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DM Geof

DM Geof (he/him)

5.0

(15)

Veteran

3 years on StartPlaying

226 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Visual Aid

About me

**FLEXIBLE BOOKINGS AVAILABLE, CONTACT ME FOR SCHEDULING** Greetings! I've been playing TTRPGs for over 30 years and I love bringing new players into our hobby. I've been running D&D 5e campaigns both in-person and online for about 6 years, with a good mix of veteran and brand new players. I will work with you on your character and backstory and thread it into my campaign. Over the course of the campaign, we'll work together to develop your character's personal arc within the boundaries of the game world. You can look forward to a persistent game world where the NPCs continue their lives when you are not around and your choices and decisions affect the world around you. Before session 0, you'll be provided with the primer and social contract, as well as a "Player Survey" which will ask you about your playstyle preferences so I can get the proper mix of the three pillars (combat, exploration, social interaction) for the party. I have several campaign packages available for scheduling: Private Party Campaign: Do you have a group of friends that love to play, but no one has the time to organize and run a campaign? Book me and I will run a WOTC published campaign for you, start to finish. One shots are also available. For Intermediate to Experienced Players. Learn to Play Campaign: Are you and/or your friends interested in learning how to play D&D, but don’t know where to start? In Learn to Play, I will walk you through all aspects of the game from Session 0 and character creation to game mechanics and roleplaying. I will help you make decisions, understand your character, and how to interact with the game world. We will play through one of the two Dungeons and Dragons starter campaigns: Lost Mines of Phandelver, if we have a group of 4 or more players or Dragon of Icespire Peak for 3 or less players. For Beginner Players. Junior Adventurers: Do you have potential adventurers on the younger side that want to play D&D but you don’t know where to get them into a game that would be appropriate for them? With either Learn to Play or Private Party, I will run a family friendly game appropriate for kids ages 10+ and their friends or parents/family members. Any Experience Level. Each campaign will be accompanied by a one-page primer with a summary of the game world, character creation rules, any class or race restrictions, and connected character backgrounds. A separate one page social contract will also be provided detailing lines and veils, unacceptable behaviors, and player and DM expectations. Most of my campaigns will contain mature language and themes, however I am flexible and can accommodate much younger players (one of my favorite games is with my 8 year old nephew whom I taught to play). I use Foundry VTT with Discord for Audio/Video and in and out of character chats and notes, and DNDBeyond for all character creation. I currently own all content available in DNDBeyond and I am open to 3rd party publisher content on a by-campaign basis. Requirements: internet connected device and microphone, camera preferred but not required, DNDBeyond account (free), Discord account (free).

GM Style

Persistent campaign worlds, personalized interactions, and unique NPC voices. I prefer tactical grid-based combat. During dungeon crawls and town maps I normally use a "Party Token" for ease of movement, but I will allow players to break off with their own tokens on maps and "split the party." I love moments when party members interact with each other and I can just sit back and listen.

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Game Master Reviews (15)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Visual Aid

James H Paul avatar

James H Paul

Played 66 sessions

Geoff is a wonderfully talented DM! He is adaptable, professional, knowledgable, and patient with players of varying skill levels. I’m always in awe of his ability to manage our group of long time players as we blunder our way through The Ten Towns. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or newcomer, Geoff runs a fun and inclusive campaign. Our bi-weekly sessions are something I always look forward to. Absolutely recommended.

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James

Played 66 sessions

Geof has been our esteemed DM for quite some time now, and we couldn't be more delighted with the experience. We consider ourselves fortunate that Geof agreed to guide our pre-established group of friends and family, and their adept management of the game has been truly exceptional. Geof skillfully caters to the diverse play styles of our players, effortlessly accommodating both immersive role-playing enthusiasts and those who prefer a more streamlined approach. Moreover, Geof has proven to be an excellent communicator, effectively handling off-line role-playing conversations and seamlessly adapting to schedule changes. Given our overwhelmingly positive experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Geof to anyone seeking a skilled and versatile DM.

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Zach

Played 56 sessions

Very patient and lets the players essentially do whatever they want in a world he builds, while giving clear (yet subtle so you don't fall out of character) guidance on the campaign if you want to do quests. Fantastic voices and music selection, lets the party really just have fun. Very good about balancing the challenges so they are challenging but not insurmountable. Can't say enough good things about him, 10/10!

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Alexander

Played 67 sessions

New player, first time! Geof took a great deal of personal time to help develop my character and back story and incorporated my inclusion into the party perfectly!

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Zack

Played 72 sessions

Geoff is a fantastic DM with great knowledge of the game and how to engage with his players. Whether you're searching for someone to help you learn or are a veteran with the game, he can certainly build a fun campaign for you. Plus he's just a pretty cool guy.

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Argosy

Played 18 sessions

Geof has a fantastic ability for an immersive experience. Geof allows the use of illusion magic and expands the creative experience. Geof also has many accents for the NPCs, which I enjoy. I feel fortunate to be able to adventure with such a fun DM/GM!

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