
Gregory Maus (he/him)
5.0
(22)
3 years on StartPlaying
476 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
About me
With 19 years of GMing experience, I run player character-driven games where PC decisions can determine the entire course of campaigns--with ripple effects that sometimes even I can't anticipate (which is when I get most excited.) I don't run games on rails. I create settings interwoven with PC backstories and populated by NPC's who each have their own nuanced motivations, perspectives, limited information, and schemes, which are all dynamically influenced by the actions of both the PC's and each other, which can make things delightfully unpredictable as EVERYONE is forced to improvise. I especially love intrigue, horror, and involved roleplaying, but also snappy dialogue, the nitty gritty of tactical maneuvering, and character creation.
GM Style
With 19 years of GMing experience, I run player character-driven games where PC decisions can determine the entire course of campaigns--with ripple effects that sometimes even I can't anticipate (which is when I get most excited.) I don't run games on rails. I create settings interwoven with PC backstories and populated by NPC's who each have their own nuanced motivations, perspectives, limited information, and schemes, which are all dynamically influenced by the actions of both the PC's and each other, which can make things delightfully unpredictable as EVERYONE is forced to improvise. I especially love intrigue, horror, and involved roleplaying, but also snappy dialogue, the nitty gritty of tactical maneuvering, and character creation.
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Game Master Reviews (22)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Inclusive
Gregory is an amazing GameMaster. His historic setting knowledge is excellent, he invests in the personal story arcs of the characters while providing a beautiful plot that keeps the game moving forward and the characters invested. I felt welcomed and a part of the game immediately; and this I think also has to do with how he has curated a wonderful set of players. The vibe of the group is supportive, lets tell this story together. I loved every session! Highly recommend him: Innovative plot, spectacular settings, great NPCs, and really let's the players shine and explore the themes important to their characters.
I first got lured in by offerings of Werewolf: the Apocalypse and being a forever GM looking to play for a change. Now I play in three of Gregory’s campaigns a week and would play more if I had the time. He’s an amazing GM who crafts intricate worlds, memorable NPCs, and most importantly, leaves room for player agency and fun. He’s always willing to work with you on character concepts, he’s great at explaining rules or nuances of settings to new players as well, and creates a fun, inclusive atmosphere for everyone at his table. Can’t recommend Gregory enough. If you love WoD, you won’t regret playing one of his campaigns.
I have played in 4 different campaigns with Greg and will be continuing to play in his campaigns for the foreseeable future. The worlds he builds are full of surprises and always have something hidden going on in the background for the players to explore. He is very new player friendly in the sense of making sure the player not only knows the rules but why they are used that way in his story. He is very familiar with WoD lore and does amazing at including it in the story whilst also not rail roading you to make all events happen to the exact way they were written. I hope this helps in any choices made and look forward to seeing new faces in his WoD.
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