Jason Leisemann (he/him)
5.0
(15)
3 years on StartPlaying
315 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
About me
Mostly GMing for the last 30 years, I've had more ideas than I could ever get to the table. Hopefully, this will be a chance to get a few of them out of my head! I tend towards story-focused games that incorporate player input and plot threads, ranging from comedic tones to horrific ones. A student of myth, history, and true crime, I try to layer in some of the complexities that show up more in reality than in most published games - the forces of good and evil trend more towards the gray spaces in between, even the worst villains may have the best of motivations, and people are shaped by their pasts as much as their place in the story. I find it's a mindset that helps give a bit more depth to the world, and makes things feel a little more epic when done right.
GM Style
I tend to run story-focused games with thoroughly developed worlds surrounding the game's subject matter. I try to focus on allowing a variety of rules content and letting my players run the character they want to run, even if that's just a smidge outside of the rules-as-written. In particular, what I usually enjoy the most is trying to incorporate those characters and their personal stories into whatever the larger story is, even if that means retooling major portions of a pre-written campaign in order to fit the new parts in. So if you've got a character you've wanted to play, but never had a GM who was willing to let you run your half-fiend wildebeest necromancer/paladin... well, I haven't heard that one before, but I'm certainly open to give it a shot!
Games played
Game platforms used
Jason Leisemann's Games
Game Master Reviews (15)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Teacher
Spencer
Played 50 sessions
Is willing to work with players, tries his best to keep the game fun and stays up to date with rulings and the like. Excellent story teller and able to get creative inspiration from the most unlikely of places (this is a good thing).
Eclipse
Played 49 sessions
It was a Fantastic time I had with him. We played though an entire campaign and it was a amazing time. To Locke, Bennu, Harkell, Stormy, And my Character Umbra.
Steven
Played 40 sessions
Jason is a Game Master who truly understands how to make Fabula Ultima an unforgettable play. His ability to craft with players an imaginative setting and seamlessly run with player-driven feedback is wonderful. He creates a perfect balance between compelling narratives, engaging combat, and opportunities for meaningful roleplay, ensuring every session feels dynamic and inclusive. Jason’s use of player ideas which are added into the overarching story makes the game feel uniquely collaborative and personal. His understanding of the Fabula Ultima system ensures smooth gameplay and allows both new and experienced players to focus on enjoying the adventure. Anyone who has the chance to play in his campaigns is in for something truly special.
The Money Dog
Played 26 sessions
Jason is amazing at taking players ideas, and running with them. Our game had a lot of different moving parts, but he incorporated it all seamlessly! He's a terrific GM, and I love playing games with him!
Itoh
Played 26 sessions
I've played for Jason with a while now and he puts a real and serious effort into telling interesting and exciting stories. I've always felt that my decisions and characters were allowed to flourish in his games and I'm always looking forward to the next one.
Izzy
New review
Played 20 sessions
Jason's a good GM! He's friendly, open-minded to player input, and when there's a ruling that has to be made, he makes one and sticks to it.
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