GM Ray Nagle (he/him)
5.0
(59)
4 years on StartPlaying
148 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
About me
Hello there! I'm a father of two boys, a husband that my amazing wife puts up with (does anyone really want to have a 2+ hour conversation about one specific performance art bit?) and a former elementary educator. I've been playing and running TTRPG's and LARPS for over 40 years and I certainly know this- If you want an action oriented game, heavy on character and sprinkled with absurdist moments, I am absolutely the right GM for you! I want my games to play like really rad TV shows. New players are great. Old players are great. Middle-aged players are expected. I don't believe that babies have the skill set to RP, but they sure are cute. Game on!
GM Style
Action oriented games with a focus on the exciting bits of the story. Definitely an improv style where I follow the players to the things that they are interested in. A lot of laughter and cheering at my table. Very experienced with a bunch of different story/indie games.
Games played
Game Master Reviews (59)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Knows the Rules
Ray was great and fairly regularly checked in to make sure things were running smoothly or to see if anything needed adjusting. Very attentive to the needs of the group and pleasant to interact with outside of game sessions as well. Was willing to dive into a system he hadn't run before to give us a chance to try it out.
Ray is great! We’ve just started a Blades in the Dark campaign (2 sessions complete) and I can confirm he is a professional game master. He knows the setting and rules thoroughly and teaches them at a good pace! He is not stopping to check the book and interrupt the game flow like your friend does when they GM. He keeps things moving and interesting. As far as I can tell he follows most, if not all, of the GM best practices in the BitD book. Highly recommend giving him a shot if you’re looking for a GM, especially for BitD.
Ray is an excellent GM. While familiar with D&D, I came into playing a Blades in the Dark system game (Scum and Villainy) with zero experience. Ray is patient and enthusiastic, demonstrating an extensive knowledge of the game with professional guidance. He is quick with constructive feedback and examples, genuinely concerned with improving the player's play and experience.
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