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Harley

Harley (he/him)

5.0

(7)

1 year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity

About me

Hello everyone, my name is Harley and I've been a hobbyist Game Master for almost ten years now! I'm hoping to extend my social circle and also turn my hobby into a career and I'm excited to get to GM for a new crowd! I'm comfortable running games in D&D 5e, Pathfinder 1e/2e, and Fantasy Flight's Warhammer 40K games.

GM Style

I like to have an even split between dungeon crawls with combat and good old fashioned roleplaying! Beyond that though, I think a good game session is one where everyone has a good time and leaves satisfied.

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Game Master Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Creativity

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Ti

Harley has been my DM/GM for a long time. He tells fantastic stories that are engaging and fun. He balances the silly and the serious in a way that I have rarely experienced and you really truly never know what's coming next. He empowers his players to take risks and make tough decisions, and then he makes sure that those choices truly matter. He builds a safe and inclusive table that anyone can sit at and enjoy and really feel like the hero of their own story.

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Cate Pemble

I've played at Harley's table for a few years now, using at least two or three different systems at this point. He's genuinely great as creating a story and a positive environment at the table, but also able to give pointers and help when needed (without it causing any embarassment or feeling like a big deal). That's a fairly important skill for a DM IMHO. Definately recommend his games to others, whether you're learning the ropes or just looking to explore a world with a solid DM leading the way.

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Robbie Palladino

Harley is the textbook definition of an incredible GM. In each game I have played with Harley GMing, I have been fully immersed in the stories that he tells; his ability to write compelling narratives while carefully making sure every player has a part in the adventure is first tier. As for the creation of the worlds, knowledge of the rules and world building aspects of DMing, Harley is second to none. The attention to detail when researching lore and environmental aspects of our games makes for a captivating picture that you can truly see when playing a game with Harley. I can not recommend Harley enough to run your game, every experience with him leading is a game you'll always remember!

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Timothy

Enjoyable dm who provided a fun and engaging campaign for our group.

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S. J. Warwick

Excellent at making sure everyone is involved and gets to have cool moments!

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98Clank98

Harley's style of GMing is a very engaging mix of collaborative storytelling while working within the limitations imposed by the system; games have rules for a reason, after all. He's very accepting and patient when players are new to a game system or setting, and able to answer most questions off the top of his head. He's also very good at recognising when certain elements of a system or story aren't working cohesively with the practical gameplay. He'll then make adjustments, and be very open about what he's changing and why in order to get player feedback and ensure the experience is enjoyable for everyone. Overall he's a great dude who just really wants to make sure people can have fun playing in these worlds he's so passionate about. You'll have a great time, I promise!

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