Ben (any/all)
4.9
(28)
1 year on StartPlaying
103 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey there! I'm Ben and I'm a TTRPG Gamemaster based in Denmark, but running games for an ever-growing group of lovely people from around the world! I've found that my interests in creating worlds and telling stories have translated very nicely into being a Dungeon Master; Embodying NPCs, thinking on the fly when players catch me off-guard, and tying it all together with music, character art, and scene-art are examples of some of the things I enjoy the most about GM'ing.
GM Style
Discord is at the home of my campaigns and we'll be using it for the planning, discussing and voicechat for the games. Our virtual tabletop, FoundryVTT, will be used for character sheets, battlemaps, dice rolling and video. Generally, my games follow a flexible 60/40 split in terms of roleplay and combat. I tend to stray away from arbitrary combat encounters without any stakes or plot. This means that combat can be more uncommon, but all the more interesting when it comes. While rules are important in DnD, They are there to facilitate the game and allow us to have fun, not prevent it. Therefore, if your character has an idea for something unique that doesn't completely align with the rules, i often feel it's worth exploring. I use the official systems as a baseline, but I'm always willing to consider using homebrew or third-party material once I've had a chance to evaluate and endorse it, as long as it enhances everyone's experience playing the game.
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Ben's Games
![Curse of Strahd -A Gothic Horror Adventure! [3 Hour Sessions]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspg-images.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com%2F69645fdd-0a4a-49c5-9554-f649dbe1782f&w=3840&q=75)
![Curse of Strahd - A Gothic Horror Adventure! [4 Hour Sessions]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspg-images.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com%2F8f39161f-1407-4387-acb6-182e91b9ab7f&w=3840&q=75)
Game Master Reviews (28)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
Ugne
New review
Played 15 sessions
Ben is a superb GM! They have been DMing a Curse of Strahd campaign that I've been a part of since the start (10+ sessions already) and it has been amazing. Ben is super inclusive, very creative, and their storytelling + roleplaying always leaves me impressed. Ben also makes sure that everyone is included and has time to shine, which is great for more shy gamers. Only positive experience ✨
Felix
Amazing DM with an awesome ability to set the scene for his games. NPCs and locations are brimming with personality, and he encourages player interaction with them through roleplay. The game I've played in with Ben is one of the best I've ever experienced during my time playing DND; I'm grateful for all the work and effort he has put into every part of the adventure!
Ash
I've been in a few campaigns that Ben's run in the past. But I recently played with him again in a one-shot (turned 4 session mini-campaign). Everything felt very polished and well thought out and he was always easy to work with and really communicative. I would heavily recommend Ben. He's always kind, inviting, and all around creative and fun
Jens
Ive played in an oneshot with ben that was a lot of fun. The vibe, maps and the combat all felt very well done, would definitely play with him again.
Alp
Played 15 sessions
I am considering this campaign as my official entry into DnD, and I have to say I really lucked out by picking Ben as my first DM. Ben's professional and accommodating behavior starting from session 0 made me feel incredibly motivated to start playing right away. I was fully immersed in our first session. It did help that the players were super nice, but I believe that was a product of how well Ben was running the game. I was genuinely surprised at how well he presented the story, which made me all the more excited to continue playing. If you are a player just starting out like me, I can't recommend Ben enough!
Monika Irvin
Played 15 sessions
Ben is awesome to play with, keeps the flow going but gives you time to experience the scenes. Not to mention how nice and accommodating they are when it comes to what you need to feel comfy when playing.
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