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Darrin Harvey

Darrin Harvey (he/him)

5.0

(13)

4 years on StartPlaying

1 game hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive

About me

I have been DMing and playing DnD off and on for 30 years beginning in 2nd edition in my 20s and running through 5th edition now in my early 50s. I love to immerse myself into the game, role play, develop stories and run home brew adventures. I respect the rules but am not a rules lawyer. (I'm an advocate of the "rule of fun"). I encourage my players to develop as much as they can about their characters and their background. I try to run a very balanced game between action and roleplay. I love including in my games mystery, intrigue, detailed descriptions, use of horror and puzzles. What you can expect of me is fairness, respect, preparedness and patience. Let's have fun!

GM Style

I would say I'm about 60% RP 40% action/combat. I enjoy story based adventures and an immersive experience. Good use of different voices. Good with including character backgrounds into story when applicable. Loves to have fun putting together different creative one shot ideas but also loves epic campaigns and enjoys running both. Likes to collaborate with players who might have ideas about where their character is from or other things. Doesn't mind completely new players and enjoys teaching the game.

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Game Master Reviews (13)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

Inclusive

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Ironside

Played 1 sessions

Darrin was patient and careful to cater to my very limited knowledge of the world of D + D.

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Tony

I started playing with him in December and he has been a great teacher in showing all the newbies including how to play the Adventure. He has made it fun and safe for any newcomer wanting to try this world out and while granting them the gift of imagination and creativity.

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Terry

Darrin has been a great GM! Great storyteller, dynamic visual aids, allows for player creativity. I’m very thankful for the opportunity to have played with Darrin and would love to join another game that he was a part of in the future!

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Matthew Tompkins

Darrin was a fantastic DM and told a very entertaining story. He’s very helpful in the character creation process and has a very fleshed out world for everyone to explore!

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Yamin

Wonderful session and DMing from Darrin! Had a ton of fun and would play again in a heartbeat :D

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Ross Beal

Darrin ran a fantastic session. He has created a wonderful and intriguing world. I look forward to playing at his table again.

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