Josh Lindquist (he/him)
5.0
(13)
3 years on StartPlaying
24 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
About me
I'm a Writer, Actor, and Game Master who loves giving my players a fantastic and fun experience with every session! I love curating roleplaying games to what the group wants! When I'm not working or running games, I'm hanging out with my 3 cats; Haru, Amos, and Cassian! :)
GM Style
I am a very flexible DM who thrives on improv and curating the experience to my player's playstyles.
Games played
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Josh Lindquist's Games
Game Master Reviews (13)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
World Builder
Storytelling
I absolutely love how Josh runs the game! He's not afraid to test the waters and mess with the players, but never in a bullying or oppressive way. He seems to prefer theater of the mind over rigid miniatures and prepared adventures (which leaves so much to the imagination)! Moreover, if you want to do something and it doesn't necessarily work that way mechanically - with a reasonable discussion he's usually pretty flexible (although obvious game-breaking or Min-maxxing would likely be resisted or downright denied!) Effectively, if you find yourself constantly limited creatively with engaging in the story and designing a character who worked mechanically how you imagined them then Josh is a GM who, if coordinated with and those alterations approved, is more than likely to work with you to let that Rule of Cool not punish the player!
I've been playing in a Walking Dead campaign run by Josh for nearly five months now, and I am having an absolute blast. I find myself ending each session and counting down the days until our next one. Our party often splits up, and he does a great job bouncing between active situations, providing enough dedicated time to each player, but making sure not to disregard the others for too long. His ability to juggle multiple storylines at once is spectacular. If you're looking to try The Walking Dead Universe RPG, I can't recommend Josh enough. If you're not, give a different active campaign of his a go!
If you’ve ever wanted to try a tabletop RPG but felt nervous or unsure—stop waiting and join one of Josh’s games! Josh is, hands down, an incredible DM. His storytelling is immersive, his characters feel real, and he creates a world that pulls you in from the very first session. This was my first real tabletop experience, and I couldn't have asked for a better introduction. He’s patient with beginners, explains things clearly, and never makes you feel like you’re out of place or behind. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or rolling your first d20, Josh makes the game feel magical, exciting, and genuinely fun. If you’re on the fence—take the leap. Josh’s games are absolutely worth it, and you’ll walk away with great memories, new friends, and maybe even a new obsession.
I've been playing with Josh in multiple campaigns for about 2 years now and I could not be more thrilled to have found such a quality DM! I have had some really great moments with friends thanks to his narrative ability. He is always one to 'yes, and' or 'no, but' instead of just shut things down. Do yourself a favor and join his table! Josh allows for so much creativity (collaborative or independent), he provides a safe and inclusive space for people to play, and he knows the rules well (including the most important rule of all, the rule of cool)!
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