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Glaive/Danny

Glaive/Danny (he/they)

5.0

(4)

Podcaster
LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent
Artist

2 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, World Builder, Rule of Cool

About me

Hello, I am Danny, and much like everyone else in this hobby, I think far too much about tabletop RPGs. There's even a podcast out there that I co-host partially as an excuse to talk more about the RPGs (its called Cannibalizing the Canon, and its literally two GM pals nerding out about the game!) I've got 8 years under my belt as a player, and significantly more hours as a forever GM in 7 years. I'm the kind of GM that likes to mix things that don't belong together, and then frantically explain why it's canon. I won't lie that I prefer the roleplay pillar, to the point where some games combat would not occur, however I will overdo the worldbuilding and I'm not afraid to pull out the homebrew monsters when the plot requires! So if you like the unexpected, heavy roleplay, and a healthy respect for Safety tools, than I'm your guy!

GM Style

I am a lore guy, I love making lore, be it incorporating PC's backstories into games, or worldbuilding, or homebrewing monsters and magic items, that is where that hyperfocus comes from! secondary to that, is exploring that lore. so i love roleplaying, seeing how players explore the setting and love/hate the NPCs, it's all great!

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Game Master Reviews (4)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

World Builder

Rule of Cool

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Jane

Does a great job keeping the game moving smoothly and involving all players and player goals. Perfect for players who want open worlds, humor, and love role playing. Super knowledgeable in DnD lore and rules, but also has a lot of homebrew and worlds/lore of his own. I love the characters and worlds he creates with his players and every game is filled with laughs, thoughtful plot, and a web of underlying story. Fantastic DM for veterans and newbies alike!

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rynitiative games

I've been at Danny's tables for a few years, and what keeps me coming back is the inventiveness - his capability to "yes and" any of my nonsense is delightful (even when I banish the big bad, oops) and the items and stats he has up his sleeve should terrify any sane person... but it makes for a hell of a game.

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Drew

Glaive is an amazing world builder and has a great way of making a cohesive story catered to his players.

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Jakey

When it comes to world craft, intricate stories with moving parts, and a mastery of fun you’ll find few Game Masters that out do Danny. Above these tenants Danny prioritizes and values safety of all present at the table, Danny has introduced many GMs and Players to a net of brilliant safety tools ensuring safe and proper communication. This space allows for fun to unfurl allowing the Characters to explore without any Players feeling compromised whatsoever. Feeling so taken care of by a Game Master who throws such witty, fun, and thought provoking puzzles and challenges your way genuinely feels like it is a TTRPG masterclass on how the standard of games should always be a little higher when it comes to Player agency, safety, and story. The Player safety of course does not mean that Danny doesn’t make challenges when it comes to combat, as a player you’ll find yourself potentially surrounded by creatures in a dire situation but your Character is in great hands with small clues and details sprinkled throughout the battlefield by your gracious Game Master to give the ability to Rule of Cool Combat to turn the tide.

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