Matt

he/him

5.0

(9)

Timezone

Europe/london

Language

English

Identity

Teacher/Educator

About Matt

I run games where players of all experience levels, but especially beginners, can fight epic battles, explore, learn, and enjoy great stories together. My sessions are designed to be welcoming, collaborative, and easy to step into. I handle the pacing, rules guidance, and game organisation so you can focus on playing your character and having fun. Whether you’re trying D&D for the first time or returning after a long break, you’ll be supported every step of the way. I’ve been running tabletop RPGs for over a decade I've run games for many diverse groups of players no two games have ever been exactly the same but both player and GM have enjoyed them all! My games are inclusive, reliable, respectful, and structured to give every player space to contribute to the game and feel comfortable in the group. I primarily run Dungeons & Dragons 5e, with additional experience in Daggerheart and Draw Steel. My goal is always the same: create an engaging, friendly environment where players can experiment, be creative, and enjoy memorable adventures together.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

2 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Inclusive

Featured Prompts

I got started GMing...

From watching Campaign 1 critical role. Just one more critter convert here! I bribed my mates with pizza so that they'd agree to try D&D and that was my first year long campaign.

My favorite books are

The Tawny man series by Robin Hobb

My favorite shows/movies are

How much time do you have? Anime- Frieren beyond journeys end. JJK. Demon slayer. Bleach. Naruto shippuden. Sci-fi TV shows: Expanse. Stargate SG1. Firefly. Star trek Next Generation. Sci-fi Films: Star wars OG trilogy, Dune. Fantasy Film: Lord of the Rings

How Matt runs games

My GM style focuses on: Fun combat encounters- You get to enjoy tactical combat encounters where you get to feel like epic heroes defeating challenging foes. Interesting roleplay- You get interact with interesting (and often just weird) non-player characters that lead to some of the funniest and dramatic moments in the game. Collaborative story telling- You get to shape the events of the game where your choices that impact where the players quest to next. Beginner-friendly guidance- Clear explanations and patient support for newcomers. Consistent structure- Sessions start on time and flow smoothly. You can expect immersive adventures with steady pacing and space for both character moments and exciting encounters. I encourage creativity and teamwork while keeping the rules accessible and easy to follow. My games are for players who enjoy combat and role play encounters.

Featured Prompts

I deal with rules issues by...

Make a in the moment ruling to not break the flow of the game. Then check the rulebook during a break and make future adjustments as is necessary.

My games focus on...

Coming up with immersive storytelling and great tactical combat encounters... then my players light my plans on fire and I spent most of the game adapting to their shinnanigans and tomfoolery that almost always end up being a better experience than I had planned. So everyone wins.

Rules are...

Guidelines not the be all and end all of a good game.

Matt's ideal table

Players that enjoy combat and roleplay encounters enjoy games at my table. The atmosphere I want for more games is relaxed; we're all here to defeat the bad guy, get loot and look cool whilst doing it! I don't expect people to be professional voice actors sometimes we'll roleplay really dramatic moments other times it'll be just for the comedy. Players of any experience are welcome at my table but most of my players have tended to be with very new players or 1st time TTRPGers.