José (FawkesGM) (n/a)
5.0
(6)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
4 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I’ve been playing and running tabletop RPGs for over 25 years, ever since I cracked open Vampire: The Masquerade with my brother — and I’ve never stopped since. I’ve GM’d everything from homebrew zombie apocalypse stories to cosmic horror in Call of Cthulhu, high-flying heroics in Mutants & Masterminds, and of course, a whole lot of Dungeons & Dragons. While I started with 4e, it was 5e that truly hooked me, and I’ve been running deep, character-driven campaigns in it ever since. My long-time players describe my games as: - Roleplay-heavy - Challenging in all the right ways - Full of meaningful choices, tough encounters, and memorable NPCs I specialize in teaching new players — I love introducing people to this hobby and creating a table where everyone feels welcome, supported, and immersed in the story. I’m currently running official D&D 5e adventures, but I always bring a homebrew twist to make the world feel alive and reactive. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned player who wants something with more depth and challenge, I’d love to help you step into your next great adventure. Let’s build something unforgettable — together. 🎭 "I'll see you in the theater of the mind."
GM Style
My games focus on creating a world that feels alive, reactive, and full of consequence. Player choices shape the story in meaningful ways — whether through diplomacy, combat, or clever problem-solving. I aim to strike a balance between deep roleplay, tense encounters, and smart decision-making. I love giving players freedom, but with that freedom comes real stakes. If you charge in without thinking, the world will push back — but if you take the time to understand it, you'll be rewarded with a richer story and more impactful moments. I guide new players patiently, explain rules as we go, and create a safe, collaborative environment where everyone has a chance to shine. Whether you're here to act out your character’s inner struggles or tactically outmaneuver a deadly enemy, I’ve got you covered.
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Game Master Reviews (6)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Sets the Mood
Gabriel Smith
New review
Played 1 sessions
Jose is absolutely fantastic - patient with new learners, experienced and knowledgeable. He'll make a fantastic GM for you.
Rhakin
I've had a lot of fun playing and learning along the way. He helped me to create my first character and start the campaign. I also apretiate all the freedom we got to explore and resolve the game He also speaks spanish :D
Mary Selva Cuiñas Diaz
Jose introduced me to TTRPGs, and thanks to him, I've fallen in love with these kind of games. He is an incredibly patient and kind GM. I played Descent into Avernus with him as a GM, and it was an awesome campaign. I had so much fun with the group and appreciated how he tailored the story to fit our characters. As a beginner in TTRPGs and a girl, I felt really comfortable; his tables are a safe space. Highly recommended, 100%!
Jesus Lugo
Interesting and fun sessions with a wide margin in which players can use their creativity in different ways to solve objectives. Very promising future with great potential as GM.
Juan Cedeño
He was my first Master 15 years ago more or less and i am still playing whit him. He is one of the beast Master i have ever met.
Shemi
Been playing with Jose for most of my life, one of the best masters in the craft. 10/10 Recommended.
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