Jane Raw (he/him)
4.9
(23)
3 years on StartPlaying
195 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Visual Aid
About me
Wondering if I was the DM you're looking for? Check out my introduction here: https://youtu.be/pedADHSsWHg Greetings! I'm a guy from the Scandinavian country known as Finland. I was born in 1995 and I have been into fantasy stories, movies and (video)games for all my life. In 2020 I discovered D&D. A friend of mine told me to look into it saying that I would possibly like the game and DMing. Little did I know that it would become my absolute passion. I started DMing games for my wife, parents and my friends. We started first with face-to-face sessions but nowadays I run my games almost exclusively online. As a DM I do my best to follow rules as written (RAW) but I am a big fan of the rule of cool. When a player wants to do something creative I do my best to allow it within the boundaries given by the rules. I never want to shut my players down and I never try to play against my players. I see D&D as this amazing opportunity to tell epic fantasy stories together. The goal is to have a good time and to be excited about the next session. I love roleplaying and it is an important part of the longer campaigns. I hope you can do your best by letting yourself loose in the sense of roleplaying at my table without feeling awkward. My table is the table of roleplayers. And even if English is not your first language you can rest at ease; it's not mine either but the thing that matters is the story that we create together. I am hoping to find players who enjoy my style of DMing to the point that we get together week after week to enjoy and have a great time. I hope to find players who go beyond just being "customers" but more like buddies. This should not be just a way to get your weekly fix of D&D but a group of friends who you enjoy spending time with. I also want to say that my table is a safe escape from the real world. This means that we leave all the heavy real-life topics outside the table and concentrate on enjoying the game. I am not selective when it comes to the people I play with and neither should my players be. Welcome to my table! Please, if something is bothering you, you can always contact me and I'll do my best to solve the problem.
GM Style
I run my game with the idea of easy English, so even if English is not your first language, it is okay. As a GM I am a storyteller and an actor more than anything else. For me roleplaying is playing a role. To me that means (voice) acting and really giving all that I got to make the experience immersive without holding back. Also worth to mention, I want to reward my players for creative thinking and let them try all the ideas. There are no winners in this game and I absolutely don't like to play against my players. I am all about epic stories and having good time.
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Game Master Reviews (23)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Visual Aid
Niko Timonen
The GM does a great job balancing story, combat, and player choices. Everything was well-prepared but also flexible when we went off the rails (which happened a lot), and he always found a way to keep things moving without shutting down our ideas. The world felt thought-out and alive, and the NPCs were actually interesting to talk to — not just quest givers. Combat was challenging without being overwhelming, and there were always something cool or unexpected around the corner Thank you Jane! :)
David Sherman
i have played D and D for 10 plus years and i think this is one of the best DM's I've had. He managed to keep a good pace for the campaign and encouraged character development for the Players and NPC. The enemy combat patterns he tries to attack while keeping the mob INT score in mind. It was fun, I would play with them again.
David
Played 23 sessions
Have been a part of one of Jane's ongoing adventures, joining later on in the story. They worked with me to create a logical and engaging entry point for my PC, taking my input into account for backstory and character to create the best option. Each session has been entertaining, with well realized locales, well-acted and fleshed-out NPCs, and a robust tabletop system that allows the game to flow well. Jane does an excellent job in allowing his players to inhabit their characters and roleplay their actions, and has been consistently helpful and reliable when the players are learning new mechanics. Looking forward to more sessions, and continuing the adventure with Jane!
Orlando Parodi
Played 3 sessions
Jane Raw is an awesome DM. Excellent storytelling, awesome visual aids that immerse you, and great music as well. He has a good pace for story telling, allows for RP, and combat is really fun. I cannot say enough good things about him. Definitely give him a shot
Nya
Played 5 sessions
Jane is an excellent storyteller and GM he makes the game fun and immersive. He works with you to bring your character into the story even when you're joining late. 11/10
Connor
Played 34 sessions
it was a new campaign for me and i felt very included and catered to!
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