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Dave

Dave (he/him)

5.0

(13)

Multi-lingual

2 years on StartPlaying

50 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling

Average response time: 7 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

I am a GM that's a fan of the Player Characters, I love giving them challenges and seeing how they will overcome them. I'm focusing on player agency and on the consequences of their actions. I like tactical combat but always leave space for RP and character bonds. I encourage teamwork but sometimes I like to stir some drama between characters. I'm always open to feedback if you have any comments about my style or advice on how I can improve don't hesitate to tell me after the session. I'm an experienced GM and know many systems from more mainstream like D&D or Pathfinder to more indie like my favourite Mistborn Adventure Game.

GM Style

I run games focusing on players' meaningful choices and giving them a space for creativity. I like to challenge the PCs and think a good story can be made even if PCs won't succeed, and how the story will end is always in their hands. I always have prepared music, maps, and handouts.

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Game Master Reviews (13)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Storytelling

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AtS

Played 21 sessions

Dave is very good at creating a setting where players can play their characters however they want. He is very good at improvising and bouncing off of people's characters with his npcs. He does allow and adapt for some unique solutions. He also does have a good sense of the game and knows when to push rules and when to relax. Overall I do recommend him.

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James

Nice attention to all of the players, and a great GM. I also GM Star Trek Adventures, and Dave is a pro.

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Drew

Played 12 sessions

This was my first foray into PF2, and into a Kingdom building game. Dave's knowledge of the game mechanics was invaluable for new players like me learning the system. His sense of humor and improvisation skills, the keystone to good GMs, are invaluable for memorable player experiences. I would recommend Dave to anyone, new or old, that wants a quality GM behind the screen.

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Brian

Dave is an excellent GM. He helped me understand some of the intricate rules used in the Dune: Adventures in the Imperium game setting. He is very helpful and knows how the game works. He's very creative with roll resolutions. I highly recommend Dave for all gaming systems he operates.

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Ari

Played 3 sessions

Great time playing with Dave. He is fair, not too hard, not too easy. Knows rules very well. Great for new players and experienced ones.

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AndeGM

Played 4 sessions

Dave is a really nice & fun GM to play with, he cares about the players having fun! Whether it's with roleplay or combat, he does a great job & I'm happy to have played in his games. He is a good GM & a good person :)

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