Scott

he/him

Timezone

America/boise

Language

English

About Scott

I’m a Dungeon Master with over three years of experience running immersive, narrative-driven campaigns that balance atmospheric storytelling, character-driven plots, and cinematic combat. My style blends dark fantasy, mystery, and exploration, often inspired by worlds like Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and Lovecraftian horror. As a DM, I focus on deep story-telling and emotional stakes — I love weaving backstories into the larger world so that every choice feels meaningful. My sessions tend to feature: Deep worldbuilding with ancient mysteries and hidden lore Dynamic, cinematic encounters that evolve beyond combat Personal storytelling that ties character arcs to the campaign’s central themes Immersive pacing and tone, often with custom visuals, soundtracks, and narration I’ve run both long-form campaigns (20+ sessions) and one-shots for groups of all experience levels. Whether you’re here for grim storytelling, collaborative roleplay, or just epic monster fights, I aim to make every session memorable — and a little unsettling in the best way.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

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I became a GM because

I wanted to tell a story that my friends could partake in. I then realized how much of a created outlet for me creating worlds and characters, and story threads could be and it soon became a hobby.

When I'm not running games I'm...

Running IT Projects Hanging out with wife and two kids Gaming

How Scott runs games

Immersive storytelling rooted in mystery, exploration, and emotional stakes. Roleplay-forward sessions where backstories and character choices shape the world. Dynamic, tactical combat that’s designed to feel like a cinematic event rather than just a dice roll. Custom visuals, soundscapes, and narration to create a fully realized mood.

Scott's ideal table

The table for Whispers of Madness is built around collaboration, immersion, and emotional storytelling. Players who enjoy cinematic roleplay, character-driven arcs, and unraveling mysteries in a living world will feel right at home here. Every session is a blend of atmosphere, humor, tension, and discovery — where your choices genuinely shape the story. The tone of the campaign leans toward dark fantasy and cosmic horror, but the focus is always on player connection and character growth rather than edge or shock value. I encourage creative problem-solving, teamwork, and in-character interactions that deepen both the story and the bonds between party members. At this table, everyone’s story matters. Whether you’re a veteran role-player or new to D&D, all I ask is that you bring respect, curiosity, and a willingness to help create something unforgettable together.

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I love it when a player

Asks about their character or other table questions offline or outside of a session. It shows a genuine interest in the story and how they can compliment it.

I think metagaming...

Can be disruptive to the story. But at my tables, things are rarely what they seem anyway...

I think min/maxing...

Can be great if that's the kind of character you want to play and is the playstyle you prefer