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Clay

Clay (he/him)

5.0

(14)

4 years on StartPlaying

14 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Sets the Mood

About me

Hi! My name is Clay and I'd love to GM your game! I’ve been running 5e since 2017 and have been playing since 2016. I GM an IRL game and do one-shots with friends when scheduling allows but that's not often enough. I own several games and love to try out new games.

GM Style

I play a good mix of role play, exploration and combat. I love settings and lore and watching the world change from the characters interactations. I'm comfortable playing one-shots, long campaigns, modules, or sandbox settings. I currently run most games in the Midgard world setting from Kobold Press. All my games use custom maps, point of view artwork, handouts, and music. NPCs are roleplayed and voiced to improve immersion and atmosphere.

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Game Master Reviews (14)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Sets the Mood

John avatar

John

Played 11 sessions

I just want to take a moment to say how much I’ve truly enjoyed the Old Margrove campaign so far, it’s honestly one of my favorite games I’ve ever played. The worldbuilding has been immersive, rich, and eerie in all the right ways. Every session feels like peeling back a new layer of some ancient, living mystery. Whether we’re facing bramble beasts, negotiating with fey emissaries, or navigating twisting ruins, there’s always something fresh and unexpected around the corner. One of the standout strengths of this campaign is the atmosphere the DM creates. The use of thematic music really elevates the mood sometimes I don’t even realize how tense or enchanted I’ve become until the music shifts and everything clicks. And the NPC voices? Top-tier. Each one feels distinct and memorable. Truly grateful for the effort and creativity that’s gone into this. Can’t wait to see where the forest leads next!

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Juno

Played 10 sessions

I just have to say this has been such a good experience: great atmosphere, chill vibes, and great storytelling. Clay is a fantastic GM for both old and new players alike, so if you're looking for a great new adventure with amazing world-building, I highly recommend.

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Meithoes

Played 8 sessions

“From immersive narrative and great VTT knowledge, to recaps that seamlessly tie everyone’s actions together, our DM delivers a great experience every week.”

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Catherine Miranda

Played 3 sessions

Very inviting and flexible! Great sense of humor!

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Tina

Played 1 sessions

This was my very first game of Dungeons and Dragons, and it was amazing! Our GM was a wonderful storyteller, and I truly wished our game could last more sessions. I definitely recommend him for your next adventure.

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Dan

Played 1 sessions

I played a one-shot with GM Clay. Had a lot of fun doing a pirate adventure. Strongly recommend checking out one of his games. The game was filled with adventure and a little roleplay. Beginner and Veteran friendly.

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