Jakey (he/they)
5.0
(18)
2 years on StartPlaying
344 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Inclusive
About me
Hail and Well met! As a player for more than a decade and a GM for 7 years, my passion for Dungeons and Dragons has been channeled through various aspects of my life – as an artist, I created many comics around the game and the characters I love (I’m the Boblin the Goblin comics guy! Hello!) and I have been lucky enough to work with people to provide voicework to enhance their games. I’ve been part of streamed games through the Red Wagon Inn series, Nightmares of the Midnight Vale, Forgotten Realms Podcast and brought my own style to the screen with my Monster of the Week series VHS: Visceral Horror Stories. I love telling stories with people, and I’m excited to bring people to the table to start telling a new one!
GM Style
As a Games Master, I am dedicated to providing players with a safe, engaging and immersive experience. One of the ways I achieve this is by introducing new elements into combat – flavour to inspire the players into new ways of using their actions that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. But combat is only one aspect of the game. I also pride myself on my voice acting abilities, which allows me to bring NPCs to life and create a more immersive world for players to explore, and my cinematic-style of storytelling – using various viewpoints to give the players a more complete and immersive picture of the world around them. Ensuring player safety is a top priority for me. To that end, I employ a variety of safety tools, including Stars and Wishes, breaks, and safety checklists, so that I can create a welcoming and inclusive gaming experience that prioritizes player safety and well-being. However, my ultimate goal is to help players tell the story of their character. I believe that tabletop RPGs are a collaborative narrative experience, and as such, I strive to create an environment where players can explore their characters' motivations, desires, and goals and really immerse themselves into their characters, whilst making sure that the whole story is enjoyable for everyone. Whether it's through inventive combat encounters or expertly crafted NPCs, my style as a Games Master always keeps the focus on the players and their story.
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Game Master Reviews (18)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Voices
Inclusive
Drew
New review
Let me tell you the kind of DM you will get in Jakey. They are one of (if not) the best DM I have ever had the pleasure of getting to play along side of. They are a true titan of improvisation and it shows in every aspect of their world. They are a phenomenal voice actor who gives life to characters in ways that will make you hysterically laugh and full on weep at the table. The love they put into their world is incredible. I originally was going to make this a funny silly little review, but honestly, I'll use this to gas up this amazing DM. I have never felt safer at any other table in my entire career with ttrpg's, Jakey truly cares about each and every player and their characters. incorporating backstories and lore to fit the world specifically for you. Jakey has an incredible talent of having the perfect music for any moment, from triumphant wins to miserable defeats. I cant simply give a review to this incredible human being. They are a true master at their craft and I would recommend this DM to anyone and everyone!
Ryan "Rybonator" Brainard
One of my favorite DMs AND player. If he's not absolutely killing it with voices, he's making you laugh, cry, or something in between. Jakey always checks in to make sure you're doing ok, but it never slows the game down. 5/5 would rate higher if I could.
Kendall Leighton
Jakey is the best game master I have ever had the pleasure of playing Dungeons and Dragons with. He truly brings each world and campaign to life with incredible storytelling, worldbuilding, voices, sound effects and music. He goes the extra mile to craft rich, engaging adventures while ensuring every player feels comfortable, included, and part of the story. He keeps the game fun and collaborative and keeps his players experience as a top priority always. I think Jakey is an excellent Game Master whether you are a new or experienced player.
Simon Nahachewsky
Jakey has been a good friend for a long time, so when we started playing D&D I was excited. Then we played and I was absolutely blown away! You are lucky if you have this guy at your table, and doubly so if he is DM!
Josh Hrushka
They are a very good storyteller! they do great voices which help keep npcs feeling colourful and alive! 10/10 recommend
Brady Campbell
He is a great dm that I couldn’t recommend high enough. From unique voices to the attention of detail of each game characters and our own he creates an engaging story that makes our characters a part of the adventure and not just inserted into an existing one. His sessions are the highlight of every week, and even though we are just beginning I can’t wait to keep playing for years to come.
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