DM Mode - Matt

he/him

5.0

(4)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

Streamer

LGBTQ+

Neurodivergent

Cosplayer

Voice Actor

About DM Mode - Matt

🎲 Lifelong Player & Storyteller I’ve been playing tabletop RPGs since AD&D 2e, and for the better part of the last decade, I’ve sat in the DM’s chair. From quick one-shots to years-long campaigns, I’ve seen how much energy, creativity, and heart players bring to the table—and that’s what keeps me coming back. 🌍 Player-Driven Worlds I love creating settings that feel alive and responsive, but my focus is always on the players’ stories. NPCs, villains, and world events are just backdrops meant to highlight your choices. The real narrative is built from what you do, and I enjoy watching the world shift in response to your actions. 🎭 Roleplay & Collaboration I value the mix of roleplay, problem-solving, and even the fun chaos players bring. My goal is to give each player the spotlight at different times, so everyone has the chance to shape the adventure and feel like their character truly matters. ✨ Champion of the Players At heart, I’m a fan of the stories you create. My role as DM is to support, challenge, and celebrate those moments—whether it’s a clutch dice roll, a daring plan, or a heartfelt scene of character growth. Helping players bring their characters to life is what makes this hobby special for me.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

7 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive

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I got started GMing...

I started GMing when a friend running our campaign felt burnt out, and I stepped in to keep the game alive. I quickly fell in love with building worlds and weaving player stories, and I’ve been running games ever since.

How DM Mode - Matt runs games

📖 Narrative First My GM style leans heavily into storytelling. I weave player backstories, choices, and table dynamics directly into the larger narrative so the world feels personal and alive. Every scene is built to highlight the characters’ journey, not just the plot. ⚔️ High-Stakes Combat I enjoy designing combat that feels cinematic, dangerous, and rewarding. Battles aren’t just numbers on a grid—they’re moments that test your strategy, teamwork, and creativity. Expect big set pieces, villains with purpose, and fights that matter to the story. 🎭 Roleplay Through House Rules I use tailored house rules to encourage character-driven roleplay. From custom inspiration systems to creative downtime options, the mechanics support meaningful choices, emotional moments, and roleplay payoffs that go beyond dice rolls. 🌍 Open-World Exploration The table is yours to explore. I keep my worlds open and reactive, encouraging players to venture off the beaten path. Curiosity is rewarded, choices reshape the setting, and you’ll always have the freedom to chase your own stories within the larger arc. ✨ Player Agency Above All At the end of the day, my role is to build the stage—but the players write the play. Your decisions carry weight, your actions ripple outward, and your characters remain the focus of every tale we create together.

DM Mode - Matt's ideal table

😄 Easygoing Attitude – Players who come to the table ready to have fun, enjoy themselves, and not stress about being “perfect.” 🎭 Roleplay Friendly – I love when players lean into their characters—serious or silly—bringing them to life through choices, dialogue, and personality. ⚔️ Engaged in Combat – Ideal players enjoy tactical or cinematic combat, using teamwork and creativity to make battles exciting for everyone. 📖 Story Builders – Players who want to shape the world through their actions, knowing their decisions have weight and will ripple through the narrative. 🤝 Respectful & Collaborative – My favorite tables are filled with players who respect each other’s spotlight, listen, and support one another’s fun. 🌍 Curious Explorers – I love when players want to ask questions, push boundaries, and explore the world openly—embracing both the planned story and the surprises along the way. ✨ Serious When It Matters – Easygoing fun is the baseline, but my ideal players can buckle down and lean into drama when the stakes get high.