J.P.

he/him

5.0

(44)

Timezone

America/denver

Language

English

Identity

Game Designer

About J.P.

Welcome, Adventurers! I'm J.P., a lifelong tabletop RPG enthusiast with decades of experience as both player and GM. From the depths of D&D (2e–5e) to the intrigue of Vampire: The Masquerade, Cyberpunk, Pathfinder, and beyond, I bring passion, creativity, and a well-stocked GM toolbox to every session. Right now, my system of choice is Pathfinder 2e—a complex, rewarding game that shines with a mature and story-driven group. What You Can Expect My goal is simple: to craft immersive, cinematic adventures where players are the heroes of their own epic. I run games using Foundry VTT (fully hosted), with dynamic soundscapes via Syrinscape and Spotify, and a dedicated Discord for session comms and community. You'll find rich roleplay, tactical combat, character voices, and an ever-growing library of source material at the table. My GM Philosophy To me, great GMing isn’t about beating the players—it’s about watching them thrive. I design encounters that challenge minds and reward teamwork. Your group drives the story, and I’m here to bring it to life in vivid, memorable detail. I'm also a player myself, so I always welcome feedback and ideas to make each session better for everyone. A Community-Driven Table My games are inclusive, respectful, and welcoming to all. Whether you’re new or experienced, I aim to make every player feel comfortable and supported. I offer free tutorials for Foundry VTT, and I'm always available between sessions for questions, character help, or just a chat. My paid Discord server is active with players who share a deep love for storytelling and gaming. Important Notes My games often explore mature themes, contain strong language, and are designed for players 18+. I have a zero-tolerance policy for real-world hate or discrimination, though fictional settings may explore difficult topics. I tailor tone and content to suit the group and maintain an open-door policy for any concerns. Ready to Play? If you're looking for immersive worlds, complex characters, and a supportive group of fellow adventurers, I’d love to have you at my table. I currently have availability Saturday evenings for private games, with flexible options earlier in the week. Let’s tell a story worth remembering.

At a glance

3 years on StartPlaying

514 games hosted

Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Teacher, Visual Aid

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

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I got started GMing...

Way back in the early 80's (yeah, I am old enough to have lived "Stranger Things"!). I have had a love of both running and playing in RPG's since those very formative years.

How J.P. runs games

I employ a healthy mix of role-play and challenging combat. I use maps (displayed in Foundry) as visual aids, during exploration and for combat as well. Role-play is one of the things I live for and I encourage my players to stay in character as much as possible, within reason and player comfort zones. I love bringing characters to life with my voice, along with a great toolbox full of sounds and music to really immerse the players into the fantasy worlds we play in. I also really like to re-make the maps from the modules, and add maps that aren't generally included, which allows a lot more flexibility within the VTT for exploration within the game, and, I think, helps to maintain an immersive atmosphere. I like to play as close to the rules as possible but will choose the "rule of cool" over "rules as written" where and when appropriate. I won't fudge dice rolls, since, along with roleplaying, I consider a sense of randomness and "fate" as integral to the overall game experience. I also offer free Foundry Tutorial sessions to my players during the week, to help them get comfortable with the VTT, and also to practice with your character's capabilities, and learn a new game system if you are new to the genre!

J.P.'s ideal table

I run mature themed games and content, and off-color humor and hilarity often ensues. I generally let the players at the table set the tone and have found that the vast majority of people playing these games just want to have fun, treat each other fairly, and make friends. My tables often stay together for more than a single campaign. I have an open door policy, so my players can approach me with concerns and criticisms, questions or just to hang out and talk.

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I love it when a player

Does something so of the wall that I have to quickly find a good balance between the rules and cool, while being fair to the spirit and tone of the encounter. It's moment such as those that fuel my love of the game!

I think metagaming...

is somewhat unavoidable, and keeping it out of a session is a delicate balancing act between maintaining immersion and the interest of the party. I tend to use gentle reminders and subtly change the abilities/stats of certain monsters to combat it, while adding a bit of uniqueness to the game.

I think min/maxing...

It is what it is. I do appreciate those characters that have unique weaknesses, backstories and eccenticities that are reflected both in the vision of the charcter's creator and the stats/career path if the character the most, but there is room in this hobby for all types.