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Electrorocket [Jake]

Electrorocket [Jake] (he/him)

5.0

(16)

4 years on StartPlaying

29 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Storytelling

About me

I am a fun over anything else kind of Gamemaster. I am excited to introduce new people to the concept of a TTRPG, and I am excited to surprise experienced players with challenging conflicts to overcome. If you'd like to see images of what being in a session looks like, here you go - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Mt9ci_2LYBCXZVGpgZeGcWff_HjMyyb?usp=sharing

GM Style

I enjoy using player character backstory, goals, bonds, and flaws to bolster the stories and battles. Of the three major pillars, Roleplaying, Exploration, and Combat, I focus on what the players enjoy the most for their campaigns. I enjoy playing NPCs that interact with the Player Characters often, and I do my best to voice them as closely as I can to the sound they should have. NPCs and the world react to the players decisions, and moves on its own too. With Boss Battles I use an MMO mechanic called Telegraphed Attacks, which are AOE attacks that don't activate until the next round. This forces PCs to move around a lot more, something 5e doesn't normally need you to do. I keep battle mechanics thematic, Lair Actions and Telegraphed Attacks should match the stages and enemies you're fighting, giving you more options to use your action on other than just dealing damage.

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Game Master Reviews (16)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Voices

Storytelling

Joseph avatar

Joseph

Played 18 sessions

Great at weaving player choices/rolls into the storyline, and allowing for creative solutions. Also takes time to go over the relevant rules as they come up in play for new players so they aren't overwhelmed.

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Brando Boyer

Played 13 sessions

As a beginner, I can't tell you how fun this is. It's become the number one thing I look forward to during the week. Absolutely great DM and a great group. 10/10 would recommend.

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Mark

Played 1 sessions

He knows how to guide the players back into the story if we tend to go off track. We weren't even aware that we had gone off track it was that seamless. He also realy knows how to give the NPCs a life of their own, making you feel for them and want to invest your time with and for them.

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Yugimon

Played 1 sessions

Electro is a cool dude. Very high energy and imaginative. He paints a very elaborate picture with his words and makes a rather detailed custom setting

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Vince

Played 1 sessions

Always a great time with Jake as the GM. He fully utilizes all that the VTT has to offer, such as particle effects and ambience sound in Foundry. He is very helpful and flexible during character creation. His instructions are clear and he is always prepared for the session. It's also a blast to hear all the voices Jake comes up with for his NPCs.

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austin wofford

Jake spends an ungodly amount of effort making sure each of his players have interesting story beats to follow. He's always open to feedback and takes player engagement very seriously. I've been a player in one of his games for about 2 years now and he's consistently topping himself in quality sessions.

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