Merp

he/him

5.0

(21)

TOP GM

Timezone

America/vancouver

Language

English

Identity

Streamer

LGBTQ+

Neurodivergent

Cosplayer

Voice Actor

About Merp

I’m Merp, the Game Master behind MythCarvers. I specialize in long-form, character-driven Dungeons & Dragons campaigns set in Exandria. After hosting more than 100 games through StartPlaying, the part I still love most is watching a player’s character become an inseparable part of the world and a story the entire table cares about. My tables are welcoming, inclusive, and friendly to both experienced players and people still learning the game. Expect meaningful choices, recurring characters, evolving relationships, mysteries, laughter, and personal storylines built around your character. You don’t need to know Critical Role or Exandrian lore—I’ll provide everything you need. Session 0 is always free, and one-shot adventures are available by request.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

168 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

$25 per session

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Top Game Master

One of StartPlaying's top-rated GMs, a player favorite and highly recommended.

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I became a GM because

I wanted to give my best friend—a forever GM—the chance to play alongside his wife. I fell in love with creating unexpected friendships, terrible decisions, heroic sacrifices, and the moments when characters discover who they really are.

My favorite books are

The Dragonriders of Pern, The Wheel of Time, The Lord of the Rings, the Cosmere, and the Ender series. I’m drawn to stories about complicated heroes, enormous worlds, deep history, found family, and ordinary people growing into something legendary.

People are always surprised when I tell them

How much campaign continuity I track. I maintain recaps, character histories, unresolved story threads, NPC relationships, and the consequences of player decisions so that choices made months ago can return in meaningful ways.

How Merp runs games

I run player-driven stories in living worlds. I prepare situations, mysteries, NPC motivations, and consequences to create events and situations that require the players to decide how they must respond. These choices can alter relationships, redirect storylines, expose unexpected parts of the setting, and permanently change the world around you. Expect atmospheric music, combat maps, monster and NPC visuals, distinctive character voices, & session recaps. Roleplay and character development are the heart of my campaigns. Combat happens when it matters to the story and is designed to have meaningful stakes rather than simply filling time. I use the rules to keep the game consistent while rewarding creativity and dramatic ideas. You never need to perform an accent, speak only in character, or be an expert roleplayer. First-person and third-person roleplay are equally welcome.

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I prep by

Reviewing the previous session, each character’s current goals, unresolved threads, and what the players appear most excited about. Then I choose music, prepare voices and visuals, warm up with some karaoke, walk my dog Amy, acquire the necessary iced coffee, and get ready to improvise

My games focus on...

Character growth, collaborative storytelling, and a world that responds to player decisions. I provide mysteries and story hooks, but the players determine which threads matter and what the campaign ultimately becomes.

When it comes to voices

I use voices, accents, and changes in tone to give NPCs personality and make conversations easy to follow. Players are never expected to perform voices themselves. You’re equally welcome to roleplay in first person, third person, or a mixture of both.

Merp's ideal table

My ideal table is collaborative, story-focused, and generous with the spotlight. It’s for players who want their choices to matter, enjoy learning about the other characters, and are excited to help build a story together. We take emotional moments seriously, but we still laugh at ourselves, celebrate spectacular failures, and let the game become wonderfully chaotic. You’ll fit particularly well if you enjoy character growth, mysteries, evolving relationships, creative problem-solving, and long-form stories that remember what you’ve done. You don’t need acting experience, an elaborate character voice, or extensive setting knowledge. Bring curiosity, respect for the other players, and a willingness to engage with the world. Webcams are welcome but optional.

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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

Critical Role, character-focused campaigns, deep roleplay, found family, long-term character growth, fantasy mysteries, memorable NPCs, heroic adventures, and laughing together when the plan goes completely wrong.

I love it when a player

Engages with another character’s story, builds on someone else’s idea, or interacts with the world in a thoughtful and unexpected way. Some of my favorite campaign moments begin when a player becomes curious about something I never expected them to notice.

My table is not the place for...

Players primarily seeking competitive character optimization or combat without narrative context. Combat is an important part of my campaigns, but character choices, relationships, exploration, and collaborative storytelling receive equal or greater attention.