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Patrick Bly

Patrick Bly (he/him)

5.0

(18)

2 years on StartPlaying

66 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity

Average response time: 5 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hello! I have been GMing a long time and am trying to offer fun games tailored to the desires of the group I'm running for. I want run an inclusive game that's fun for everyone, check in on people's safety regularly, and leave everyone wanting more. The thing I get the most praise for in my games are making NPCs that players like interacting with. Even with a published adventure I want to create a version that feels like YOUR unique version of that story.

GM Style

I oftentimes like to start a new campaign with a published adventure to get things rolling until I understand the characters and their goals. Then the adventure starts to reflect that relationship between the PCs and the world. I love to do NPC voices and enjoy bantering with the PCs.

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Game Master Reviews (18)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Creativity

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Seb

Played 5 sessions

He’s a great dungeon master who really works hard at his NPCs and setting up the scene. He makes an effort to get to know the player characters and skillfully integrate their backstories and cultures into the whole story. Highly recommend him to others!

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Nikolas "Nik" Solitaire

Played 1 sessions

Knows his modules. Keeps things flowing smoothly. Handles some of the nit-pickyer mechanics (such as movement and token management) himself to help combat flow.

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Irineo Campa

Played 7 sessions

I had a lot of fun with Patrick, and I'm glad he allowed me to be the little chaotic gremlin I am with my jokes and puns. Would love to join him again in another adventure!

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Alan

Played 1 sessions

Great DM! I enjoyed the one-shot we played. Your different voices were fantastic, and you were patient, kind, and fun. I would definitely go on another adventure with you for sure.

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Savannah M. Betten

Played 3 sessions

Pat is a great GM/Keeper! He's great at setting the scene, telling a riveting story and keeping players engaged. We're both fairly new to ttrpgs and he's also very patient as far as explaining (or reminding about) rules and gameplay mechanics. He's very chill and easy to talk to and is great at putting players at ease. I'd recommend him for any newcomers or seasoned players looking for an excellent GM :)

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James Introcaso

Played 21 sessions

Pat is an amazing GM. Our group is full of folks who love jokes when it's joke time, immersive story when it's story time, and action when it's action time. Pat does all three amazingly well. He also knows the rules of any game he runs, comes prepared, and does some incredible voices. He's willing to make a story that the GROUP wants. He's open with communication, and just a heck of a human!

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