McClain

he/him

5.0

(8)

Timezone

America/detroit

Language

English

Identity

Streamer

LGBTQ+

Military Veteran

Disabled

Neurodivergent

About McClain

Hey, I’m McClain, Disabled Army Veteran. I love creating worlds and having fun. I’ve been in the TTRPG space for about seven years now, starting with Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay before moving into Dungeons & Dragons, where I’ve spent the last four years behind the screen. What began as a creative outlet turned into something more now it’s how I build worlds, tell stories, and give players a space to become something bigger than themselves. My games lean heavily into immersive storytelling, high-stakes decisions, and character-driven narratives. I like to build upon the stories of your characters, and sometimes have fun and bring humor to the sessions by breaking the fourth wall. I specialize in blending epic fantasy with darker, grounded themes where faith, power, and survival all collide. Whether it’s political tension, divine influence, or straight-up chaos, the world reacts to you. When I’m not running games, I’m building entire worlds from scratch, designing campaigns, or working on content tied to my brand Bardic Games. I’m big on atmosphere, tone, and making every session feel like part of something larger. In the process of trying to open up a Fantasy Tavern in Fort Myers I think it will be such a cool concept.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

5 games hosted

Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Creativity, Rule of Cool

$15 per session

Average response time: 8 hours

Response rate: 100%

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I got started GMing...

Because my friend groups were always looking for a GM and this wasnt around at the time. I did it and fell in love with being a GM, I still enjoy a good player role from time to time.

My favorite shows/movies are

Supernatural hands down, there is no greater show than that.

How McClain runs games

I am all about having fun. If the players are having fun, then I am having fun as the DM. I play by the rule of cool, and I don't get hung up on rules if you are having fun. You want to do something outrageous, but there is some wiggle room on whether you technically can, I see it as interpretation so long as it isn't far out of the set of rules. I make sure everyone at the table is comfortable and nothing gets too cringe to anyone. I also have table rules that I go over at each Session 0. I don't mind restricting certain topics in the setting, but If the players choose not to, as a collective, then I go along with whatever you do in the scenes. Because at the end of the day, the campaign is about you and your characters, and if you have fun, we have had a successful campaign. I enjoy getting into characters. Ill be bringing voices for npcs most likely the same voice but its a lot of fun and really helps get you into the scene.

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I prep by

Reviewing the characters, and the campaign to make sure things are set up, I take notes and jot down ideas for what I can add to the session if using a preexisting campaign so that you wont see what Is coming.

Rules are...

Sometimes optional, If you are creative enough. I tend to lean towards players having fun than being a hard pass for the rules. Find a locked door and dont want to pick the lock, by all means bust through the wall. So long as things happen naturally I am okay.

When it comes to voices

I am full voices! But regardless if I am good at them I try to immerse you into the scene.

McClain's ideal table

I love a good table with people excited to play what they want. At my tables I have house rules that make up for lack of healer so you dont have to be the dedicated healer and can play what you want. Im all for just having fun. I like to do Rule of Cool

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I think metagaming...

Really takes the fun out of the game. Im all for getting into your character and role-playing as them. You dont have to do voices but stick to what your character knows. Thanks!

My perfect party mix is

A Balance, but I do enjoy Parties that have no balance and may even lack a Healer, it makes sessions more fun seeing if you all survive. But I try to accommodate where I need to so you can pick the class and race you want and not have to worry about balance in the party.