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Johnathan

Johnathan (he/him)

5.0

(8)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Teacher

About me

Salutations, fellow Math Rock enjoyers! I'm Johnathan, a DM with 6 years of experience and a penchant for shenanigans. I love complex, understandable characters, and stories that force those characters to make tough calls. My job here is to make you feel like a hero, and if I'm not doing that, then I'm doing my job wrong. If there's anything at all I can improve on, please don't hesitate to reach out personally or with a review.

GM Style

In game, you can expect a mix of social intrigue, character background development, exploration and of course, combat. I try to adapt the campaign to the group I'm running for, although my strengths lie more in role-play than combat or exploration.

Game Master Reviews (8)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Teacher

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Goji

Johnathan is a great game master and guy. Felt easy to talk to and welcoming from the start. Introduced the players and went over the rules (it was an introduction to a new system) and asked if we had questions. Provided references and made everything easy and transparent. Session went very well, he was able to make a one shot really interesting and investing us into the story as soon as we began. Knew the rules well and was not afraid to double check something to make sure he was doing it correctly. Quick and efficient on his end to keep the story going without slowing down the momentum. Very skilled and knowledgeable game master, highly recommend for anyone wanting a good story with RP and interesting combat and hazards.

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Cherub

From small to big, Johnathan ensures that every detail is taken care of. Every player, no matter the experience, feels immersed and is made an active participant in his world. I am sure you will enjoy his storytelling just as much as I do.

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Otto Savickis

A very good GM for any type of game. Had a one shot in which there was mix of veteran and completely new players and the balance was done perfectly to make everyone have good time. Not to mention the atmosphere which was out of this world.

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Cece Jewel

Johnathan is an absolutely amazing GM! Whether the session is online or in person, Jonathan makes it an immersive and entertaining experience that I had never experienced before him. He isn't afraid of giving the players difficult decisions and paths but in the end it gives the players opportunities to get to know not only the other players but also their own character. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner player or have been playing for many years, Jonathan tailors the experience to ensure that everyone feels included. His storytelling is rich and engaging, making each session the thing I look forward to most in my week. He is an amazing and incredible person and an even more phenomenal GM.

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Eliza Kishan

Johnathan is a brilliant DM and most certainly very inclusive and beginner-friendly. From getting away with building fire-based characters to straight-up pyromania, at least for my characters, and a lot more, he is capable in creating everything from the most tense situations to unintentional comedic situations, playing with him as a DM is a pleasure. Highly recommend!

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Ash

Johnathan is an amazing GM who does an incredible job at creating an immersive and entertaining world, brings life to the people and places in it and also isn't afraid of giving hard choices. He works with the players to create amazing characters and creates opportunities and moments to let every character shine. All in all, an incredible person and an incredible GM!

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