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GM Jesse

GM Jesse (he/him)

4.4

(7)

2 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Rule of Cool

About me

Captain of the Sandbox – GM Jesse Ahoy there! I’m GM Jesse, a lifelong tabletop RPG enthusiast who got my start with AD&D 2e & 3e, and now I run Shadowdark as my system of choice. I’m an avid reader, an aspiring author, and a worldbuilding fanatic, so when I say my campaigns are packed with custom lore, monsters, and dungeons, I mean it. My GM Style & What to Expect 🔹 Sandbox Storytelling – The world moves with or without you. Your choices shape the narrative. 🔹 Tactical Combat & Resource Management – Every decision matters. Survival is a real challenge. 🔹 Player-Driven Action – There’s no single “main plot.” You decide where to go and what to do. 🔹 Immersive Roleplay – I love when players bring their characters to life and engage with the world. 🔹 Old-School Dungeon Crawls – Expect gritty expeditions, deadly encounters, and the thrill of discovery. What Makes My Games Unique? ⚔ Everything is Homebrew – My worlds, monsters, and dungeons are all custom-made for a fresh, unpredictable experience. ⚔ Rule of Cool Meets Real Consequences – Want to try something crazy? Go for it—but be ready for the outcome. ⚔ An Evolving World – Time does not wait. Every session moves the clock forward, and the world reacts to what you do—or don’t do. I welcome experienced players looking for a challenging but rewarding campaign, where every decision carries weight, exploration is dangerous and thrilling, and legends aren’t found—they’re forged. If that sounds like your kind of game, let’s roll some dice and see where the adventure takes us!

GM Style

I love good role play and inventive actions from players. While I do like using voicers i'm waiting for the verdict if the yare good. I learned early to pivot with what players want to do and that's often when I have the most fun as a GM I almost never run a system 100% as intended out of the box I'm always tweaking to make the game better more enjoyable for all. I am also a fan of Wes Marches style campaigns since I've learned of them as I know real life likes to intrude on game time.

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Game Master Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

World Builder

Rule of Cool

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Ben

This has been an exciting campaign! I never felt compelled to try a SpellJammer game in the past, but I do love me some Shadowdark. Going outside my comfort zone, I was pleasantly surprised to find how much I’ve enjoyed the mash-up of the two – gritty, space dungeon crawling, with some gonzo action thrown in for good measure. What’s not to like?! Much of my enjoyment is also due to Jesse’s ability to keep the game flowing. He rolls with the punches and makes quick and fair rulings on the fly. He easily adapts to the unexpected twists that we’ve thrown his way. He adjusts the narrative beats to the players and gives them a chance to shine, which keeps the emerging story engaging and dynamic. Definitely recommend!

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Jesse S.

Jesse is fun and creative! His worlds are interesting and unique, and the use of sounds and excellent maps/art are very immersive. He encourages player creativity, and makes the game flow quickly and turn in exciting directions.

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GM Jon

GMJesse is nice, very welcoming, and respectful! He listens to his players and reacts to what they do (No railroads!). We got into some crazy shenanigans in game and he was up for all of it. I was playing a goblin wizard and I got to act like a one! He listens to feed back/concerns and rules fairly but generally in favor of the players. His world building is great! He sprinkles it in appropriately without long winded info-dumps and it's a joy to listen to/read. He's fostered a very friendly group of players with great comradery.

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Andrew

Jesse has created a fascinating world and has allowed it to be filled with player creativity, rules of cool, and a few smartly sprinkled homebrew changes that really make this game pop. Looking forward to playing whatever he runs in the future.

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GM Marshall

Jesse is a very fun and imaginative GM. While playing in his game I was introduced to a world of his creation that was full of detailed mythos and curiosity. He had generated some fun and interesting mechanics to add to the game that tied directly to the world which increased my immersion into it. I would definitely recommend joining one of his games.

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GM Manny

GM Jesse is just a great GM. I have played many many games with Jesse and he always brings his best to his adventures. Very very creative, actively listens, quick on his feet, and serves a super blend of his own worldbuilding ideas and adopted ideas from players. He's also a good all around person. Fun. Respectful. Inclusive. Well respected in the community. Highly recommend Jesse for a fun and memorable ttrpg gaming experience.

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