Sloan

he/him

5.0

(8)

Timezone

America/new York

Identity

LGBTQ+

Queer

Voice Actor

Game Designer

About Sloan

Hi, I'm Sloan. Really, that's my name. I'm an easygoing and friendly DM who likes tactical combat, meaningful choices, and good sportsmanship. I'm very approachable for new players and love to help newbies discover the magic of the hobby. At the same time, old grognards who like quality classic dungeon diving will find plenty of deep gaming to immerse in. I run efficient, dense sessions. I prioritize fairness, coherent stories, fun, and a good attitude. I value players who have the same priorities.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

36 games hosted

Highly rated for: Voices, Inclusive, Creativity

Featured Prompts

I became a GM because

I love to entertain, I love telling stories, and I love flinging math rocks.

How Sloan runs games

WHAT TO EXPECT ++ Bloody and brutal combat ++ Complex moral / personal dilemmas ++ Strong emphasis on roleplay and story ++ Interesting NPCs ++ Responsive, flexible, respectful DM ++ Character-driven, open-ended narratives WHAT NOT TO EXPECT -- Rules lite -- Excessive silliness at the expense of verisimilitude -- Railroading / excessively linear stories We will always do a free session 0 to establish any specific storytelling boundaries, and I welcome any feedback about how to make you more comfortable at my table. I run tactical, exciting, gritty combat. Narratively, battles are bloody and impactful. I personally love to "do the voice" and act in character. I also sometimes ad lib sound effects. I often use music and soundscapes for tone and mood. I value players who love to roleplay, but don't feel like that means you need to be an actor. Roleplaying just means thinking like your character and responding to things like they would! There's nothing wrong with saying, "I don't think Tav likes that. He's going to say something menacing and intimidating." I don't expect you to know all of the rules, but I do expect you to know how your character works after you've been using them for awhile. Lastly, please be aware that cheating, bullying, and mean-spirited behavior are never allowed at the table. We're here to have fun! Anything more specific will be in individual game listings. Please contact me with any questions or if you'd like me to run something specific for your group.