
Kyle S. (he/him)
5.0
(14)
2 years on StartPlaying
74 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Visual Aid, Storytelling
About me
Hello Adventurers! My name is Kyle. I have been playing 5E since it's publication and have been DMing now for the past 5 years. I also am the Game Master for the show, MythCraft: The Podcast, released on the Homebrew Network found here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295708/share. I have put in well over 5000 hours of campaigns and have picked up quite a few skills along the way. I have taken voice acting classes and use a voice modulator to offer more immersion into the games. I also wrote my thesis for my Masters on the therapeutic applications of D&D in group therapy sessions and enjoy utilizing the game in that fashion as well. I utilize both published and homebrew aspects in my games and like to focus on immersion and roleplay but am also very combat balanced as well. Come give me a chance and let me introduce you to the world of D&D 5E! Hope to see you there!
GM Style
I utilize homebrew rules in my campaigns to add a new level of immersion in the games. I also utilize voice acting and voice modulators to increase the immersion as well. I enjoy RP aspects as much as combat and players giving their ending blows which can be fleshed out. I utilize an artistic style that can help integrate players into the game. I also utilize personalized maps for homebrew and published campaigns.
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Game Master Reviews (14)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Visual Aid
Storytelling
Phenomenal GM/DM! Kyle has developed a new schema. His world and style of running a game is unique and off the charts. He knows his world and characters inside out. He has created a World, Classes, Items and style that makes every other campaign look boring. His way of running sessions has the players fully doing what they want, but he's still in control, but in a good way. He allows the players to be unique and fosters that uniqueness. It is intense and chill all at the same time. I've never felt a vibe like this since PnP.
I wish I was allowed to select all of the tabs!! I continuously feel so lucky to be able to play at Kyle’s table. The time and the effort he puts into creating an incredible, unforgettable experience for everyone involved is unmatched! From intricate maps to loveable (and hateable) npcs, I’m always left counting down the days until I’m able to play and tell stories with him again!
Kyle is a fantastic GM committed to running excellent games. One of my favorite things about him is how he elevates the PCs as the real heroes of the story: he takes time to incorporate each hero's backstory into the campaign in meaningful, tangible ways. He has even gone out of his way to meet with me and with each other player in his game to talk about character goals and how we would like to see our characters grow over the course of the game. That level of commitment is rare and something that makes my games with Kyle really special. Just because Kyle cares about your heroes doesn't mean that playing a game with Kyle is "easy mode." To the contrary, he rolls the monsters' attacks in the open and does not shy away from using realistic tactics appropriate to the type of monster you are fighting. We have had PCs die in Kyle's games and I imagine there will be many more. Kyle maintains an excellent balance of two of my favorite philosophies in gameplay: the PCs are the protagonists, and the monsters have intelligence and agency of their own. I would highly recommend playing a game at Kyle's table!
As a player, my style tends to lean towards, "I know this isn't how the rule is supposed to work... however, if I get really creative - would you allow this?" Kyle has done a fantastic job of letting me be creative in ways that allow me to better bring my characters to life. This isn't to say they don't understand the rules - NO, far from it. Rather, they know when to allow for the rule of cool, when to let the dice decide, and when to just say "Not this time." I feel really included in the game, and also feel like Kyle does a great job balancing the stories of all the players - at a pace we are comfortable with. If you are looking for a DM with ample experience both in creating custom settings and running pre-made content, while creating a safe and comfortable space to get to know each other - look no further.
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