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Fenris

Fenris (he/him)

5.0

(32)

2 years on StartPlaying

225 games hosted

Highly rated for: World Builder, Creativity, Knows the Rules

Average response time: 20 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Interested in having a chat? Add me on Discord: Fenris5879 My name is Fenris, and I am an educator in real life. In my free time though, I'm a gamer. I started playing D&D online a few years ago and fell in love with it. After a few campaigns I decided to become a GM because I prefer that role, the aspect of creation is fun for me. I am a big Faerunian nerd. Most of the games take place in the common era, following Tyranny of Dragons. Here is my approach to world-building and running games:

GM Style

Gameplay Style: I believe in mystery box gameplay, you know more or less what the character knows. Finding out the lore is part of the game and not common knowledge. As a level one character, even most of the politics would seem foreign to you. This style of gameplay is not for everyone, and that is ok. Since my world is a self-created sandbox, there are many competing plot arcs that are occurring in the world at a given time. There are different strands you can pull on. There are different choices you can make which will alter your experience in the world, or even change the world itself. Combat: I will be efficient, because I use many, many APIs on Roll20. I also pre-load my monsters and maps, so all of that is done before the session takes place. I do that to reduce downtime during the session. Challenging combat is the key to a good experience. My combats will be challenging, and you will be tested against a range of monsters both common and uncommon. Visuals: I love maps. If you play in my world, expect tons of maps. There will also be visual scene images, and well-done character representations/tokens. I have an Inkarnate and a Midjourney account to create those things custom. Extras: - Robust Downtime System - Prestige Classes and Levels - Custom 5e combat alterations (house rules) - Potential for Domain-Style play

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Game Master Reviews (32)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

World Builder

Creativity

Knows the Rules

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Christopher

Played 50 sessions

Fenris really puts you into the world you're playing in and adjusts based on your actions. The game feels lived in, to the point where all decisions you make matter. I look forward to every session to see where our decisions take us!

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Seb

Played 50 sessions

Fenris creates unforgettable adventures. His games stay with you, bringing joy and inspiration long after the session ends.

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Grace

Played 28 sessions

Fenris does a good job of allowing for players to do what they want while still providing a challenge and keeping things according to the rules. I find that his GM style is good for folks who enjoy "tough" battles that need a little more thought than "hit them a bunch and we will win". There are also a good number of riddles/puzzles found in his campaign which is nice and sometimes they are a little tough but there is always a "way around them" if needed. I really enjoy playing with him and will continue to do so.

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Joseph

Played 23 sessions

I'm playing in two campaigns in the same dungeon and each of the groups have had dramatically different results going through the same areas! playing with Fenris as a DM decisions small and large matter so your creativity is often included in the campaign directly. No session has been boring, there's a ton of character freedom and combat to test it out in. The worlds are far more immersive than the base dnd campaigns, with a wide array of characters to interact with or even recruit to your cause. There's no railroad track in his campaigns, so the possibilities are endless for each group. In depth lore, characters, and world building keep it interesting - highly recommended as a GM!

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Yo Zams0

Played 18 sessions

Fenris is an amazing dm, particularly at worldbuilding, creating a setting that feels alive and reacts to everything the players do. Choices have real consequences, and you can see the world change based on your actions. It makes the game feel immersive and keeps you invested in the story. Playing in his games never feels static, as it always evolves and surprises you. 10/10 recommend

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NatCorp

Played 16 sessions

Fenris is a really good DM, especially talented at creating worlds that grab your attention with neat story twists. His way of telling stories keeps the game interesting, and he's got a knack for making combat fun and creative he has a lot of homebrew stuff or mods existing stuff so if one of his campaigns is not suiting you he has many others, so it never feels slow or repetitive. Playing in his games is always enjoyable and goes smoothly. If you're looking for a game that mixes a good story with action in a clever way, Fenris does it well he is also very friendly as a person.

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