Josh the GM (he/him)
5.0
(43)
4 years on StartPlaying
128 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Teacher
About me
Hi everyone! My name is Josh, and I've been running games for decades, thinking about games for decades, talking about games for decades, and writing about games for decades. I love just about any science fiction and fantasy setting, and especially love players who get deeply invested in their role play. Here's a short list of what we can do when we play together: ✔️ Big, plot driven stories ✔️ Small, character driven slices of life ✔️ Mix and match game mechanics to provide unique experiences during a campaign ✔️ Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fantasy ✔️ Curated music, art, and original story lines ✔️ Ridiculous voice acting Above all, I will make sure that YOU have the most fun and rewarding experience possible. Currently, I'm a friend on the podcast Gaming with Gage and Friends, former host of the Sandbox Between Stoplights podcast. I've helped develop multiple RPGs, settings, and campaigns. I have helped organize and put on gaming conventions, and I've been professional GMing for about 6 years. I also wrote a setting book: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/462282
GM Style
I am a roleplay focused GM who has a deep love for moving stories, dynamic characters, and impactful decisions. I love crunchy systems with lots of tactics, one-page rpgs with basically no rules, and everything in between. I often enjoy putting your characters into positions where there is no "Good" or "Right" choice. A system book is more like a guideline for me, than actual rules. I am always on the player's side, and I often ask questions like "What is your character feeling or thinking in this moment?" For me, the story is always about you and the party.
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Game Master Reviews (43)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Teacher
Nathan I.
Played 5 sessions
Josh is a truly excellent GM. He is incredibly responsive and creative with any challenge, and puts together top-tier adventures and scenes for you to play through. His game felt well-paced, lively, and teeming with suspense at every corner. Highly recommend you play with him if you get the chance!
Erik
Josh is an excellent GM! He's super patient with new players and those new to the VTT experience.
Austin
Josh is a pleasure to play with. Their storytelling and collection of intricate maps help to provide a pleasurable experience. I’d definitely play in another game of theirs.
Brent
Played 39 sessions
Josh is a great GM. He brings a high level of professionalism and energy to every session, and excels at balancing world-building, inhabiting his NPCs, and collaborating with the players to make sure everyone has a good time developing and experiencing the ongoing story of the campaign.
obrian bailey
Played 33 sessions
makes the story interesting and creative
Daniel McGillis
Played 27 sessions
One of the best games I have been in. His games have complex storylines and good foreshadowing with plenty of breadcrumbs to follow. His story is engaging and enjoyable. Always working to include everybody in the group so everybody feels directly involved in the story. As a DM and GM myself with several game systems under my belt, I have learned a lot by playing in his game. He involves homemade settings with visuals and music, which helps with the immersion. The danger level is enough to keep us from being stupid, and keep us on our toes, not so much as to be insurmountable. His game has a lot of real depth.
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