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Ash

Ash (they/them)

5.0

(13)

3 years on StartPlaying

94 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity

About me

Greetings and salutations fellow nerds! My name is Ash and I am a 28 year old Non-Binary person living in Canada! I have been playing TTRPGs for 14 years and have been GMing for 10 years. I got my start with Pathfinder but quickly fell in love with Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Other games I enjoy playing are Vampire: The Masquerade, Monster of the Week, and Urban Shadows, to name a few. I run a monthly Learn To Play DnD 5e one-shot at my local gaming store. I have a lot of experience working with new or rusty players. I have done theatre and improv since I was 9 years old. My acting skills have definitely come in handy when it comes to GMing. It's always good to be able to think on the fly and catch whatever your players throw at you! If you want a Role Play heavy game with a DM who isn't afraid to bend the rules a little to make things more fun then consider joining one of my games! I create a welcoming and inclusive space for all who want to get their nerd on. Looking forward to playing with you!

GM Style

I am a heavy believer in Role Play over crunching numbers. Combat should be fun and suspenseful, while avoiding boring slog fests. I highly encourage character interaction and take every opportunity to make your character grow, even if it's through a little suffering. I love doing silly voices and providing reference photos for landscapes and NPCs. I've been told I'm a fun, easy going GM with a relaxed play style and a pension for allowing shenanigans.

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Game Master Reviews (13)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Storytelling

Creativity

alex avatar

alex

Played 49 sessions

I love Ash sm!! I play in almost all of ash's game's for a reason so please consider their games if ur looking for a fun inclusive game full of fun rp and amazing story!

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Kaidoz

Played 4 sessions

In my over 40 years of playing D&D I have had few (Including most of the Gygax family) game masters I'd recommend over Ash. Very fun, great non player characters, engaging combat, and laid back environment were all included in last night's game. The entire group of 6 players were all laughing and clapped at the end of the game session. Something, again, I haven't seen often in an in person game, let alone a remote session. Ash, keep up the great work, and I'll be around for a while!

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John

I've had the privilege of playing in several TTRPG campaigns over the years, but none have compared to the experiences I've had with Ash. They are not just a good DM, they're a weaver of tales, conductor of chaos, and maestro of mystery. They're ability to adapt to any situation alongside profound passion and creativity makes every campaign with them a truly remarkable experience <3

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Taylor O’Neil

Such a talented DM managing a larger group and making sure everyone is comfortable but still having an incredible time- and so creative the character/npcs they build are so amazing!!!

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Shuthus

Ash is fantastic at making hometown games and running modules, as well as mixing and matching. They're able to help newer players get used to the rules of the game, or help experienced players try new classes. I've played multiple games that they've run in DnD andMonster of the Week, both of which have been so much fun, and have led to some hilarious stories.

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Angela

Played 59 sessions

Ash is my favorite GM I’ve played with! B. Dave Walter’s is a close second, and that should tell you something. Ash’s world building and character work is really immersive. With them, I’ve learned how narratively compelling failure and character death can be as well as the highs of success. I wouldn’t hesitate to book a game with them especially if it’s in their Nunderon setting.

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