Black Dragon Gaming (he/they)
5.0
(7)
2 years on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
About me
Hey there! My name is Tommy. I've been creating Pathfinder content on my YouTube channel of the same name for nearly 6 years, and I've been a professional GM for as long (full time for nearly 2 years!) When I'm a player, I love deep, character driven stories which explore the human experience, either in the backdrop of something vaguely dystopian, or with characters flush with allegory. Usually both! When I'm not killing my players with monsters, I enjoy working out, going on long walks, cooking, and hanging out with my cat Achilles. You'll almost certainly hear him on stream! My goal is to meet cool people on the internet, play in as many games with them as possible, and pay the bills while doing so. I'm looking forward to meeting and gaming with you! (Inquiries contact Tommy#2085 on Discord!)
GM Style
I like to take really cool concepts, be they published or homebrew, tinker with them to make them suit the people at the table, and let the players drive the story we are shaping together. Immersive audio. Dynamic voices. NPCs that prop up the arcs of your character. I like my combat to be tactical but not a slog, crunchy but not so much so that we're debating the rules for 20 minutes. Accomplish objectives. Win with words or with sneaky. Of course, we'll have that occasional Traverse The Mist moment where folks should prep for a big combat but I'll communicate those ahead of time.
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Game Master Reviews (7)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Storytelling
Sets the Mood
Amazingly knowledgeable, he can help everyone, from a brand new player to an experienced veteran, experience Pathfinder in a positive way. He's encouraging, here for all your crazy ideas, does an amazing job at setting the appropriate scene/tones for the moment, and is great at just going with the flow of his players. Whether you're looking for a one shot or a long drawn out campaign, he's got it covered. Playing at his table is a privilege that I thoroughly enjoy and I look forward to participating in more of his sessions in the future!
They're a fangtastic GM, well versed in the rules as well as story telling and allowing player creativity and playing off of it constantly. However little you provide for backstory, they will find a way to weave it into the plot and story as a whole, even in pre written adventures the story includes your characters and makes you one with the world you're playing in. They set the scene with sounds and music, they're inclusive to all players and helpful to the beginner. Provider of 3pp work as well as informative and exciting YouTube content. Gaming and story telling aren't just hobbies for him—they're an artisan.
There is this saying which I will paraphrase: "Give someone an inch and they take a mile." Well, for BDG Tommy, the inverse is the truth. Give him an inch long character backstory, and they alter an entire Adventure Path around it to make you feel amazing. For 3 years, and likewise the 3rd full AP in process, I have been having an absolute escapist blast with Tommy and the gang I decided to become a part of. There is no doubt that practically each and every day, BDG gives all of his heart into the content he provides, be it running as a DM, quirky videos about builds and lore, streams, fantastic 3pp content that enrich the system greatly, and also a touch of general memery. With him, you never feel a distance or disconnect, as might happen with other DMs, groups or enterprises such as his. Life is good, and adventuring with him is among the best parts!
Overall a knowledgeable GM of the Pathfinder system. Sets the mood with soundscapes and music and engages the player to encourage RP and exploration as well as player agency in setting up creative solutions to encounters. Makes sure his tables are always and inclusive space for players of all kinds of experience levels.
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