StartPlaying logo
game master profile header image
Far Scholar

Far Scholar (he/him)

5.0

(9)

Game Designer

2 years on StartPlaying

48 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, World Builder, Teacher

About me

Escape from the d20 mainstream! I'm Far Scholar and I will be your guide to the very best of Earthdawn and Shadowrun!

GM Style

Friendly & Approachable. My games are full of mystery, intrigue, and exploration, with an emphasis on characters and the spaces between objectives. Action is dynamic and fun, highlighting signature game systems. Players are rewarded for good descriptions or clever plans. Banner created with www.kittl.com

Games played
Game platforms used
Social
Game Master Reviews (9)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

World Builder

Teacher

Samuel avatar

Samuel

Played 24 sessions

Great game, great GM! Drew is a wonderful storyteller with a mix of official campaign and original stories. An immersive world, highly recommended!

Ramon avatar

Ramon

Played 17 sessions

I think if you are looking for a storyteller that draws you into the experience and makes the story about your character and those of your group, seamlessly interweaving your various talents and skills into the story so even the least important one becomes a center point to the scene… then you gotta play with Far Scholar. His encounters are challenging. You feel the risk of dying, but it’s amazing how we just manage to endure and as a team, feel stronger for it! Even when death happens, it is never meaningless. A last chance salve and a bargain brought a character back and set my character onto a Quest for a passion that lead her to become a Questor. It became central to the character and feels central to the game. It really is hard to explain just how much fun these sessions are; I strongly recommend Far Scholar as a storyteller. One of the best, and I have been gaming since the 80s.

Ryan Satterfield avatar

Ryan Satterfield

No n first color always provides a well-informed well thought out campaign with plenty of role-playing as well as good instructions for people who are not so used to role playing and have learned to get the hang of it through this GM he doesn't excellent job highly recommend to anyone who enjoys their fantasy role playing a little bit differently.

Aleyn avatar

Aleyn

Played 13 sessions

Drew is amazing. His knowledge of earthdawn history and the mechanics of the game are impeccable. He puts a ton of work into his games so that he can tell his story and his players have fun at the same time.

Taylor  avatar

Taylor

He is super knowledgeable about all things Earthdawn. Very creative. Fun to listen to.

Spvnky avatar

Spvnky

Far Scholar has amazing creativity. I love the fact that he runs Earthdawn because it is such a difficult game to find a GM for. I am greatly looking forward to future games with him!

What's StartPlaying?

Tabletop Roleplaying Games Run by Game Masters

  • Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.

  • Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.

  • If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.