Rey Philip (he/they)
5.0
(25)
4 years on StartPlaying
175 games hosted
About me
Hello Everybody! Name is Rey Philip or RP for short! I've been DM'ing for about 8 years now, right after I graduated culinary school. I've always wanted to play D&D for the longest time even when I was a wee lad, but finding books in the Philippines was the hardest part of this journey. I eventually 'borrowed' them online, and started from there. Eventually I started a group in Roll20 that lasted about a year before I had to go to GA, USA for my internship. I'd eventually move to the United States 5 years ago in the great city of Los Angeles and paid for that book I 'borrowed' as soon as I had established myself a little in the US. Now, I've DM'ed over 100's of games. And my players have ranged from dishwashers, restaurant managers, Emmy nominees to some prolific names making waves in the TTRPG community. I decided to quit my job as a chef last year to pursue a career in story telling, and I'm here now. What I can offer you is a unique D&D 5e experience that caters to both new players and old alike. There's always surprises around every corner. I'm flexible and am able to fit the need of my players, whether it be engaging roleplay, intense combat or challenging exploration. I'm a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and offer a safe space for gamers of the same community. My biggest accomplishment is my current group in Los Angeles. Originally a group of strangers that's turned into a great group of friends. We're on our third campaign and have been running for 6 years now, with the latest one being my full delve into homebrew world building! DM'ing is the greatest joy of my life, and I'd like to share that joy with you :) If you ever need a game catered to your liking, please feel free to drop me a message here!
GM Style
My GM'ing style is fast and loose. I like tense situations and I like engaging roleplay. Improv is my main tool, but don't be fooled my encounters are well planned out. Whether it be roleplay or combat every encounter I have furthers the story and and serves a purpose. I love crafting stories that really engage the player and allow them to really get into their character when they make important moral sessions. I play D&D not only to have fun, but to be challenged in the way I think and act in the real world. I'm all about inclusive worlds and diverse worlds.
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Game Master Reviews (25)
Musclewart
Played 23 sessions
Rey is a great GM who does an excellent job setting up scenes and keeping players invested in what they're doing. I always felt that we had the agency to do what came natural to our characters. The adventure module we played (Dragon of Icespire Peak) felt unique and lively, and truly enjoyable from one week to the next. I believe any player would enjoy playing with Rey; his GM style seems quite flexible and adaptive to his players. All in all, as one of the few campaigns I've finished in my years of tabletop RPG playing, I would highly recommend Rey as a GM!
Oneir
Played 8 sessions
With a lot of the same prefabricated adventures being run out here on Start Playing I think it says a lot to find a DM who has crafted and presented a world of their own making. Sharing it with others to adventure in is also a challenge I don't see a lot of DMs willing to tackle. Rey really has put a lot of effort into what is a high magic world steeped in a lore of his fashion. I think best of all, he allows players to engage with the character fantasies they present while still holding them accountable to their actions. There's less saying why not something might happen and more of a willingness to see it play out. I respect that immensely.
Dana
Played 44 sessions
Rey is an absolutely wonderful DM. He takes great care to make sure that his players feel safe and able to take risks at a table. He is so kind to players new and experienced, and he is a wonderful resource for character creation. Rey is excellent at doing voices and truly immersing the players in the scene or anything else that is happening! I can't wait to be a part of more campaigns with him.
Will
Played 17 sessions
Rey is a fantastic GM, brings to the table ability to clear up any mechanics for new players while also allowing players to brew up ridiculous results with their actions. Rey incorporates the thoughts of the characters into the story telling and even puts fun spins into premade modules for flavor. They also help to carry the players memories through the story, ensuring they remember all the fun times. "I'm not listening" the furbolg constantly yells in orcish!
France Cedric
Played 15 sessions
If I could sum up Rey's homebrew adventure; The King's Tavern: The Curse of the Evergrowth, I would say it's amazing. From the setting to the characters, the visuals, and the descriptions, Rey has a mastery of his world that I have yet encountered! Whatever you may bring to the table, Rey is great at adapting and fair with his decisions. He is also welcoming and helpful to all his players, whether they are new or seasoned veterans. If you ever get the chance to join an adventure of his, go for it. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
MayDoret
Played 23 sessions
After finishing the Dragon of Icespire Peak adventure path that Rey ran for a couple of friends and I: I can say that being a player for Rey is really fun. There's very little to worry about thanks to an abundance of courtesy and a passion for telling the story we were looking for. That was probably the most fun I'll have in The Forgotten Realms! I couldn't recommend getting Rey to gm for you more.
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