DM Neal (he/him)
5.0
(5)
2 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Voices
About me
I started my ttrpg journey with 2nd edition D&D as a player running through the The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh. Years later I got behind the DM screen for the first time, and have never looked back! I am the forever DM of my table, and always looking to better my skills through any means I can. Playing in as many different games as I can, running as many games I can manage, and running for other people are the best ways I have found to become better. I also host a DM advice podcast called the Dungeon Master's Block and this has by far and away helped me learn and grow as a DM by talking to amazing people in the ttrpg community. I can't wait to continue to grow, and create amazing game experiences with people here at Start Playing.
GM Style
My GM style is do to whatever it takes to ensure that everyone at the table has as much fun as possible each session. Be that a game full of jokes, hijinks, and everything hilarious or a session wrought with tension, battle, and things that go bump in the night. Every group has a story to tell and as a GM it is my role to help that story see the light of day or the dead of night! If given the chance to stick to the rules, or do something cool because it will be more fun, then I will pick fun 100 times out of 100.
Games played
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Voices
TR
Having had the privilege of being a player in Neal's games for years I can say he is one of the best. He encourages creativity and is ready to roll with the punches! I have seen him DM for many new players my self included and he is always patient and supportive of theirs ideas. Finally, I have never felt any judgment or at any time felt uncomfortable in his games. Everyone has a chance to share concerns and appreciation alike! 10 years I have played with Neal and every time has been a good time!
Zythandra
I recently attended an event to play 3-days of D&D with a professional GM and felt like I hit the jackpot with Neal (Joatmaniac). Half of us at the table knew each other before the game, and half we met at the session. Joatmaniac quickly helped us all to bond together to deal with his story obstacles. He was fun and creative, and responsive to the different ways the players wanted to engage the story. He has a love for the game and a depth of experience that I'm sure helped him when we threw a few curveballs his way (as we players often do). He clarified and enforced rules, but didn't let them get in the way of the story unnecessarily. He was an excellent story-teller and facilitated everyone having fun in ways that were special for our characters. Totally recommend Joatmaniac!
Robert
He knows the rules he also lets you have fun very nice guy 11 out of 10
Pedro
Very kind and helpful and also hilarious
paloma herrera
He allows players to have fun and have autonomy as to what they are able to do.
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