Cistern (n/a)
5.0
(8)
3 years on StartPlaying
40 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
About me
I've been playing TTRPGs since the mid-1980s and have been gamemastering almost as long. I love high fantasy settings and want to take you along for a fantastic ride as we play the most popular games together. I mainly focus on D&D and have extensive experience running adventures in Fifth Edition. As a high school teacher, I run my school's D&D club, so I'm very accustomed to helping new players learn the ropes. I also run high-end games for very experienced players as well. Join up and let's see where the journey takes us!
GM Style
I mostly adhere to the RAW (Rules as Written), but also like to be flexible when the situation warrants. Roleplaying and voices are something I'm quite comfortable with, but running very crunchy tactical combat is also something I enjoy as well. I like to add realism to my games without getting bogged down with minutiae, which is a fine line. Player agency is important, but so is providing actionable scenarios for players to explore, while providing meaningful choices and real consequences. Come along and see what great adventures we can journey on together!
Games played
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Game Master Reviews (8)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Storytelling
Sets the Mood
Ryan
Played 40 sessions
We are getting to the end of this campaign. It has been a highlight of my weekend. We made it to level 5, we have all learned our character sheets really well. It is fun being challenged to use all that we can. Cistern is great at throwing curve balls our way. Then letting us get creative during exploration and combat. It will be bitter sweet to end this campaign.
Frank
Played 39 sessions
So I decided to take the plunge and try this D&D for the first time and I'm so glad I did. Cistern has a great way of explaining the mechanics of everything but also getting you to just jump in and start enjoying the game. I agree with his style of teaching being that you just gotta get in there and do it to learn. I'm excited for our next session, thank you for your patience and expertise 😁
Thomas Tromblee
Played 37 sessions
I believe cistern is a great dm for beginners and veterans alike.
Sam
Played 35 sessions
Incredibly patient DM, well spoken, well prepared. Really good use of out of game tools. Overall, a very enjoyable experience!
Mike
The best part about gaming to me is forgetting it is a game and getting into the character and the setting. His style allows you to fully engage in this regard. Theater of the mind is strong with this one.
John
Cistern was highly knowledgeable about the game. He took the time to ensure that all the players were comfortable with our characters, the world, and his gameplay style. The game was fun and engaging.
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