Ricardo Garcia The Designated DM (he/they)
5.0
(55)
2 years on StartPlaying
955 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello! I am an experienced DM with multiple full campaigns under my belt and I fall more and more in love with D&D with every roll of the dice. I am so thankful that thanks to this site and my community I have been able to make DMing my fulltime career! LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly! I have been playing TTRPGS for over 16 years, and even tried my hand at designing my own system once or twice. Me and my friends would take turns DMing for each other until I eventually became the designated dm. I have been running a west marches campaign on SPG for over two years! I enjoy campaigns that are character driven and fully believe in the heart of the collaborative story telling. Each campaign is tailored to the players in the group I make sure every player has an affect on the story. The best part of D&D is that even as the DM I have no idea what is going to happen. “I would like the world to remember me as the guy who really enjoyed playing games and sharing his knowledge and his fun pastimes with everybody else.” ~ Gary Gygax
GM Style
I consider myself to be a lawful good DM. I enjoy keeping the rules consistent and fair, but my role is to be supportive of the party and ensure everyone has a good time. I believe in the collaborative spirit of the game. Otherwise what is the point. I am always open to creative ideas and attempting something crazy, but if I don't think something will work I will let you know and try and see if there is another way to accomplish the same result. I enjoy deadly and tactical combat that challenges players to use their abilities creatively. I primarily use roll20 to create, or use pre-created, maps that are more than just goblin attacks, now I attack, rinse and repeat. I enjoy role playing with a combination of descriptions and in character dialogue. I will certainly try and create npc love interests, rivals, and trusted companions. In my campaigns your luck, your chosen allies and enemies, and the decisions you make, they will all have consequences, and I try my best to incorporate character backgrounds into the story in a way that maintains verisimilitude.
Games played
Ricardo Garcia The Designated DM's Games
Game Master Reviews (55)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Sets the Mood
Ben
Played 3 sessions
Had a great time, the community seems really committed too. Great DM with adventures using the Dark Matter setting.
Josh Copage
Played 4 sessions
Ricardo is the quintessential gamer's GM. Knowledgeable, patient, creative, and generous with this time. Sessions of the West Marches are excellently balanced, highly thought-out and wide in their scope! Ricardo and the community they have have built are incredibly welcoming and warm. Jump in! You won't regret it!
Skits
Played 30 sessions
Ricardo is a master DM! He takes time to build out the world he creates and allows (even encourages) players to think of creative ways to interact with it. The West March Style works great with those with busy schedules such as myself. I was a little hesitant at the beginning because my PC entered the campaign right near it's ending. But, with the help of Ricardo and the community he's built so far, I became comfortable in the space and felt satisfied with the impact my character has on the campaign, despite being new. As of writing this, he's starting a new campaign soon which I'm super excited about. I would highly encourage everyone (whether you're a newbie or master) to join the discord and experience this new campaign as early as possible!
FakeML
Played 379 sessions
Ricardo has helped me become a better player and DM through his addicting system! The West March style means I can play as much as I want, without having to worry about missing a week too. I love that the world Ricardo has built is so immersive and engaging that each player can create their own unique story. Finally, my favorite part has to be the wonderful community that has come together to experience Ricardo’s amazing games. I joined for dnd but ended up making several friends!
Levin
Played 407 sessions
Amazing games, the world of Tyr he created has me hooked, and if you can see how many games I have been a part of his, would definitely tell you that I have extremely enjoyed his games. Would not stop recommending enough.
Manntooth
Played 24 sessions
Ricardo is a masterful DM, ingeniously crafting the Homebrew World of his West Marches style campaign. His storytelling is immersive, elevating every session into an unforgettable adventure. His grasp of D&D mechanics, combined with his passion, makes every game a rich, engaging experience. 10/10 & ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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