Jordan (Jay)

he/him

5.0

(5)

Timezone

America/toronto

Language

English

Identity

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About Jordan (Jay)

Hello! My name is Jordan (though I often go by Jay) and I am a 35 year old male (he/him) from Ontario Canada. I have been an avid gamer all of my life, and was first introduced to D&D around the age of 10 by some friends in my home town. It wasn't long before I became a Dungeon Master myself, running games of my own. Since then my love for D&D, and soon other TTRPG's, continued to grow. While I love being a player in these games, I have always found myself most comfortable in the GM seat where I have the privilege and opportunity to entertain incredible people. I look forward to playing with you!

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Knows the Rules

$20 per session

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I got started GMing...

At a very young age in my small hometown. A friend of a friend would visit from the city, bringing with them their D&D gear, and I fell in love. Unable to acquire such things myself as a kid in a small town, I started by developing my own systems to replicate the experience with friends!

I started running games because...

I have always been absolutely enamored by all things fictional. I have a strong preference for fantasy, but enjoy virtually all genres of fiction. I was always the kid "running" games of make-believe when I was young, and once I learned of the existence of TTRPGs, it was a match made in heaven.

My favorite books are

Most books in the fantasy genre. Almost everything by Brandon Sanderson (Stormlight Archive, Mistborn), Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows, Patrick Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicles (please finish it). Outside fantasy, I like books with gritty sci-fi, like David Wong's John Dies at the End.

How Jordan (Jay) runs games

When it comes to GMing, I believe myself to be a mixed bag. I aim to equally explore the "three pillars" of TTRPG's (roleplay, combat, and exploration), however my love for these games revolves around the incredible stories that we can build together. In my games I strive to weave a compelling story that heavily involves the characters and their stories, doing my utmost to intertwine them into the world and narrative of the campaign. I enjoy creating and running complex NPCs with powerful motivations and goals in an effort to create dynamic worlds for my players to interact with and/or struggle against. When it comes to the crunchier side of TTRPGs, such as combat and certain forms of exploration, I aim to keep things streamlined and fast paced while giving my players ample opportunities to utilize their character's abilities and features. My aim in every game is to give each player and their characters moments to shine in the spotlight, while also providing a compelling challenge and interesting world to interact with. I am always open and available to conversing with my players, be it about their characters, the campaign, providing feedback, or anything else.

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I deal with rules issues by...

Typically, discussing it out of game. If a rule discrepancy can be quickly and definitively looked up, we'll do so in the moment. If it can't, or it's ambiguous, I will then rule how I believe it should work, and get to the bottom of it with the player/party after the session.

Rules are...

Important! As a Friend once said, "rules help control the fun!" I mostly agree with this; after all, rules are what separate TTRPG's from just simply roleplaying. Rules are the "game" part. That said, in my opinion, rulings are more important than rules. Consistancy is important, but fun's the goal!

When it comes to voices

I'm no great voice actor, but I love to do them! Using voices, mannerisms, inflections, etc. really helps me to get in character, which (hopefully) enhances the experience of playing at my table. Don't expect professional quality voice work from me, but do expect me to subject you to my attempts!

Jordan (Jay)'s ideal table

Pinning down a single ideal table is difficult; groups come as varied as the games we play, after all! However, I look for players who are able to immerse themselves in the worlds they play in, who are willing to go out on a limb investing themselves in their characters and the setting without the fear of looking silly. I put a strong focus on the narrative in my campaigns, so the need to be able to take the game (at least somewhat) seriously is a must. Above all else, I expect those who "sit" at my table to be respectful of me, their fellow players, and themselves.

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I am for a vibe that's...

Fun, but serious. I tend to run horror campaigns and campaigns with interesting characters and political intrigue for this reason; I find such genres and topics to really help people invest themselves in the world. Of course, it's impossible to get through a game of D&D without a couple dozen jokes!

I love it when a player

Invests themselves, and their character, in the worlds we play in. Learning some of the lore of the world and using that to properly incorporate your character in fun and dynamic ways can lead to incredible roleplay moments, and give me the building blocks I need to make a truly epic campaign!

My table is not the place for...

Anyone who is looking to be disrespectful towards others. TTRPGs should be as inclusive a space as possible. Roleplaying can be an extraordinarily vulnerable thing, and I have no tolerance for those who would mock or dismiss others for getting in character (or anything else, for that matter).