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DM Dad (Kent)

DM Dad (Kent) (he/him)

5.0

(40)

3 years on StartPlaying

305 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Sets the Mood

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hi my name is Kent, but my friends and players call me DM Dad. I live in Oregon and I run Digital Dragon on my Discord. I've been playing D&D for 43 years. Flash forward to 2022 when I started here on SPG I've been DMing for over 36 years. I've run countless games over VTT (Fantasy grounds). I look forward to meeting you and your friends and offering a paid experience you'll soon not forget. * Some Top Reviews * Craig: - Knows the D&D rules for 5th edition - Knows the Fantasy Grounds digital table-top platform really well - Does a great job of making time for both role-playing and combat - Very flexible and adept at incorporating the creativity of the players – whether that's during character creation, or when trying something unique in combat, or even in the midst of role-playing - Builds a fun, approachable rapport with all the players - Very helpful when it comes to coaching along new players to D&D, while at the same time not slowing the pace of the game-play for the rest of the players - Adds background music to the adventure, which is fantastic! Colin: I've had the pleasure of playing in multiple sessions with DM Dad, and every game has been a blast. As someone who enjoys a combat-focused campaign, I’ve especially appreciated how well he designs his encounters — each one is thoughtfully paced, tactically engaging, and never feels like filler. You can tell he puts time and care into planning each round, making sure both challenge and fun are front and center. What really sets DM Dad apart, though, is how responsive and open he is to player feedback. He not only listens — he acts on it. That kind of collaborative spirit helps the game feel tailored, immersive, and player-driven. He brings a patient, sensible, and pragmatic approach to the table. Whether we’re diving into strategic battles or navigating the aftermath, he maintains a steady hand and always ensures that every player has room to shine. If you're looking for a DM who values player input, builds strong, satisfying combat scenarios, and keeps the game running smoothly with a calm and consistent tone, DM Dad is an excellent choice.

GM Style

* New player friendly. * Challenging and engaging combat. * Ambient sounds/battle music with Syrinscape. * Quality storytelling. * A Dungeon Master with 36 years of experience. * Animated maps for combat and roleplaying. * Lots of great role play opportunities. * Rule of cool

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Game Master Reviews (40)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Sets the Mood

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Tyryt

Played 64 sessions

Great setup, smooth gameplay and keeps everyone included and is a good time with a lot of experience. Rules are known, but able to be bent for "rule of cool" or ingenuity.

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Matthew

Played 54 sessions

I had to join when a party was already 5 levels in. The DM made that transition seamless and I have had a great time since.

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Lilith

Played 48 sessions

I was in a waterdeep: dungeon of the mad mage game with Dm dad and he was a wonderful dungeon master, the platform he uses is simple to use and makes it easy to track character stats. the ambience he uses with music and sound affects is also a nice touch.

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JuAune

Played 35 sessions

I have been gaming for the better part of 20 years. It is so hard to find a good DM, let alone a great one. Kent is one of a kind. He allows his players to express themselves through role play, as well as keeping a great pace in game play. He provides a wonderfully linear world for his players. He is just a breath of fresh air! I am so happy to be playing in his game! I am usually a DM myself and if you know anything about that, you know that once a DM always a DM. His game is such a treat for me! He is super knowledgeable about all the rules as well as being fantastic at creating an immersive world full of colorful people and soundtracks. He sails through combat seamlessly. I can not recommend him more! His style of DMing is so versatile that anyone can play. So whether you are new to D&D or an old veteran like me, look him up and either join an existing game or let him customize one for you! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

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Billy

Played 34 sessions

Good experience and I had a fun time!

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James

Played 33 sessions

Kent keeps the game flowing smoothly. Nobody feels left out as everyone is encouraged to contribute and participate.

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