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BlackStrum

BlackStrum (he/him)

5.0

(15)

3 years on StartPlaying

130 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher

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Response rate: 100%

About me

Hi Everyone, I am a 51 years old long time D&D forever DM, I've been DMing for the last 30 years. I've started my D&D journey with make you own story book. My favorite author back then was Ian Livingston. Quickly after that, I discovered 2nd AD&D and that was it for me, I was hook. I immediately start making my own world. I can run four system, 2ed AD&D, 5th edition, Call of Cthulhu 7th and Pathfinder 2ed. All my games are run in Foundry hosted on The Forge Here are all the adventure I can run right now: - Beginner's box - PF2e - The Fall of Plaguestone - PF2e - Abomination Vaults - PF2e - Any Pathfinder 2e adventure path you wish - Tomb of annihilation -5th - We be Goblins -5th - The Haunt 1 and 2 -5th - Storm King Thunder -5th - Lost Mine of Phandelver -5th - Waterdeep - Dragon Heist -5th - Waterdeep - Dungeon of the Mad Mage -5th - Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden -5th - Curse of Strahd -5th - Adventure in Ravenloft Domains -5th - Tale of the Yawning Portal -5th Against the Giants Dead in Thay Forge of Fury Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan Sunless Citadel Tomb of Horrors White Plume Mountain - The Red Opera -5th - Dungeons of Drakkenheim (Dungeons Dude) -5th - Farun's Run (first homebrew short campaign) -2nd AD&D and 5th - The Drow Trilogy -5th 01-Troubles in Winterhold 02-Find the Lost Expedition 03-The Spider Queen’s Ritual - Adventure into the Plane of FIre and The City of Brass -5th - Mask of Nyarlathotep (Call of Cthulhu system) - Horror on the Orient Express (Call of Cthulhu system) - Several one shot from Call of Cthulhu system - Homebrew campaign from the World named BlackStrum (own world) -2nd AD&D and 5th - Homebrew campaign from the World named The Isles of Moray (own -2nd AD&D and 5thworld) - Homebrew campaign from the World named Cor Meum (own world) -2nd AD&D and 5th

GM Style

Roleplay is the main attraction for me in D&D, Pf2e and CoC. While I can do highly tactical combat, the role play aspect is what tickles me. I see the game as a cooperation between the players and the GM, both have an important role to ensure a great experience. As a Gm, I listen to what the players want. I can run one game with minimal role play and another with high level of it, it always depends on the group. As far as house rule goes, I do have some, but they are always discuss and voted on before we start the game. I do not impose things much on players, after all, they are there to have fun. As far as expectations, I simply ask for everyone to be polite, not rude, respect your fellow players and have a good time. If all follow these simple rule, everyone will have a good time. That being said, I have removed players from my games before and I won't hesitate to do it again if they are disruptive, it's a game and everyone should have a good time. Happy Crit to all you of you!! :-) BlackStrum

Game Master Reviews (15)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Teacher

Dylan avatar

Dylan

Played 14 sessions

My reservations toward trying a Play-by-Post campaign were assuaged almost immediately by BlackStrum's steady, detailed, and immersive writing. As a GM, he is one of the most adaptive and attentive I've ever played with. He is amiable and especially good at guiding players through a seamless experience. I've been learning as both a GM and a player, and having a great time doing it. Extra props to him for being able to set the tone so well so quickly with a delicate system like Call of Cthulhu.

Tks2121 avatar

Tks2121

Played 1 sessions

Good GM. Attentive and good at helping players out.

Ugly Duckling avatar

Ugly Duckling

Played 16 sessions

BlackStrum is a fantastic and attentive play-by-post DM, always communicative about his availability, pushing the game when it starts to stall, a creative, considerate and descriptive writer. All you could ask for in a PBP DM, really.

Megan Hardy avatar

Megan Hardy

Played 18 sessions

I am in two PbP games with BlackStrum. I can't recommend them enough. They are incredible at setting a scene and really bonding a table. As someone fairly new to Call of Cthulhu they have been great in guiding me through the process. If you are looking for a truly immersive experience there is no one better!

Kyle avatar

Kyle

Played 3 sessions

BlackStrum takes a basic module and breathes life into it with much more engaging detail. He is patient with players and he checks in for feedback as the module goes along! He is adaptive in what his players suggest and need.

Dan The DM avatar

Dan The DM

Played 11 sessions

BlackStrum is running a Play by Post for me and a couple friends and it is awesome. I am a seasoned dungeon master and I cannot recommend BlackStrum highly enough. I'd give him 6 out of 5 stars if I could.

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