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$15.00
Mathieu McDougall

Mathieu McDougall (he/him)

1 year on StartPlaying

About me

I'm an experienced Game Master with a strong background in both official modules and homebrew storytelling. I’ve run full campaigns of Tomb of Annihilation, Tales from the Yawning Portal, Curse of Strahd, Out of the Abyss, and Tyranny of Dragons, along with a long-running homebrew campaign that I’ve been developing and running for the past two years. In addition to GMing, I’ve also spent a good amount of time as a player in various campaigns, which has helped me better understand what makes sessions engaging from both sides of the table. I’m comfortable running games both online, using platforms like Roll20 and Foundry VTT, and in-person, having led numerous live sessions. My focus is always on player immersion, collaborative storytelling, and adapting the experience to suit the group’s play style.

GM Style

My games strike a balance between immersive storytelling, character-driven roleplay, and high-stakes combat. I love giving players space to explore their characters’ backstories, relationships, and motivations, often weaving those elements directly into the world and plot. You can expect rich roleplaying opportunities, moral dilemmas, and choices that have real consequences. Combat in my games is tactical and meaningful. I enjoy designing encounters that challenge the party not just in terms of numbers, but through positioning, objectives, and unexpected twists. I use dynamic environments and custom monsters when appropriate, and I always reward creative thinking, whether that’s a clever use of a spell or a wild plan that somehow works. Whether we're playing a published module or a homebrew world, my goal is always the same: create an engaging, collaborative experience where the players feel like the heroes of an epic, unpredictable story. Expect a cinematic tone, emotional beats, and a few dark twists along the way.

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