TJ (he/they)
5.0
(7)
1 year on StartPlaying
11 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, World Builder
About me
Welcome Adventurers! I'm TJ, and I have been playing TTRPGs for just around 2 decades -- And half of that has been GMing! I believe the key to running an enveloping, compelling game is to create a fantastic world for your players to forge their own stories. If you're looking for an experience that pulls you in with rich lore, delivers on narratively satisfying character arcs and creates a collaborative story that YOU help bring to life, then I am the Game Master for you! My background in acting and vast worldbuilding experience will assist in bringing you an immersive setting filled with laughter, tears and action!
GM Style
I am a story-focused GM that likes to incorporate the detailed background of all characters to ensure that every player feels like they truly have a place in the world. With a focus on dramatic roleplay balanced with cinematic and challenging combat, I'll strive to keep you invested every moment of the session! When playing with me you can expect: š Collaborative Gameplay that prioritizes storytelling over game mechanics š« A safe environment to explore dark or difficult themes that never jeopardize your boundaries š Lovingly developed settings with loads of lore and intrigue to uncover š«§ An atmosphere built to inspire creative roleplaying choices I strive to offer an immersive experience by combining the digital advantages of virtual tabletops and thematic ambiance with analogue elements like theater of the mind. Players always have their choice of digital or analogue dice/sheets, and will never have to pay for materials!
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Game Master Reviews (7)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Inclusive
World Builder
This was my first time joining a campaign, and I couldn't have been happier with the experience provided by the GM. They did a fantastic job of describing visuals and guiding the story in a way to include everyone's characters, but also supported my lack of knowledge with respectfully provided tips and straightforward help that was greatly appreciated. I had a fantastic time joining in and felt the overall vibe was cohesive, well made, and lovingly crafted. Highly recommend to everyone reading- new or otherwise. It was fun, terrifying, daunting, and exciting, and everything was concluded with absolute satisfaction. It's clear how much work he's put into the world and just about every character, and the live acting is extraordinarily fun, too. Jokes can be made without ruining immersion, in my opinion, which is a major plus as an absolute goofball. 10/10, can't wait to do this again.
TJ is an exceptional storyteller. He builds scenes in your mind with vivid descriptions and a talent for timing. They swell into climaxes and taper off into intriguing sideroads. He was a great help with character development in the context of his world. Games he runs have a nice balance between role play and combat. In addition, he creates game-related activities to keep you engaged between play sessions. His world is complex and sophisticated. He is professional, prompt, inclusive, sensitive, and responsive. Making each participant feel special, he delivers a fun and memorable DnD experience from start to finish.
TJ is an absolute delight to play with. It's been a blast playing in such detailed settings with super fun NPCs and surprises and twists that feel organic rather than forced like in other campaigns I've been a part of. I tend to struggle with campaigns where the setting is not already familiar to me beforehand, but TJ has done an amazing job at answering any questions I have and explaining anything I may be confused about. It also helps a ton that he's willing to help out with backstory creation and ping pong around ideas until we land on something really cool. They're one of the best GMs I've ever had, I highly recommend them :)
The session which Rep DM'ed was genuinely a highlight of all of my time playing TTRPGs. The story-telling was at such a high standard - in particular, it felt very coherent and engaging to listen to, as well as providing inspiration for the players to participate themselves, which sometimes Dungeon Masters struggle to achieve. Rep did so skillfully, and I'm very pleased to have played such a well-written adventure. My favourite element was almost certainly the world-building - it was so intricately furnished that I felt more immersed in this game-world than many others I had encountered in several other games with other Dungeon masters. In conclusion, Rep is very cool, and you should choose them to be your DM!
TJ is a wonderful, highly organised and giving GM, who is always more than happy to hear your ideas and work with you to develop them. The sessions are so well constructed and everyone gets their turn in the spotlight, while the narrative that TJ creates is compelling and engaging. The atmosphere was immediately welcoming and felt safe straight away, which is great for those on the shy side like myself. TJ is genuinely a joy to play with and the best GM I've had so would definitely recommend!
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