Justin (he/him)
5.0
(22)
2 years on StartPlaying
330 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Knows the Rules
About me
I started as a Dungeon Master online at the beginning of 2020. I know my tools inside and out, and I know how to create a tabletop experience online because it is the medium I started in. I take advantage of the technology whenever I can to enhance everyone's experience by automating the tedious parts of the game so more focus can be put on aspects of the game you love. I use a combination of D&D Beyond, FoundryVTT and Discord to run my games. I am looking forward to meeting you! Please message me if you have any questions! You can support me further here: https://ko-fi.com/justinlan
GM Style
I run hombrew campaigns that are entirely unique due to being closely tied to the characters and backstories of the party. I aim to create satisfying and engaging roleplaying scenes, stories, and combats. I put an emphasis on character agency and choice, and I make my players' choices matter. I know the rules of the D&D 5e system well, and this allows me to know when I can bend the rules to make for a better experience. I tend to run sessions that are a combination of character driven story, social encounters, and dynamic combat. My form of exploration generally manifests as lore and travel. The exact makeup of your game is more determined by the party than by me. I am generally open when it comes to all published material and unearthed arcana; when it comes to homebrew or third-party resources all I ask is that you run it by me first. When we start the campaign I will be able to give you access to all of the content I currently have on D&D Beyond. This includes almost all of the official books, third-party content, and my own homebrew.
Games played
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (22)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
World Builder
Knows the Rules
Luke
Played 56 sessions
Great DM! Makes fun combat and great story! Allows players to become overpowered but still give hard challenging combats!
Joel
Played 83 sessions
Justin is great at creating a world that the players can navigate and enjoy. He knows the rules and knows when to bend them to increase the fun. His world and NPCs are detailed and interesting. He is very experienced with Forge & Discord, and his set up is impressive. Justin is a great DM.
Jeff
Played 31 sessions
Justin is an exceptional Dungeon Master with a brilliant talent for world-building and an impressive command of the rules. His guidance has been invaluable in helping me re-enter the world of D&D, making the transition smooth and enjoyable. Thanks to Justin, I quickly became comfortable interacting and playing with others. I can’t recommend him highly enough!
chris
Played 5 sessions
Good Man if ya want your money's worth give him a shot
Goldsmith
Played 7 sessions
I really enjoy the DM's play style. The game is well prepared and the narrative is complex, interesting and well crafted. Strong recommend for all players.
Christian
Played 111 sessions
Justin is a Wonderful DM, he's very patient and helpful, very inclusive to everyone, and brings lots of fun. And not only him but the community he's made as well are definitely worth it!
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