Dagema | Leo (he/him)
5.0
(9)
3 years on StartPlaying
8 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, World Builder
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
If I were a Character, I'd say.... Race: Human, Latin American (but I'd rather be an Elf). Background: University professor. Class: Game Master. Sub-class: Dungeon Master (D&D since 1st ed... Currently 5e). I like to DM as much I like to play. And I like creating homebrew rules and worlds as much as I like knowing Rules-as-written (RAW) and official adventures. So I'd say I'm Lawful Good. I go by the rules, but my Good alignment urges me to use Rule-of-Cool if that improves gameplay and player engagement. As a DM, I will work to embed players in the storyline, weaving their backgrounds into the main campaign even in official adventures (after all, they all need adjustments anyway). I'm looking to collectively build amazing stories and experiences while rolling dice. We must remember that dice bring the unexpected into our game and help creating unforgettable moments! Let's roll some dice!
GM Style
⚔️ I've been DMing online for seven years now (1000+ hours on Roll20/Foundry). Last three years as a pro-DM. ⚔️ Expect a blend of VTT visuals with Theater of the Mind when needed. Visuals will include both scenarios and actual maps. Music will be there to set the tone (via Discord). ⚔️ I am an expert in Rules-as-written (RAW) to the point that when we need Rule-of-Cool to allow an heroic scene, I will adjust on the fly while keeping balance across. So you're welcome to throw a table or a chandelier on the enemy, use the terrain to your favour, and I will solve how this works mechanically! ⚔️ Storytelling DM with an eye for detail and careful book keeping of character's background, bonds, ideals, flaws, and development. ⚔️ Tactical combat that engages PCs, NPCs, monsters, terrain, and hazards... Be prepared! ⚔️ As a regular player myself, I have player empathy and thus understand the need to balance story, mechanics and fun! ⚔️ As an educator, I'm particularly keen on learning together and helping players feeling welcome and part of the storyline. Let's roll some dice!
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Game Master Reviews (9)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Rule of Cool
World Builder
Tom
New review
Played 2 sessions
Returning to DnD after a 20+ year break and Leo has been great. Really took his time with an extended session zero to walk me thru the basics of Foundry and has continued that patience and teaching thru the sessions. I love that he lets the players set the pace. I'm sure we've zoomed past some scenes that he expected some more RP out of and I know for sure we've slowed some things down at times and spent a lot longer poking into other things, but he rolls with it and adapts without pressuring anything to go in a direction or meet a milestone. Very happy to have gotten a DM of this caliber and caring to jump back into things!
Gavin
New review
Played 1 sessions
Leo is a really thorough and dedicated DM. Great communication and player engagement in session 0 means you are ready to go from the start. Brings a real sense of collaborative world building to the table. Recommended.
Ricardo Moreno Almeida
I've known Leo for quite a few years and have played with him as a GM on many tables. He's great at giving everyone a "time to shine" in each adventure, and weaving an interesting narrative.
Lucas Bergamaschi
Played 5 sessions
I started playing with Leo a few years ago and I haven't stopped since. He manages to accomplish one of the biggest challenges for a DM, the ability to absorb the players ideas/wants and introduce/adapt them into the game in a coherent and fair way, prioritizing fun without breaking the rules. Leo has an incredible ability to listen to players and adjust the game to ensure everyone has their moment to shine, without letting the focus of the story get lost. Always paying attention to the actions and positions of the characters to understand them better, remembering things accurately, rewarding creativity. Just writing about it makes me excited for my next session. Just go for it!
Conrad
An amazing DM who takes pride in his work and puts the effort to give the players an amazing experience, highly recommend.
Arthur Pinto Bergamaschi
Played 5 sessions
I've had the pleasure of playing in Leo's DnD campaign for about two years now, and I can confidently say he is the best DM I've had in online sessions. He is incredibly patient, always making sure everyone feels included and engaged. His problem-solving skills are S tier, and he has a clever way of handling any situation that arises in the game. On top of that, his deep experience with DnD shines through in every session, and he is an expert when it comes to lore and rules of the game. I'd recomend him for any type of player, new or experienced! He is that great!
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