
Darren J (he/him)
5.0
(5)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
13 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
About me
Greetings and hello! My name is Darren, and I have been a DM/GM for a long time now, close to 15 years (Off and on). I have been a consistent DM for the last 6-7 years now with DnD 5e, and I have DM'ed groups for Pathfinder, DnD 3.5, Call of Cthulhu, and a home-brewed system for "Metro 2033" (Based largely off Call of Cthulhu, mind you). I am a very easy to communicate with as a DM, as I often have plenty of free time, so I can hop onto discord for a call anytime to clear up information or answer questions, even via chat. While my focus leans towards tactical combat, I also allow for a wide variety of homebrew mechanics to allow your vision of a cool (but still balanced) character to come to life! So do not hesitate to talk to me about a build you find fun, but might been a little tweaking to make it viable. Well that is my spiel, hopefully you are convinced to play with me now! See you in the game! - Darren
GM Style
My general style of DMing is with a heavier focus on combat tactics/maps, and roleplay. This largely depends on the group of course and I have more than enough experience to shift my focus if need be!
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Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Knows the Rules
Darren has GM'ed several campaigns for me and I've had him run multiple one shot sessions for different groups of friends involving both long and short session formats, the time and effort he puts in behind the scenes before each session is obvious and I have found he is always comfortable to discuss things with outside of games whether it be a request for custom material (excellent at power balancing for more enjoyability or flavour) or having a concerns about player relations, honestly can't recommend him enough! Pile in with your buddies or snag a seat just for yourself and let him weave a memorable tale that will forge a group of strangers into friends. This, avid adventurer, is your call to action! Still on the fence? give him a chance roll that D20 and let him wow you with words
Oh baby are you in for a ride. I've played with this GM over multiple campaigns and he always know how to build tension and twist that knife for some truely epic cliffhangers. If that wasn't enough, he loves creative characters and believes in player experience first. He will always weave your character's backstories into the narrative and find truely awsome ways to incorperate your story into the main story. I cannot reccomend him enough. One of the best experiences of my life.
As a player in one of Darren's long-term homebrew campaigns, I've had the privilege to experience firsthand the incredible depth and creativity he brings to the table. Week after week, Darren consistently delivers epic storylines that are engaging and immersive, seamlessly blending his intricate plot development with spontaneous, character-driven moments that keep us players on our toes, all the while pulling incessantly at our heartstrings. Furthermore, I am forever amazed at his vast knowledge of mechanics and how he utilizes them to create unique, challenging encounters that can stump even the most seasoned players. His unique ability to craft narrative arcs that draw you deeper and deeper into his world is unparalleled, with each session a new chapter in an unfolding epic. Beyond his storytelling and mechanical mastery, Darren creates a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all players. Having entered his campaign as a complete "noob" several years ago (PS - I'm still a noob), he never once made me feel like I wasn't valued or included. Having played at several other tables over the years, I believe that this combination of an inviting environment and engaging content makes Darren's games stand out from the rest. Undoubtedly, Darren is a highly skilled Game Master, and I know that he has the skillset necessary to succeed as a pro. Any table lucky enough to experience his storytelling will quickly see just how exceptional his games truly are.
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