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GM Ben

GM Ben (he/him)

4.9

(18)

LGBTQ+
Disabled
Neurodivergent

3 years on StartPlaying

287 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules

Average response time: 4 hours

Response rate: 25%

About me

Thank you for considering me as your GM! I am a friendly GM who loves to run games, specializing in the play-by-text duet format. I'm open for custom games! This includes duets, couplets, and private group games. Message me on here to discuss pricing, scheduling, and your preferences. 🐉 I am a friendly fellow that enjoys telling stories with friends! I'm pretty easy going and can provide a safe and fun environment when you play games with me! 💻 I like to provide detailed and active roleplay to my players, giving at least one or more detailed posts a day outside of IRL problems. 📜 A specialty in text-based games (Especially PBP) 🎲 I run D&D 5e, and especially Homebrew Settings ranging from Star Wars, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Fallout, Harry Potter, Warcraft, and many other unique Settings that are fun and interesting to experience! ------------------------------- 🎲 Want a private game? A duet? Inquire via messenger or on Discord at equinox8371! I am even open to mature roleplay!

GM Style

MY GAME STYLE: - Combat: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Exploration: ⭐⭐⭐ - Homebrew: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Humor: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Puzzles: ⭐⭐ - Social: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Romance: 💝💝💝 (With consent) I primarily do PLAY-BY-POST on Discord w/ Avrae. I love to run just about anything, but I prefer open world games with lots of social interaction. I especially enjoy telling stories in unique settings like Star Wars, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Harry Potter, Fallout, Warcraft, and many other Fandom Settings that have established Homebrew Rulesets in place. 🕰️ My timezone is Eastern Time (GMT -5). ✨ Play-by-Post (PBP), written, duets, gestalt

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Game Master Reviews (18)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Knows the Rules

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Stella | Fox in a DM Cloak

Played 72 sessions

Ben does a wonderful job fostering a good space! Telling a story within the One Piece world together has been a joy thus far. They've also been very patient with me as well, this year hasn't been the kindest to me! You should definitely give them a shot! They do good work!

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Dreams & Eni

Played 34 sessions

Ben knows a lot and when he doesn't know a setting, he does his research. He has a huge passion and drive for his games and the settings they are in. He gets excited and enthusiastic about the game, and he'll always make sure you know when he's updated the game. His NPCs are really unique, and with the world, how they intertwine tells a story.

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Prince Galaxii

Played 24 sessions

Ben’s always really good with working with a player to integrate them into the world! He’s also good at meeting with people where they’re at and clearing up misunderstandings should they come up.

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Dustin

Played 15 sessions

Ben has been a great dm really helping me live out the dream story and narrative all while keeping it fun and telling a story that pulls you in.

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Zack

Played 15 sessions

I had an absolutely amazing experience with Ben as my GM! His creativity brought the world to life in vivid detail, making every post he makes feel immersive and exciting. He was incredibly helpful when I was creating my character, offering insightful guidance while letting me bring my unique ideas to the table. One of the things I appreciate most is how he answers every question with a speed and knowledge that’s truly impressive—he always has the perfect response right when you need it. If you’re looking for a GM who’s both imaginative and supportive, Ben is the perfect choice!

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Bran Muffin

Played 9 sessions

I'm hooked and can't wait to see where this adventure with Ben leads! His profile and games initially caught my attention, but it’s his personality that really won me over. During our session zero, he took the time to answer all my questions and helped tailor a game that incorporated my interests while respecting any limits or concerns I had. I’m currently playing a duet play-by-post Warcraft game with him. Ben’s deep knowledge of the world lore and game system is really special, and he gives me all the information I need to feel confident in my role. In-game, he makes an immersive experience with photos and descriptions, while integrating my character into the story. His NPCs look to my character for decisions, making me feel like a vital part of the adventure. As of writing this, we’ve had three sessions (about three weeks) and we've already written 12 pages together—yay! Ben keeps the game moving with daily posts, sometimes even surprising me with more than one. He’s responsive throughout the week, patiently addressing questions, comments, and concerns, and engaging in friendly game-related conversation. This makes the experience feel interactive and shows that Ben loves what he does. His style is engaging, with plenty of opportunities for social interactions and exploration. He uses every dice roll, whether high or low, to propel the story forward in a satisfying way. I’ve never felt cheated or punished, even with a bad roll. The four-star rating is due to the writing style. Currently, there are inconsistencies in the narration—sometimes my character is referred to in the third person, while at other times, the second person is used. This happens often enough to be pretty jarring. I understand that Ben prefers to write in the second person while the player writes in third instead of first. Since I’m not a fan of that style, we agreed to both write in third person. This has led to occasional perspective shifts in his writing, sometimes within a single post. I think this could be improved with an extra reread before posting, but I do appreciate him trying to accommodate me. This shouldn't be a concern for anyone who shares his pov preferences. Overall, I really appreciate Ben’s hard work and hope we can continue this campaign for many more pages to come. :) If you’re looking for a fun and engaging game, I highly recommend playing with him!

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