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Joe

Joe (he/him)

5.0

(9)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

20 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Sets the Mood

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hi, I'm Joseph and I started GMing about 6 years ago. In that time I've gotten many opportunities to run games at events, almost every time with other players, and many of them were new to the world of TTRPGs. This has strongly influenced my storytelling style, so I consider myself a beginner-friendly game master who wants to introduce as many players as possible to roleplaying games. My games here will mainly be loosely connected one-shots.

GM Style

I'm a beginner-friendly GM. My games usually have puzzles, some fights and lots of opportunities to role-play.

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Game Master Reviews (9)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Sets the Mood

Hellenger avatar

Hellenger

New review

Great session 0 and clear understanding of the game & setting the tone for a campaign, I would highly recommend Joe for all your adventuring needs! Very easy to talk to and share backstory ideas, with an easy-going attitude that makes you feel welcome and open to explore all kinds of story/character background ideas! 10/10 would game with again.

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Boglárka

Played 3 sessions

Joe is a really good GM. He knows the rules very extensively and really makes the effort to explain if you ever got a question or not sure about something. He has a sense for setting the mood and prepare scenarios where you are free to engage as you like. He's main focus is that every member at his sessions has a good time. I can only recommend him.

Richárd avatar

Richárd

Played 3 sessions

This Dungeons & Dragons session was outstanding. The storytelling was exceptional, creating an immersive and engaging experience for all players. It was notably beginner-friendly, making it easy for new players to understand and enjoy the game. The Dungeon Master demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the rules, ensuring smooth gameplay, and showcased impressive adaptability by quickly adjusting to the new Monster Manual. Overall, it was a well-executed session that catered to both newcomers and experienced players alike

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Lakatos Imre

Played 3 sessions

If you're looking for a highly skilled DM, Joe is your guy. Amazing storytelling and world building in his games, with ambient music and memorable NPCs. It was a pleasure to be a part in one of his games and I'm looking forward to the next. Very friendly and helpful DM who takes every player's skill levels into account.

Arari avatar

Arari

I’ve had the pleasure of playing in several sessions run by Joe, and I must say, they are an exceptional Dungeon Master. One of their greatest strengths lies in the roleplay aspects of the game. Sessions are filled with opportunities to dive deep into your character's personality, explore their backstory, and develop them in meaningful ways. Joe is always attentive, ensuring every player gets their moment in the spotlight and feels included in the narrative. Their ability to balance this with an engaging and dynamic story makes every session memorable. Plus, they bring a great sense of humor to the table, keeping the atmosphere fun and lively. If you're looking for a DM who values storytelling, character development, and player engagement, I couldn't recommend him enough!

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Feltazor

As a beginner, I was nervous joining a game with experienced players, but the Joe really helped. When a player became disruptive, he calmly paused the game and addressed the issue privately, keeping things on track without making anyone uncomfortable. I felt supported and included, and it made the experience much more enjoyable. The DM’s ability to manage the situation and keep the game fun for everyone was impressive.

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