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Ian C.K.

Ian C.K. (he/him)

5.0

(9)

Cosplayer
Teacher/Educator

2 years on StartPlaying

76 games hosted

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Creativity, Storytelling

About me

Hello Adventurers! I'm excited to run your next escapade! I have been playing and running D&D games for the better part of 7 years. I have a passion for the game and the lore. And I would love to share that with both new players and experienced ones. Premade content, custom worlds, one-shots and long form campaigns. I admire the collaborative and creative experience that a game like D&D brings to the table. If you want to have fun and maybe learn something new, I look forward to seeing you!

GM Style

I love all aspects of the game and enjoy cultivating a full game experience for all my players. I want everybody to have fun, so I like to make sure we know the boundaries of what is ok and what isn't beforehand. I do my best to cultivate the kind of game my players want. Most parties end up having a mix so I create situations to have all the party members get a piece of what they want and are able to shine as individuals!

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Game Master Reviews (9)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Knows the Rules

Creativity

Storytelling

Robert avatar

Robert

Played 53 sessions

Ian is my second GM ever, and he has been amazing. He has great story telling but knows when to continue the story, as well as letting the players delve into their creativity. 10/10 for sure!

Michael  avatar

Michael

Played 34 sessions

It was Fun and GM managed things well.

Samuel avatar

Samuel

Played 4 sessions

Ian is a great GM you can tell he really knows his stuff and you get a sense that he’s in his element. He does a really good job of setting the mood and making everyone feel seen.

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Joe

Ian and I learned to play together and I've had the pleasure of joining him on at least half a dozen campaigns. He has an encyclopedic understanding of the RAW, and the finesse to bend them when best story demands it. He has a real penchant for interweaving the player characters' stories into the core narrative and encouraging the players to feel a sense of ownership and engagement. Couldn't think of a more patient GM for new players, but I'm sure he's raring to sink his teeth into some high level hijinks.

Tommy avatar

Tommy

I played in a custom world that Ian built and the depth of the world building was amazing. He had an answer for everything and was open to new ideas to put into the world. His knowledge of the game is great because it makes you feel comfortable and able to ask questions without feeling silly. He is a great teacher of the game.

Justin Wisniewski avatar

Justin Wisniewski

I wish I could select more than 3 descriptive tags for Ian. A very conscientious GM who takes the time to craft a great story and provide an empowering and exciting experience. It is instantly evident how much time Ian takes to build his game, and the level of detail is astounding. If you love playing in a world that feels real, experiencing true laughter, and holding your breath in eager suspense, I’d recommend him highly. Ian is a great GM for experienced players, but new players will especially benefit from his patience and knowledge of 5e. You will truly learn and understand the game under his wing, and you will leave his campaign teeming with excitement and eagerness to get right back to the table and play again. Couldn’t recommend him more!

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