Dan

he/him

5.0

(7)

Timezone

Europe/london

About Dan

I’ve been playing and DMing for D&D 5e for 3 years, beginning with pre-written adventures and one shots, to now running a weekly homebrew campaign in an established setting. I enjoy collaborative epic storylines with the player’s characters at the centre. I also have experience running Shadowdark RPG, Mörk Borg & Cairn, and enjoy the OSR ethos on occasion, embracing the change of pace in the lethality and simplicity of these games. I have experience running games both in-person and online, via discord & owlbear rodeo, but am currently looking into Roll20 as a platform. I’m well versed in using physical tools and books as well as digital on D&D beyond. My main work background is in music and sound design, and as such atmosphere is very important to me, so I love to use music and sounds to help with immersion. I also have a penchant for musical theatre, and as such I enjoy creating unique voices and mannerisms for NPC’s as the roleplaying aspect of the games is very important to me. I enjoy a focus on tactical combat, which is why the slightly crunchier combat rules of 5e appeal to me. My favourite monster encounters are dynamic, for example; a changing battlefield and environmental effects, as well as monsters that behave according to their stats.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Sets the Mood

Featured Prompts

I became a GM because

it means I get to enjoy the RPG hobby even when I'm not at the table!

My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be

5e, Shadowdark & Daggerheart

When I'm not running games I'm...

prepping, painting miniatures, crafting terrain, making music, bouldering or walking my dog!

How Dan runs games

🧙‍♂️ Detailed NPC’s with distinct voices and motivations that evolve and adapt to the choices the party makes. ⚔️ Tactical combat with a focus on dynamic environments and monsters that behave according to their stats. 🌎 Rich collaborative world building. 📖 Weaving the character’s backstories and goals into the narrative. 🪄 Rewarding characters with relevant and fun magic items - allowing for creative solutions to situations as well as meaningful character progression.