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Andrew

Andrew (he/him)

5.0

(56)

3 years on StartPlaying

420 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Voices

About me

I have been playing Dungeons & Dragons for over 10 years now and have found that I am extremely passionate when it comes to storytelling. My favorite thing to do is to have my players laughing out loud, being immersed in the story, thinking strategically in combat, deep emotional roleplaying moments, and of course, having the freedom to blindside me with unique ideas. As a middle school/ high school Social Studies teacher in NYC, I've had an amazing opportunity to bring Tabletop Roleplaying to classrooms across the Bronx. This game in particular has allowed me to teach skills like reading, writing, quick math, and a huge social-emotional learning component in a gamified curriculum. During the Summer I also spend time traveling so that I can run games at conventions my favorite being Gencon. (although I won't be attending until they have stricter Covid regulations). Being able to speedrun games for 4 days/nights is a blitz I often do not get to experience in my regular day-to-day so I love the pace and feel that it's a great way to sharpen some often underutilized skills.

GM Style

As a Dungeon Master/Game Master, my style can be described as collaborative and adaptable. I believe that the role of the DM is to facilitate and guide the story, not to dictate it. My players are the true creators of their adventures and I strive to provide a supportive and engaging environment that allows their creativity to flourish. I am a strong advocate for player agency and strive to provide meaningful choices and consequences for my players to experience. I also value player-driven storytelling, and will often let the actions and decisions of the players shape the world and the story. In addition to fostering player agency, I place a strong emphasis on world-building and immersion. I take great care to create rich and detailed settings, complete with intricate lore, dynamic and well-rounded NPCs, and interesting and diverse locations. I also aim to create a believable and coherent game world by adhering to established rules and logical consequences. I believe in fostering a fun and inclusive gaming environment for all players. I prioritize player safety, both physically and emotionally, and make sure everyone feels comfortable and respected at the table. In terms of pacing, I strive for a good balance between exploration, social interaction, and combat. I believe that all three elements are important to a well-rounded game and aim to provide a varied and engaging experience for my players. Overall, my approach as a Dungeon Master is to create an enjoyable and memorable gaming experience for all involved. I value player creativity, player agency, and a rich and immersive world, and will do my best to facilitate these elements in each session.

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Game Master Reviews (56)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

Voices

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Played 60 sessions

Consistency is key and this GM has it! as much as I love my in person games Andrew has given me a level of consistency that helps me balance my day today and he provides safe space for his players.

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Mike

Played 11 sessions

Andrew is a great DM, really enjoyed playing at his table. Takes the time to explain concepts to less knowledgeable players, paints really vivid scenes during adventures to bring the game to life, and enjoys watching his players win (as well as tormenting them as and when required, as any good DM does!).

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Aleksey Pisarenko

Played 27 sessions

I am a brand new player. I joined the Drakkenheim campaign and had 3 sessions so far. Andrew has been extremely helpful in and out of the game. The overwhelming amount of information seemed bearable thanks to all the help him and the party provided. So far I am having an amazing time taking part in Andrew's campaign and would highly recommend this GM to beginner players.

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Jefe

Played 2 sessions

I was accepted with open arms by Andrew and his group. Fun session. Thanks to all and I look forward to another session. Jeff

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aldo V

Played 24 sessions

10/10 dm as a newer player i appreciate the teaching and patience . The map was nice and the soundtrack was pretty cool and help the ambience. I cant recommend enough.

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Fish

Played 42 sessions

Andrew is amazing at keeping the story flowing, his combats are never a slog always super engaging! He uses fun voices and is never thrown by party shenanigans. . . we've tried! Andrew has an uncanny ability to roll with just about anything, from a tabaxi with the zoomies to using a library card to defeat earth elementals, he's always able to keep the game flowing. We have fun at his table while telling a story that resonates long after the group chat has ended.

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