaying and combat - with perhaps a bit more love towards roleplaying. I do my best to make each NPC seem different giving them each a voice of their own. (or... my best attempt at it) Combat in my games is about 2/3 battlemaps and 1/3 theater of the mind when the combat is simplified. I do my best with following the rules, but like the cool is rule at times. I want players to be creative and think outside the box, and see what they can do with their imaginations.
Games played
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (9)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
World Builder
David
Played 21 sessions
He is an excellent GM, he is a great storyteller who crafts greats story arcs that encourage the players to invest in the story and make it there own. Through out the two year campaign that I was apart of we always had great encounters and fun new quests to explore! I would recommend this GM to both brand new players and experience ones alike.
Joe
Played 21 sessions
I have played in two campaigns and several one shots with Andy as DM. He especially excels at creating towns and NPCs. He always has detailed descriptions of shopkeepers, taverns, and other other locations in his settings. His games give players plenty of chances to role play and explore the settings he creates. Andy is also great with new and/or casual players that aren’t especially familiar with their characters or the 5E rules in general.
Dave
Played 16 sessions
Andy did an awesome job creating the world and adventure, allowing all the players to have their time in the spotlight, and creating fun and real interactions. I look forward to playing on Andy's table.
Mark Adamcik
Played 6 sessions
The reason I choose this GM because I knew it would be easy to drop in out of any given session through his description. I was warmly welcomed and It was comfortable playing with these people I just met. You're play style is up to you! Slay the hags? Check. Find magic items? Check. Own Property? Yup! Capture an orc, interrogate, offer him a new life, put him in a top hat for a fancy dinner and become best friends? Check!! Capture the mayor in a bag of holding, suffocating him, and take his position on the town council?... Future-Check.
Jimbo
Played 5 sessions
Andy is a great GM. Very welcoming and ensures every player gets the spotlight. The game I played with Andy had a great balance. There was a really fun vibe, but also some interesting tactical combat. Highly recommend!
Kirsten
I’ve been playing with this DM for a few years now. He follows the rules but allows and encourages creativity in the game. He makes it clear that he wants his players to have fun. He checked in afterwards to make sure we had a good time and to ask what worked and what didn’t. His encounters feel well-balanced. I also enjoy his deep love of storytelling and the way he likes to incorporate player backstories into his narrative.
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