Dave (he/him)
5.0
(12)
4 years on StartPlaying
42 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive
About me
Hey-Howdy Everybody! I am Dave, the DM from Leaders N Legacies, a 5e D&D podcast. I returned to D&D in 2018 after 20 years of performing and instructing improvisation with a troop here in the DC area. I came back to roleplay because it's a performance stage open to all and it is just plain amazing to see how different people respond to the same scenarios. As a DM I like to focus on FUN. Combat, Roleplay and Exploration merge together to create narratives/stories we can all enjoy. At the end of the day if we aren't having fun something is going very wrong. We will do this together by creating a space where everyone is comfortable and safe to explore. We will do this using source books of existing adventures (Wizards of the Coast, Kobold Press, GMsGuild, etc.). For now I use Roll20 and DNDBeyond (and Discord) to bring my games together. For examples of my DM style you can check out leadersnlegacies.com/episodes/ or find us on your favorite podcast platform (Apple, Anchor, Stitcher, etc.)
GM Style
As a GM I waffle between RAW (Rules as Written) and ROC (Rule of Cool). I will always choose the fun choice rather than being the rules police about most things (am strict about AC being hit on what your AC is at). I try to be fun and fair. I will correct mistakes in favor of game play. I love to get folks to "tell me more about..". We will focus on keepinging the story moving but will have some sessions were combat rules the day.
Games played
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Game Master Reviews (12)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Inclusive
Hunter
Played 38 sessions
Great for beginners and starting a new adventure.
Monica
Played 1 sessions
This was a really fun, cute one-shot. The DM was very fluid and flexible and let the players role play throughout, designing what our characters did when. Combat flowed. This was a one-shot for charity which made it extra special!
David
Played 1 sessions
“Dave is an excellent Dungeon Master! My wife, teen daughter, and I played for the first time, and he did a fantastic job guiding us through character creation and making the whole experience enjoyable. He’s easy-going, embraces the ‘rule of cool,’ and made our first adventure fun and engaging. My wife and I both agree—if you’re looking for a great Dungeon Master, Dave is the perfect choice!”
Gio
Some of the most fun/rewarding World Building I've had. Amazing character voices. Great balance of RP and Combat.
Christopher
Dave is a laidback DM who is great at supporting fun games and enforcing the rules in a way that makes sense for the group he is running. He creates a great atmosphere for the game.
Shawn
Dave works hard to ensure that players are having fun. He also looks for ways to allow players to direct their own story and development.
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