Malcolm The Brewmaster

he/him

5.0

(23)

Timezone

America/denver

Language

English

Identity

Black

Veteran

Published Writer

Artist

Teacher/Educator

Game Designer

About Malcolm The Brewmaster

Greetings and well met, fearless traveler! From the dark caves of the Sword Coast, to the shimmering shores of Otari; from the depths of cyberpunk dystopia, to a Galaxy Far Far Away, I've been the companion of countless adventurers on their journey to greatness! My campaigns continue to thrill players in game stores, online via VTT, and even within the confines of their own living rooms. All walks of life can safely come together at my games and forget the real world for a few hours. TTRPGs are about hanging out and having collaborative fun; that's exactly what you'll find us doing at my table. Come prepared for one of the most dynamic, interactive roleplay experiences you've ever had! You WILL have a large hand at creating the narrative, with freedom to build and play the character you always wished you could! WHY HIRE ME?: Family Discounts!!! - I'm a family man, so I know it can be hard to separate personal time from family time, but with my family discount you no longer have to! ENOURMOUS Library - I'm truly a GAME master, fluent in over a dozen different systems including: DND 5e, Pathfinder 2e, Call of Cthulu, Cyberpunk RED, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Classic Traveller, Fallout the RPG, The Dishonored RPG, The Dresden Files RPG, Ironsworn, and the list just keeps going! Shoot me a message to inquire about a game I haven't listed. Full Immersion - My worlds are complete sandboxes that you can live in, potentially for years. There are endless possibilities during a campaign, and even once you've beaten it, you may continue questing in that same world, dealing with the consequences of the previous campaign! Solo and Duo Mode! - Have you ever wanted to TRULY be the main character? To play in a story fully centered on YOU? At MOST tables, your character will be just one of 4-6 other powerful heroes, but in single player or two-player mode, it's only YOU and your choices that decide the outcomes. You have my FULL attention as the game master, allowing me to tailor-make your experience, but you also get to play a much more powerful character than typical. If you want to feel as immersed as possible, then hop in solo or with a friend, and see what unfolds! Youtuber - Subscribers to my Youtube channel, "Encounter - Mastering Dungeons", receive a discount, so come check out the channel! Tucsonan - I live in the Tucson area, and am frequently found at the Isle of Games, where I run live games OFTEN!

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

370 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher

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I got started GMing...

During COVID, and mostly because no one else wanted to try it out first. Well, lo' and behold, I took to it like a fish in water, voluntarily becoming the forever GM for my group. The rest is history.

People are always surprised when I tell them

I'm a Marine Corps veteran! I was first introduced to Dungeons and Dragons in the sweaty barracks of 29 Palms, with NOTHING better to do but kick rocks. It was there that I gained an interest in to what would later become a full-blown profession!

How Malcolm The Brewmaster runs games

Here is what you can expect from my games: •ALL 3 Pillars: I don't skimp on ANY element of the gaming experience—Combat, Social Interaction, or Exploration. Each session is an intentional experience where YOU are in the driver seat! •Mind-blowing Combats: Regardless of system or setting, my combats hit HARD. Expect bone-crunching brawls, savage crits, lethal firefights, high-octane chases, near-death (or full-death) experiences / close shaves, FULLY interactable environments (throw a chair!), and story-defining boss encounters! •Co-op: Perhaps the MOST important thing to know about my games is that you have a LOT of agency. I'm the GM, yes, but my style is very collaborative. For my part, I work with you to fulfill your dream character, providing all the challenge that should reasonably be present while questing, but WITHOUT stifling your character. On the player side, all of the implemented mechanics / rules incentivize teamwork / party play. Your voice matters; your actions shape the unfolding legend. •Sandboxing and Lifestyle: The worlds we inhabit are ONLY bound by the horizons of our imagination. Each of my settings is its own open-world sandbox (akin to Grand Theft Auto or Red Dead Redemption) with dozens of quests, NPCs, locations, and each with a fully implemented "Lifestyle" system! Join me and forge a true epic worthy of recounting through the ages!