GM BlckSpd (he/him)
5.0
(32)
4 years on StartPlaying
433 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
There was a time when the stresses of the work day could only be remedied by joining online raids and dungeons on WoW or FF14. Then one day I joined my first D&D group hosted by a friend. Where once the possibilities of my heroism were bound by the gaming platform of choice, now they are only bound by my imagination and of course, the roll of the die. With D&D I found a way to play out scenarios I have previously only seen in movies and anime. I began my journey on the conservative side, playing characters that reflected my own morals and values with the skill set of characters I have enjoyed through my gaming experience. But when I decided to teach my children this wonderful game, I started exploring other character archetypes. Being the new GM had me playing baddies, timid townsfolk, cocky wannabe heroes, and skittish shady merchants. Here is where I broke out of my comfort and starting playing with different voices and mannerisms. I'm no professional by any stretch of the imagination, but I was able to capture the imagination of my children in both laughter and suspense. That to me has become a more memorable experience that any raid or dungeon encounter I have taken part of. I recently discovered Dungeondraft, Foundry VTT, and a few other wonderful individuals developing for this system that really brings the TTRPG to life. So here I am, hoping you will join me as I guide you through these stories. If you're new to TTRPGs or new to Foundry VTT, or just looking for a group who will party up and join you on an adventure - then pull up a chair, order yourself a frothy mug of Dwarven ale as you polish your +1 mouse of destruction and let's tell a story together.
GM Style
I am a firm believer of "*There are no bad ideas, only bad dice rolls*" - I feel that sums up my Game Mastering style pretty nicely. I am laid back and always looking to provide each player (and their character) a chance to have that "cool" moment. I am extremely flexible when it comes to running campaigns, prioritizing player agency above pre-written or pre-planned direction. After all we are partaking in a collaborative story narrative, and more often than not those memorable sessions are driven by players attempting something outrageous!
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Game Master Reviews (32)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Teacher
Papa
Played 36 sessions
Backspade is an awesome GM, takes the time to answer questions, keeps the game feeling fresh, the second he notices the party starting to slip he always lends a hand to keep the story going!
Paul Teno
Played 6 sessions
the attention to detail and the role playing
Paul
Played 46 sessions
We had a great time with Mr. Spade. I would recommend him to any group.
Krystal
This was my very first campaign in DnD and I went in almost entirely blind. I wish I could choose all of the tags above to describe him but as I was only allowed to choose 3 I chose the 3 that I found most important. He was so great at telling the story while allowing us players to explore the story further with our involvement and inquiry. Best Kobold voice, hands down!!! I've not heard any others but it's like imagining someone other than Ian McKellen playing Gandalf, it simply won't be as good. For that, he has both delighted and ruined me. He allowed for myself and others to be a bit silly in our encounters and I appreciate that so very much as my character Gus is a jolly tortle. This was very much balanced with the growth of our characters and the foes we ultimately defeated. Easily grasped imagery was presented and the story had us all on the edge of our seats on more than a few occasions. Absolutely join this man's campaign if you're ever given the opportunity. I'm already thinking about when we'll be able to again:)
Brandon
Played 68 sessions
Blckspd did a terrific job of making the characters in the game come to life. He understands and fairly applies the rules while allowing characters to make unconventional choices leading to some great moments. He is patient with new players and great at explaining the rules, making him a very beginner-friendly GM.
SARAH
We had a few beginners playing and one more advanced player. At no time did the beginners feel lost or intimidated to ask questions or think creatively about the game. It was super fun, and GM blckspd was so accommodating.
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