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DM Jefe

DM Jefe (he/him)

5.0

(6)

DMs Guild Writer
Game Designer

Less than a year on StartPlaying

15 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Knows the Rules

About me

Hey! My name is Jeff and I am coming back to DMing after a 3 year hiatus from the birth of my daughter. I have about 20 years of experience, first started as a player with my dad and uncles when I was twelve years old in 3.5e. Moved on to Pathfinder in late high school and began DMing there and continued on through college as a forever DM at that point. Converted to 5e shortly thereafter and haven't looked back since. What you can expect from me is a fair interpretation of the rules with the "rule of cool" being number 1. If you want to try it, and you can explain why it makes sense, at the very least I will let you roll for it. Ultimately, I am here to have a good time and I can't wait to start up more adventures soon now that my time is becoming more available as my daughter gets a bit older. What you can expect from my games: Full integration with music, sounds, personal tokens and "live maps" via FoundryVTT. Personalized experience for your character with hooks integrated from your backstory into the flow of the main arc. Lively and varied NPCs (I am no voice actor, but I have 5 or 6 voices I can do well enough to keep it fresh) that will help the world be alive. Notable and not-so-notable shopkeeps. And as much RP as you would like. I will never railroad, or steamroll your characters into decisions just for sake of progression or story. You will have your own sandbox.

GM Style

Personally, my games tend to be about 60/40 or 70/30 RP/Combat, but I can easily create a dungeon grind if the group is more about that. I am here for you all, and to provide you what you are looking for in as much of a sandbox format as is possible.

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Game Master Reviews (6)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Rachel avatar

Rachel

Played 2 sessions

Very fun DM, Very knowledgable

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Zachary Everhart

One of my first DMs ever and a great intro into the game. He was DMing for a group of newbies and veterans and handled the dynamic perfectly. Always runs a fun game with interesting and gripping narratives. Cannot recommend enough.

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Frederick Harvin

Imaginative and thoughtful. He was aways ready for unexpected twists and turns.

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bin

Love this Game Master, really good at setting the scene and making you feel immersed. I had never played before, but he was patient and explained the game clearly for a beginner like me. Everyone was laughing a bunch and I ended up loving my character. Really recommend Jefe to anyone who wants a fun time. Thank you so much!

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J.C. Narciso

This man is knowledgeble and fun to have as a DM. Played in a homebrew world he'd been cooking up for awhile, and it had its own pantheon of gods + multiple nations with distinct personalities. Any disputes we had in the group were handled in an adult manner, so it was a proper breath of fresh air. TL;DR Jeff knows his stuff, 10/10

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Rob Blake

Jefe was my first DM for my first game of d&d and motivated me to dm as well. He’s very knowledgeable with the rules, let’s everyone be creative, and have freedom with their characters. He provides a very immersive experience and would recommend him to anyone looking for a good time rolling the bones

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