Samuel (he/him)
4.8
(6)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Knows the Rules
About me
I run mostly homebrew DnD 5E, Pathfinder 2E, Starfinder 1E, and Starfinder 2E games using Discord and Foundry VTT. I have been playing since 2012 and DMing since 2015. I try to incorporate a balance of RP, exploration, and combat into my games. I don't restrict any classes or races, as long as they're in the books you can play it. I play by the rule of cool, so always use your imagination! I started on DnD 3.5 and from there went into a Pathfinder 1e game and played that campaign for years. What I love about TTRPG's is all the innovative and creative ways to solve a problem.
GM Style
In one word my style is relaxed. We're all here to have fun and roll some math rocks so give me your craziest ideas and let her rip. My games usually have serious moments, humorous moments, and a little bit of drama sprinkled in there. I will always highly encourage role play (it is two thirds of RPG) but will never try to force it. Player comfortability is highly important to me so you will never be forced to role play if you do not want to. I, however, will ALWAYS be doing a voice for my NPCs. The most important rule in the game is the rule of cool. Rules are more like guidelines to telling a fun and compelling story. When it comes to combat I like to make sure there are tactical, environmental, and objective based aspects to it. To me it becomes a little stale just having two characters stand next to each other hitting each other with swords. Every campaign I have run has been homebrewed. I like to do my own world building, NPC creation, and encounters. I don't have anything against running a module, and I would, but to me creating a world from scratch is one of the most rewarding aspects of DMing.
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Samuel 's Games
Game Master Reviews (6)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Rule of Cool
Knows the Rules
Steve
New review
Sam does a great job working with you on what YOU WANT TO DO. Who your character is, is just as important to him, as is it to you. Ive played as a character in multiple campaigns of his, as well as fought along side him in others. He brings a great energy to the table.
Andrew Kellogg
New review
Balances the rules and the feel of the game well. Encourages creativity and out of the box thinking while keeping things within the bounds and mechanics of the game. And has a nice laugh.
Kyle Harding
New review
Sam is a fantastic game master in every single version of the game I've played with him. I have had the pleasure of being a player in multiple of his campaigns including Murder Mystery. Sam is exceptional in building a world for players to not only engage with, but begin to make their own by adding more to the narratives. In one of Sam's games, a player can truly feel like a part of something fun and unique that everyone in the process can find pride in. Moreover, Sam is easy-going and exceptionally fair-minded when working with players to build an engaging and rewarding experience. Sam is probably the only person who, when asked, I will always join any new adventure they are looking to begin.
Chadosia
New review
Creative and compelling story leading. Always makes a session fun!
Chelsea
I've been playing D&D for about 10 years now, both as a player and a DM. I have been playing with Sam for 3-4 years and can honestly say that he is one of the best DMs I've ever had. He's very skilled at designing original stories to play—the murder mystery was so fun and so well done. He also prioritizes player characters, making sure everyone at the table gets their input and chance to RP. He cares about his players and the PCs in his game a lot. He's also great at rolling with what players want to do, even if it’s just a small silly moment, but still keeps the game on track and helps players stay focused on the overall goals. Overall, I highly recommend Sam as a DM if you are a player that puts care into your PC and wants a DM that does the same!
Kanmar
Does a good job of trying to make things fun. Puts plenty of work into encounters and puzzles.
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