

Brenden Lewis (he/him)
5.0
(9)
4 years on StartPlaying
120 games hosted
About me
I've been in love with D&D ever since childhood, and nothing brings me more pleasure than sharing that love with others! I am a GM, player, and designer with years of GMing at conventions, live charity events, and private home games under my belt; so put me to work for you and your friends! Whether you are veteran players looking for a change of pace, or entirely new to the hobby, this is the table for you. Together we will weave exciting stories, and delve into fantastic worlds of our creation. I am queer, and my tables are an inclusive environment for queer individuals, POC, and disabled individuals. Safety tools are always available to ensure that every player has a comfortable experience by empowering them to stop the game, skip content, or tweak the tone. And I am always looking to improve my knowledge of inclusive practices.
GM Style
First and foremost I see myself as a facilitator for storytelling. You focus on immersing yourself in the world, imagining what your character might attempt, and let me handle the crunchy rules bits for you. I actively encourage creative problem-solving, and often utilize non-traditional skill checks to adjudicate your character's efforts (Dexterity-Investigation check to fix some broken pottery, or perhaps a Strength-Animal Handling check to wrangle a goat for milking!) Beyond that central theme of story and creativity, my games depend on what my players want. Whether it be the chilling horror of Ravenloft or Ten-Towns, a traditional dungeon crawl, or a daring exploration of the wilderness, I want to run a setting that you will enjoy. My accent work is not the best or most consistent out there, but my NPCs are full of life and unique charm. Eccentric shop-keeps are a particular specialty of mine!
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Game Master Reviews (9)
Brenden is a top-notch dungeon master. He balances combat, role-playing, and even technical trouble shooting with seeming ease. The game moved along smoothly and was engaging the ENTIRE time. He clearly has a strong knowledge of the rules and is able to tactfully and effectively ensure that all players are able to work within the bounds to increase fun and use their character's effectively. I will be back to play at his table again!
Brenden does a great job at letting your characters breathe and find their way. The adventure he ran was own he has published on DMs Guild called Icewind Curses: Hunger. It had the touches of horror that Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden needs more of. If you like good story development and a DM that can roll with whatever craziness players come up with, you will not be disappointed in Brenden. Thank you and I am looking forward to the next episode!
I've had the pleasure of playing games with Brenden in both a convention setting and a homebrew one, and he knocks it out of the park every time! He can run a pre-written module or come up with something all on his own, and he can cater to any level of skill! He has run for friends of ours who have only ever played once or twice, but also with folks who know exactly what they're doing. I always look forward to playing a game that Brenden is running!
I've played in Brenden's home games including campaigns, one-shots, and short series. He's excelled in crafting an engaging, detailed, and enjoyable game using either his own stories and scenarios or pre-published content. He's worked with me to fine-tune some home-brew options that are satisfying while staying balanced. He's been consistent, reliable, and extremely competent at crafting and running his games. Brenden shows excellent consideration for each player's level of comfort and cultural background, and works hard to make sure that all players feel like they are welcome at his table. Brenden has excellent communication skills and makes sure that our party is up-to-date and has advanced notice of any changes to play-time. He's always been prepared and on time for session, and has a wonderful level of improvisational skill that gives players permission to be creative. I can't recommend Brenden any higher as a DM!
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