Daedalus Cain (he/him)
5.0
(5)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
11 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
About me
Got my start in RPGs shortly before WotC started sifting the ashes of TSR, and I've been running games and perfecting my craft ever since. I enjoy mature storytelling, character drama, puzzles, exploration, even tactical wargaming, so I include a mix of different styles in my games and I'm always learning new things. Huge 40k and Mass Effect nerd as well. Lefty LGBTQIA+ ally welcoming to everyone civil and tolerant, even if I often run settings that are nightmare dystopias (40k for example).
GM Style
I'm most often a "Nick Fury GM" which is to say that I like gathering the Avengers - The PCs come together as a team of highly-competent but often volatile personalities with some of the best abilities and equipment available, facing down apocalyptic foes where the pressure and stakes can lead to high drama. Not every game is like that, but it's the style I run the most often. While I like doing different accents and voices on occasion, I prefer text-driven RP - it's accessible to the hearing-impaired or those unwilling to speak online, it can yield better prose and greater immersion, and everything done in-game has a recorded chat history. Do note that text-driven games will be a bit slower paced due to the medium, but I can type extremely quickly so things shouldn't drag if you're familiar with text games. I'm also getting into PlayByPost for those that have scheduling issues and can't join regular sessions. I tend to aim for high production value for tactical maps with visual effects and custom tokens for everything (animated ones too if Roll20 cooperates). I aim to create worlds with rich lore, vivid descriptions, and living, breathing characters. In-game, I enjoy long in-character conversations, occasional puzzles, some exploration, and tactical combat with competent characters. Some games are mostly RP, while others are mostly combat, depending on what best fits the theme and what the players signed up for. I can run purely combat-driven games that centre on a team of specialists accomplishing objectives as part of a larger war, or I can run politically-minded worlds with dozens of factions and hundreds of NPCs and plots-within-plots that may go for a half-dozen sessions of investigation and manipulation before an attack is ever rolled. For most games, it's somewhere between the two extremes. I'm also willing to run smaller games with only 1 or 2 players and deeper immersion, though the booking price will increase a bit as those require a fair bit more work and attention.
Games played
Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Knows the Rules
William
Played 11 sessions
I could wax poetic about my countless experiences with Cain as my GM - he is extremely experienced with running campaigns over different platforms, and his passion for creating an incredible collaborative story is always something to behold. Whether it is specific settings such as the world of Warhammer 40K or Faerun, or a more general set of rules and ideas, Cain will work with his players to give them a truly fulfilling experiences, while remaining mindful of the needs and desires of other players. His mastery of the rules, and willingness to edit or change rules to better suit the players or world, also allow for greater creative experiences. I have been roleplaying his games for many years, and some of my greatest moments of roleplay or character writing have been in his games. If you seek someone who will make giving you a fulfilling and all-encompassing roleplay experience, look no further.
CaptainDynamic
This Game Master has run I group that I had the privilege to be a part of in multiple systems and multiple genres. Ranging from Shadowrun to Warhammer 40k Dark heresy. He's creative, funny, and a very good story teller and I highly recommend that you give him an honest shot. I'm confident you'll be in for a great time!
Shararadur
I have been playing with Daedalus Cain since about 2014/2015. Every game he as run has been outstanding. His ability to weave complex stories and immerse players in the setting is really strong. I have seen him tackle campaign settings that most GMs would shy away from. He really thinks about the setting and communicates it well. This allows players to really be able to get into character. He is also very good at understanding the numbers behind a game and I always felt that he was being fair. He is also really good at helping players create characters for different settings. He ran a few games set in a setting that I was only lightly familiar with. But within a session or two I had it down and understood where my character was at. This is the only online review I have given for a GM. I recommend him without reservations.
DarthCtan
The GM goes the extra mile to prepare a very immersive and living world fort he game. He also is not a „one trick pony“. Be it lots of combat, general roleplay or realistic interactions with NPC, which can reach a deeper level of emotions, any wish a player may have will be respected and, reasonably, implemented. A characters backstory is woven into the story, which gives that special spotlight moment from time to time, which we like as players. All in all the GM is very fun and interessting to play with.
Nomi
Great DM, builds a rich world and is willing to try new things to keep players engaged. Awesome for one shots or for full campaigns.
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