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Gerard

Gerard (they/them)

5.0

(5)

LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent

1 year on StartPlaying

3 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, World Builder, Creativity

About me

Hello! My name is Gerard, and I’ve been playing the role of forever DM for about 10 years now. I originally took to the role because of my love for storytelling. I enjoyed writing, so putting together adventures for my friends felt like another way to explore that interest. I instead found it to be a far more fascinating medium of storytelling that relies on all involved parties to create a completely unique and emergent tale through cooperation and collaboration.

GM Style

I enjoy creating stories that are tailored to the unique characters my players bring to the table through roleplay. My aim is to immerse everyone at my table into a world they feel like they are a part of, and where their decisions have an impact on the outcome of their adventure. I like to have combat also serve this purpose when it occurs, with engaging fights that push the narrative just as much as a social encounter.

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Game Master Reviews (5)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

World Builder

Creativity

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Gabi

Played 1 sessions

Everything about playing with Gerard as the GM has been amazing. They take so much care in the world that they create, the characters, and the plotlines. Every session feels so immersive and they do a great job of balancing character moments with gritty and exciting combat. Every campaign I've gotten to play with them has been so wonderful, sessions are always the highlight of my week because of their attention to detail and emphasis on making every moment exciting for the players.

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Isaiah Jamal

Gerard's campaigns are incredibly immersive experiences full of unique environments and heartfelt, memorable moments. The passion they have for DMing overflows into their breathtakingly detailed worlds, brimming with deeply developed characters, intricate combat encounters, and carefully crafted challenges that tangibly change the world depending on the decisions made by the party. Creativity is the most important tool in their campaigns, as party members are strongly encouraged to come up with creative solutions for the problems they face, and properly rewarded for doing so. Whether you are new to the world of tabletop games or have an abundance of experience, Gerard's mastery of their craft is something that will be felt instantaneously. I strongly recommend them for anyone looking to have an unforgettable campaign.

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Waverly Garner

When you are in one of Gerard's games, you are not only in their story but are an essential part of it. Your actions and the actions of your party have a real and measurable impact on the complex fabric of the world. Stakes are high, and players are encouraged to build strong bonds to overcome powerful foes. From rich descriptions and detailed maps to varied NPCs with their own deep history and motivations, you will enthralled with every interaction and will end every session wanting more. Gerard is a truly gifted GM, and I cannot recommend their talents enough. If you are a fan of role-playing dynamic characters in detailed fantasy/sci-fi settings, Gerard is the GM for you.

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Rebecca Litt

Gerard's campaigns feel almost mythological. They are a roleplay heavy dm with interesting and layered combat that keeps you on the edge of your seat. They are always open to interesting/unconventional character creation. If you are a beginner or an experienced player interested in learning new systems Gerard is the perfect teacher. If you are ready to be apart of a story with larger than life potential I would highly suggest Gerard.

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Anne Haley

Gerard is passionate about the worlds they create and will build an environment with infinite room for exploration. They balance this perfectly with a compelling plot and lovable npcs to keep the story moving. But most importantly, Gerard prioritizes the direction that player characters take the story. They love it when players surprise them and come up with creative solutions.

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