James (@DiceToInfinity) (he/him)
5.0
(11)
2 years on StartPlaying
44 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Tabletop mercenary and hired diceslinger. 🔘 Weird and unique settings 🏰 🔘Memorable NPCs 🤡 🔘Incredible combat ⚔️ 🔘Unnerving horror ☠️ My passion is the spiral up of intensity as people discover TTRPGs. I love to see the initial spark take hold when a player 'gets it', but also the gasps and silences of shock and surprise when I show an experienced player a new facet of the mechanics or story. You need a BBEG to chase? 😈 A dungeon to delve? 🏰 I'm your guy. Dad jokes? I got 'em. 🤦 Spooky settings, Oh, yes. 👻 I am currently in my fourth year podcasting, writing and editing my second series. The first was Treasures Untold. In it, the characters, settings, and stories were homebrew influenced by some of my favorite novels and stories growing up. Upcoming is an '80s eldritch horror actual play using the Candela Obscura rules set.
GM Style
Unknowingly raised as a spooky storyteller, I focus on setting immersive scenes evoking all of the senses. There were many nights around campfires hearing some pretty intense tales. Don't worry, though, my tables are safe and inclusive as a priority. We use safety tools and care for each other through the telling. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Space Truckers and Elder Gods VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJSTHW3OY6A&t=10s Treasures Untold Podcast: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treasures-untold/id1587283798 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20tWhfCLcXRZtZycAIBnDm
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Game Master Reviews (11)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Storytelling
Tall Halfling
James was wonderful. Good story. Clever puns, hidden in plain sight. And when we went in some unexpected directions, he gave us a fun, challenging scene on the spot.
Kate The Great Cosplays
James ran a great Candela Obscura game. I've been wanting to play Candela but am not a fan of gore, which is often a big part of the game. James created a gore-free game! He was also great at shifting the spotlight between each player character. Our group decided to split up early on, and James did a wonderful job making sure each player got their moment and bringing the group back together. He also stayed mindful of time without rushing any players through their moments. I would absolutely play a game with James again!
Chris Beverwyk
Played 1 sessions
James was a great and welcoming GM for the Candela Obscura adventure I played in. I was new to the system and he did a great job easing the group into the world. Definitely recommend and will gladly game with him again.
Daisy
Another fun session, highly recommend this GM for dnd or whatever other game he's running
Katy
Genuinely cares about the game and about the players' experience. Dedicated to providing a high quality game experience.
Heather
Played 34 sessions
We've been playing with James for a few weeks now, and it's been more and more fun as we go along. Highly recommend.
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