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DM Kowalski

DM Kowalski (he/him)

5.0

(7)

Teacher/Educator
Multi-lingual

3 years on StartPlaying

1 game hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Sets the Mood

About me

Hi there! Ever since I remembered, fantasy worlds have always fascinated me. Whether it's Tolkien's Middle-earth or the cold mountains of Skyrim, I spent hours delving into the nitty-gritty details these worlds had to offer. Safe to say Dungeons and Dragons was the natural next step for me. Thanks to D&D I was able to unload all of my creativity and passion for fantasy and roleplay, bringing to life my own fantasy realm, and thanks to my close friends I was able to show people what I've created. I really love writing and storytelling more than anything in the world, simply put it just makes me happy. I really enjoy DMing and all the challenges that come with it. I'd love to bring new people to my virtual table and immerse them into the stories, characters, and worlds I can offer. Having said that I also don't mind running content from premade worlds. I also really love dogs :3

GM Style

I like to have variety during my sessions, sometimes having dark and gritty moments, other times keeping it lighthearted and humorous, and finally tieing it all down with an emotional scene. I love voice acting, describing scenes, and creating meaningful NPCs, all to make my sessions come to life and immerse. I plan things for all characters, incorporating their backstories into the plot and never keeping any of the players feeling left out. You can always count on me to set the perfect atmosphere with music/ambiance as well as engaging narration. I prepare a large amount of content for sessions including Inkarnate made battle maps, city maps, and region maps. I'm pretty experienced with FoundryVTT, and will find no issue running combat and exploration at a high level within the app. *In summary I offer* - warm and welcoming atmosphere - funny or serious roleplay exchanges - cool maps - meaningful NPCs - engaging stories tailored to the players' needs - accents and voices for different characters - unique magic items and monsters - original campaign/one-shot settings - safe environment for new players to learn and experiment

Game Master Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

Sets the Mood

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Goblin's Den

Played 1 sessions

He did such a wonderful job. Not just in preparing the game but also providing the ambience with music for us to listen to while the game was going on. It was a great mix of roleplay and combat. I am pretty new in every sense and he was very willing to walk me through using the VTT and any other issues we had. One big down side was the fact that the campaign had to end :( I hope to play with him as GM/DM again and really had fun with the other players who were part of the group. Probably the best GM I have had so far as feeling like I was part of the group and being very welcoming. If you get the chance to play a one shot or campaign with him I would highly suggest it. Top notch!!

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Calder

If you're looking for an atmospheric campaign with music, visuals and great voice acting this DM is right up your alley! His combat descriptions are immersive and thrilling, and he's not afraid to RP if that's the aspect of DnD you find most enjoyable! Book this DM cowards, it's a blast :D

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Amber

A great story teller who's passion shows through with every session. Kowalski is compassionate, talented and is open to any crazy shenanigans the players throw at him. He knows when to get serous, hitting those story points and when to keep it light and jovial. We were introduced as players and now, playing in his rich and vast homebrew world, I couldn't ask for a more patient DM while I learn the ropes of TTRPG. Each NPC, each town and each encounter is thought through, diverse and ready to swing plot twists and turns at you. Even when players do the craziest things he will bounce back with an even crazier response. Happy to get involved with each player to develop the characters they truly envisioned and more then happy to throw us into battles of the ages, the way he describes every aspect will make it feel like you are right there in the action. If you want a good time this is your man.

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Saracen

DM Kowalski is an experienced Game Master and it shows! He provides the space for all players to explore their characters in rp, as well as keeps a comfortable and immersive vibe throughout the session. He is very open to creative ideas in-game, but will be sure to not let just ANY crazy idea pass. He is LGBTQ+ friendly and is caring and considerate about his players and their time, just so long as you take it upon yourself to show you're invested and not wasting time ;) You're definitely looking at a great DM's profile.

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Aidan

Kowalski is a passionate GM who introduced some mutual friends and I to dungeons and dragons. He’s been GM’ing for us for over 3 years now and I can wholeheartedly say it is a blast. The ongoing campaign and the multiple oneshots he has run were all created by him and have always been fun and interesting to me. I also appreciate how engaging he is with our characters, so that each of us always have some background story rooted in his world, so that all our characters get their own moments where, for example, some character from our past appears, or some consequence of our background leads to something. Another aspect I enjoy about Kowalski is that he knows when things should be serious, and when they shouldn’t. I’m the type of person who likes to have a laugh and not take things too seriously, which includes when I’m playing dnd. Kowalski created a great balance for me. I would definitely recommend booking him as a GM, especially if you’re new, and I will probably be joining some of the sessions he hosts here.

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Green Goose

DM Kowalski is a fantastic option for both new players who are trying to find an approachable and enjoyable introduction to the world of DnD, and more advanced players who may be looking for new and surprising experiences that remind them why they love roleplaying games. .. Having started as a beginner in one of his homebrew campaigns and progressing into a weekly player, throughout his sessions I have been continually inspired to put my heart and soul into my characters and what adventures he has created. .. What shines through the most is his real passion for roleplaying and world-building. Quirky characters, impressive battle maps, and intriguing storylines are all commonplace in a session with DM Kowalski.

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