Josh Platts
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About Josh Platts
Hey there! I’m Josh a DM with over a decade of experience running tabletop RPGs, mostly D&D 5e, but also Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay and a few other systems. For five years, I ran two long-term professional campaigns on Roll20 alongside shorter games, one-shots, and custom adventures. My style leans more toward story-first and roleplay-focused, I love character-driven narratives, worlds that react to your choices, and those unpredictable player moments that turn into lasting memories. Whether you want classic D&D action, deep roleplay, or a relaxed, laughter-filled session, I’ll adapt to your group’s style. I’ve run everything from official modules to fully homebrewed worlds, and I pride myself on keeping sessions immersive, inclusive, and fun. My job as a DM is to make sure every player feels like their character matters, that their story belongs in the world we’re building together. If you’re looking for a creative, reliable DM who brings energy, experience, and a love of storytelling to every game, I’d love to roll some dice with you.
At a glance
Less than a year on StartPlaying
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I got started GMing...
In school, I was an RP nerd for sandbox games, through that I got interested in tabletop RPG's, text based games and RP and then finally found myself wanting to create my own adventures!
My favorite books are
The entire Edge Chronicles series, except for the final two books in the Cade series, we pretend those don't exist.
When I'm not running games I'm...
I'm a role player in all aspects of life and all meanings of the word! I now run my own business running my own LRP games, currently the main game is a game based on my original D&D world.
How Josh Platts runs games
My games focus on storytelling, character growth, and meaningful player choice. I love weaving roleplay, exploration, and combat together into a living world that reacts to your actions, allies remember your kindness, enemies adapt to your tactics, and the choices you make truly shape the story. You can expect a balance of heartfelt roleplay, cinematic action, and plenty of humour and surprise along the way. I aim for immersion and flow over strict rules lawyering, the mechanics serve the story, not the other way around. I’m an adaptable DM who tailors the tone and pace to your group, whether you want tense political intrigue, heroic fantasy, or a relaxed night of creative chaos with friends. I prepare thoroughly, but I also love when players throw unexpected ideas my way. The best moments come from collaboration and creativity. Above all, I create a welcoming table where everyone has space to shine. Whether you’re a new player discovering your first character or a veteran chasing your next epic arc, you’ll find a game built on trust, energy, and imagination.
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