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CoinPlant

CoinPlant (they/them)

5.0

(5)

LGBTQ+
Queer
Artist

3 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Sets the Mood

About me

Hello there! Im a radical GM with some radical ideas that have gotten me laughed out of every academic institution across the contiguous united states, namely that playing the dungeon/dragon game is great and playing it is cool. Im 23 years old, love music maybe more than anything else on the planet and have a firm belief that the one thing tying us all together in these wacky times is a need to escape into fantasy, so I'd be honored to help with that. Im a professional video editor and my expertise when it comes to this game reflects that in no way at all. Ive never memorized a single rule (false), I dont even know what year it is (the far off year of 2005), but I do know one thing: If youre looking for a gm that puts alot of passion and work in behind the scenes when organizing music, maps, backstory connections and all the ambient things that make you more invested in the story of a given game, Im a solid choice. Im one of the zany little wacky little characters that picked up a DMG and hit the ground running as a GM almost immediately after starting to play in general. Ive run more terrible, half thought and quarter-planned games than I can count, but all of that failure early on helped me realize a few important things and grow, namely that it isnt hard to give your players what they want if communication at the table is stressed, and the best games stem from the most open and honest communication

GM Style

-Engaging Social Interactions and Roleplay -Well charted backstory integration -Emphasis on player agency -*Ambience* in the form of a bloviated, ever expanding library of music (Always happy to hear recommendations as well!) -Multifaceted Combat Encounters -Above all else, I want to make sure my players are having fun, and that means creating an environment where they feel safe to explore the space in a way they want.

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Game Master Reviews (5)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Sets the Mood

Nathan Gross avatar

Nathan Gross

I met Coin as a fellow player and instantly fell in love with the way they play the game. Never has a man fallen faster in love with a tiny kiwi goblin with a penchant for punching. I was even more delighted to learn that they GM as well as they play. Coin comes fully stocked with an array of immersive soundscapes (actual terabytes, the madman), memorable voices that can either make you laugh or feel genuine dread, and world building that can simultaneously have you navigating a political hellscape while trying not to lose your reanimated logging cart that likes to wander off. They work with you to encorporate your character into the world. You'll always have your own special moments and opportunities for character growth, and they check on everyone throughout the game to make sure you get your time. Tl;dr: Go play the game you'll have a good time

Orb avatar

Orb

This review is gonna be kinda short since I suck at writing, but Coin is a certified real cool person, and I absolutely love their GM style. They're very good at allowing players to do what they want while still making sure things run smoothly and don't get out of control. Another of Coin's strengths is improvising and dealing with unexpected choices by players. It seems like they have a fun plan for anything you could possibly do, which allows for a lot of creative expression and unorthodox problem solving methods. So yeah, good GM, I give em a 30/10.

Jiskeye avatar

Jiskeye

It only let me pick 3 things so I selected what I think are the best. Coin’s a great DM. They make their own maps/tokens and are good at selecting music to set the setting. They can think fast on the fly (seriously, this dudes the fastest map maker I’ve ever seen. Dude can whip out a battlefield in like 20 seconds if the players cause an unexpected fight) and plan complex webs of needs and wants. They focus a bit more on roleplaying and puzzle solving (like 60/40), which I always appreciate, and in my opinions takes more effort on the DM to effectively deliver. I’ve played in in think 4 games, all homebrew worlds in 5e, and each one was unique and interesting. On the safety checklist: Coin did the best “interview process” for online lfgs that I’ve been in. They also did the best session 0. They take concerns and expectations seriously and made sure to have discussions and conversations around what players wanted out of the game and what could be a concern, from basic things like combat time, PVP, to more serious topics.

Jessica avatar

Jessica

I just recently started playing with coinplant, and they quickly made me feel welcomed and eager to begin the story with them. Their love of the game is immediately apparent, and they are great at helping you play the character you want to play. I hope to play many more games with them!

Mouse avatar

Mouse

Coin is an absolute delight. They are one of the most patient and engaging DMs I've ever had the pleasure to play with. I have a learning disability that causes me to struggle with numbers, and they made sure I understood my character sheet without making me feel "less than." They are enthusiastic in their responses to our questions, no matter how mundane. And as a bonus, they are brilliant at setting the mood with vivid descriptions and ambient music. Whether you're a seasoned player or fresh off the spelljammer, you'll find joy and delight at their table.

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