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Iccarus

Iccarus (he/him)

5.0

(5)

LGBTQ+
Queer

2 years on StartPlaying

20 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity

About me

Greetings! My name is Iccarus! I am a 30 something cat dad of three who really, really loves TTRPGs. I have been playing for the better part of a decade, with the past few years focused as a GM!

GM Style

As a GM, I really strive to be as immersive as possible. I incorporate ambient sound and music in addition to descriptors I prime each and every setting with in hopes of creating a world in which you truly feel you are your character; whether it is throwing that fireball or stealthing behind a wall in hopes to remain hidden! I would love to say I am amazing at voices - but that would be disingenuous - I am decent at best, however, I would say my bread and butter is painting a world in which the player character you've created can truly shine, in a way that reminds us of what we are seeking when playing TTRPGs in the first place!

Game Master Reviews (5)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Creativity

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Misha

Played 8 sessions

Iccarus is a great DM who makes everyone feel included and special! He keeps the pace well and the story never feels slow. I have thoroughly enjoyed his game!

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Lord

Super knowledgeable, creative, thinks and adapts the story on the spot in a seamless manner. Flexible and helpful to beginners like me! Very efficient at keeping in character even if a player strays away from the situation or accidentally misinterprets a rule, and very good at coaching. Works voices for multiple characters which adds depth to story telling. I can be a goofy player and throw a few curve balls, which Iccarus embraces, develops, and fleshes out. Homebrewed a two year campaign for us and we loved every minute!! Had great visuals, pieces, created an immersible experience and really built up the world and the story. Also did a few one shot campaigns together and Iccarus was super engaged and preparation and dedication to each session was exemplified in each game play. Keeps up a good pace with each session. Last but not least, makes us all feel really comfortable in trying new things, and we always have a blast!!

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Laurel

Iccarus creates a full and complete world with a wealth of beautiful maps. His world is fleshed out with incredible characters to interact with. AND! He allows for creative, and sometimes down right weird problem solving.

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Colleen

Our game was great cause we adopted a construct as our and got to see him restored to his body while also being a rallying point for the team

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Ryan

Coleman is a great GM for all types of players! If you're new, he'll help guide you along your character creation process step by step, help you understand how to roleplay your character, willing to answer any questions or concerns about the game, and overall really helps motivate and keep your interested with your character. If you're familiar with TTRPGs but not necessarily an experienced player, Coleman will really make you think what are your characters motivations are, what are their morals, how would their morals change if X were to happen, and overall really making you feel more connected with your character. If you're been around the block with TTRPGs you'll enjoy Coleman's ability to really paint a scene with just a few words. You'll feel engrossed with your character and the world around them. You'll also enjoy having to think on your toes, Coleman loves to make you think hard about your actions, and the potential consequences of those actions. Overall, Coleman really makes everyone feel included. He loves to GM for the queer community and give us the joy and satisfaction of creating and roleplay queer characters.

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