Michael
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About Michael
Hello! My name is Michael, I'm 35, I live in Chicago, and I have been playing Dungeons & Dragons since the AD&D days (DMing for 19 years). When I am not performing on the stage I am DMing for groups of players from all over the world. I have been playing D&D5E since the beginning (2014) and love the system. I have hosted over a thousand sessions and have more than 16,000 hours of experience with online table top gaming. I'm down for meeting new people, exploring vast dungeons, slaying monsters, and saving the multiverse, one plane of existence at a time.
At a glance
2 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Sets the Mood
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
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I got started GMing...
when my father thought me when I was about 10 or 11 years old. Haven't stopped playing since!
How Michael runs games
My DMing style is a captivating story with plenty of room for character development. I love role-play and enjoy doing voices for all my NPCs. I encourage my groups to engage as well, but there is never any pressure. And of course there is combat! I love a good challenge and try to adjust encounters to match my team. I am laid-back and open to any suggestions from my players, as long as they do not ruin others experiences in my games. Feel free to message me for more information!
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I deal with rules issues by...
Making a quick ruling at the table to keep play moving, then reviewing the rules after the session so we’re consistent without wasting game time.
My games focus on...
Player choice, open worlds, meaningful consequences, and collaborative storytelling through a mix of roleplay, exploration, and exciting combat.
Rules are...
Rules support the story. I value clarity and consistency, but favor rulings, common sense, and the Rule of Cool when it keeps the game moving and the fiction strong.
Michael's ideal table
My table is friendly, open, and welcoming, with a strong focus on collaboration and player choice. I love teaching games and supporting both new and experienced players, so you don’t need system mastery to fit in here. The vibe is high fantasy, open worlds, and sandbox play. Players choose their own paths, shape the story through their decisions, and explore a living world that reacts to them. I’m always open to creative ideas and favor the Rule of Cool when it serves the fiction. Expect a voice-forward table with active roleplay, meaningful choices, and exciting combat to keep everyone engaged. I enjoy weaving character backstories into the adventure and building lore together through play. This table is a great fit for imaginative, respectful players who enjoy freedom, collaboration, and emergent storytelling. If you like exploring worlds, making bold choices, and helping create the story at the table — you’ll feel right at home.
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I am for a vibe that's...
Laid-back, chill, friendly, and welcoming — a table that’s open to suggestions, creativity, and collaborative fun.
I love it when a player
Leans into roleplay, uses their imagination, and brings their character to life through backstory, bonds, traits, and flaws.
My table is not the place for...
Unnecessary drama, big egos, lone-wolf behavior, spotlight hogs, or players who don’t want to play as part of a team.
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