John

he/him

5.0

(82)

TOP GM

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

Published Writer

Artist

Voice Actor

Game Designer

About John

I like long walks on the beach, ice cream, and total party kills. For real now, I've been gamemastering for over a decade, roleplaying even longer, and worldbuilding my whole life. And most importantly, I've got a serious love for the game. My games are player-driven stories with the perfect blend of deep roleplay, tactical complexity, and immersive exploration. I tailor the game to you, and use a various themes, scenarios, and media to deliver unique, immersive, and exciting experiences. I also take custom requests. Any system, any genre, small or large group sizes, specialty games. I can build a new setting, or tell a story in yours. I can learn new systems or tools. Anything required to make your perfect adventure. • Short quests? Absolutely • Grand adventures? Yup, and everything between • Any genre? I specialize in fantasy and science-fantasy, but I'll do anything • Any system? I've run lots, and I'll learn any you want • Specialty games? Solo gaming, very complex/custom stories, and more Any questions? Contact me on Discord @bigbadevilgamemaster Banner art by David Revoy: https://www.davidrevoy.com/article858/the-treasure

At a glance

4 years on StartPlaying

597 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, World Builder

Average response time: 8 hours

Response rate: 100%

Top Game Master

One of StartPlaying's top-rated GMs, a player favorite and highly recommended.

Featured Prompts

I became a GM because

I impulsively fantasize all day, I wanted to share it!

My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be

Old School Essentials, Cortex Prime, and LANCER.

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Voice for radio

How John runs games

- Huge content library - Player-driven narratives - Dramatic storytelling - Effective pacing - Exciting narration - Skillful voice acting - Colorful characters - Thrilling challenges - Unique encounters - Custom worldbuilding - Efficient VTT use

Featured Prompts

I deal with rules issues by...

Rules-as-written in the streets, rule-of-cool in the sheets. We'll mostly follow the rules but they are tweakable for fun, drama, and comedy.

I once ran a session...

For 12 hours, interrupted by a small feast I cooked my players.

My games focus on...

Player choice, immersion, and gamemastery skill.

John's ideal table

- Good audio - Mutual respect - Comfortable and flexible roleplay that blends drama, comedy, and action. - Easy transitions from deep roleplay to complex tactics - For new players, a will to try hard - For experienced players, a will to help - For all players, an open mind and a good spiritz