Doily (he/him)
5.0
(27)
3 years on StartPlaying
535 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Voices
About me
A few years ago, my friends and I were talking at one of our Magic the Gathering meets about potentially playing in a DnD Campaign over the summer. Fast forward two years, 20 levels, hundreds of battles, one epic quest and many many emotions later, I found myself and my fellow adventurers forever changed by our Journey. When I sat down at that table for the first time, I had no idea what I was in store for. But stood there, in a city our characters had saved time and again, in a world we knew only existed because of our heroics, I understood the power of DnD. Hi! My name is Oli , I'm 24 and I've been playing TTRPG's for coming up on 8 years now. While I'm a relative newcomer to the scene by Gygaxian standards, I'd like to think I bring a fresh perspective to the table that can help to shape a game you want to be a part of. I've always loved telling stories, and TTRPG's have been the perfect way to do that. RPG's are totally unique in their ability to bring a player, not just into the story, but the world itself. The feeling of having a world change in response to your actions as well as adapt around them is just one of the many things that sets TTRPG's apart from the rest, and it's a feeling I strive to create in all of my games. I've been DM'ing now for coming up on 7 years and have loved every second of it. My goal is to tell stories that will stay with you long after you leave my table. If you're interested in having a chat or asking me any questions, feel free to hit me up on Discord or send me an email! Email: doilythedm@gmail.com Discord: DoilytheDM#5045
GM Style
At my Table, Fun and the enjoyment of my Players is my Number 1 priority. I use a number of tabletop safety tools that I ask my players to fill in before a game, as well as making sure I am open and available to any concerns my players have before or during all of my sessions. The last thing I want is for anyone to feel unwelcome or uncomfortable at my table. My favorite style of game to run are heavily narrative focused campaigns with plenty of chances for RP and long sprawling plot lines, with many interconnected plot threads and characters that the players will need to unravel over the course of their adventure. With this In mind, I often use milestones instead of XP for character progression, however I am open to using whatever feels best for each group of players. I'm no stranger to combat as well, though I much prefer combat with a purpose and emotional or physical stakes to random encounters. I also like to run with a number of homebrew houserules. These are little tweaks to the rules as written that I've built up over the games I've run, all in the name of making the game more engaging and fun for the players. Any and/or all of these would be subject to change however, based on what you as the players felt comfortable with at the table.
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Game Master Reviews (27)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Voices
Randy
Played 56 sessions
good combat sequences, good role-play options, and always leaves the final decisions up to the players as to where they go and what they do.
ali_dance
Played 102 sessions
Waterdeep with doily was my first DND game ever. I was expecting a lot, and boy did he deliver. The campaign was well paced with heavy rp and combat with plenty of room for shenanigans and curveballs along the way. Doily is not just an incredible DM, he's an all around great person too. Every session is exciting, fun, and the highlight of my week. We've moved on to a sequel campaign, and with this one he is expertly creating a world that has been affected by our party's actions, with storylines that are tailored to each of us. Cannot recommend enough!!
Zachary Brown
Played 114 sessions
I've been playing with Doily for a long time know and I have seen him grow stronger and more experienced as a DM. He continually tries to step up and make his play better. I have truly enjoyed my time at his table and I look forward to every week.
Jon
Played 169 sessions
Doily is easily the best DM I've found online since I started playing a few years ago. I've been playing D&D with him through a few different campaigns (some modules, some homebrewed) over the last year and a half. He knows all the rules, allows some rules of cool scenarios, always keeps things moving well and spreads the focus across all players, includes background details you provide, and lets the players form the story and adjusts accordingly. 11/10 would recommend.
Dakota
Played 115 sessions
I have been playing with Doily for over a year now. He is the only DM I use on this site after sifting through a couple others and I have to say he's the best DM I have EVER played with. He allows the party to tell the story and goes along for the ride. He has given me some of my favorite TTRPG moments and experiences. RIP Tenzun.
Caster
Played 120 sessions
Doily has the amazing ability to use whatever information and intent you have for a charecter and implement it seamlessly into his games wether it's running a pre-built adventure or an entirely homebrewed world if you give him 1 sentence or 3 pages of charecter info he will make sure that there are things in this world for you. It's a hard balancing act to make all the characters in these games feel special on there own right but doily can and does do it with seemingly no effort. He has made several stories that I will hold dear for years to come and I believe that he reciprocate the efforts of others. 10/10 absolute legend of a DM
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