JustKyle (he/him)
5.0
(41)
4 years on StartPlaying
791 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
Been playing TTRPG's for over 13 years, 9 of those GM'ing and I've completed my fourth year doing full time GM work with StartPlaying! A lover of creating a enjoyable plot, and equally the random chaos that players can throw at me at a moments notice. I'm Scottish, so a heads up for a slight accent, all are welcome at the table, new or old, veteran or greenhorn, the dice don't care as long as they are rolled. I currently am also writing content for Daylight Publications and have done event work with Gehenna Gaming at PAX Unplugged 2024, PAX East 2025 and UK Games Expo 2025 For my Convention review feedback please check this spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16TFqdsg_tK5d3tpRvFtQZCFwzBKUzoae_wTWGE5j-4M/edit?gid=0#gid=0 I will be at GenCon 2025, and PAX Unplugged 2025 with them.
GM Style
The best way to describe my style would be with an initial statement, and then some context. I would describe my style as captivating yet chaotic. What I mean by this is, whilst I will have a campaign planned out, and set objectives that the party would like to achieve or need to do to help out NPC's, I am not one for the railroad. If you stop in a forest, and want to go hunting, I'll make it work. If you want to learn how to cook, I'll make it work. You want to ignore the brooding figure in the bar, and instead choose to talk to the halfling playing dice with some humans, the first question will be "how much do you want to bet with them?" I love watching, and listening to players becoming enamored and interested in the world around them, and I will never deny someone's curiosity. I like to add silly voices now and then, returning characters as NPCs in other campaigns with player permission and even the odd reference now and then. Narrative focus is very much my forte.
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Game Master Reviews (41)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
Thalia
Played 308 sessions
I'm a relatively new player, and Kyle has been absolutely amazing with helping me through things I'm still in the process of learning. He is great with characters and storytelling, finding ways to make your character's personal story be meaningful in the overall narrative and not like they're just a picture and set of stats. He fosters a safe and inclusive environment, and encourages players to be as chaotic and outside the box as they can without stepping on one another's toes/breaking anyone's personal boundaries.
Scott
Played 221 sessions
Kyle is simply the best GM I have ever played with. He is actively inclusive, making sure every every player gets their time to shine. He goes above and beyond to make the game fun and challenges players to strategize outside the box, ultimately to make them better players as a whole. This has been truly a life saver as a newer player myself. His character voices are phenomenal and he is always switching up the ambient music and maps to create a more immersive experience. He is happy to answer any and all questions, assist in character creation, and provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere. All in all, his sessions have had me from rolling laughter to holding back tears, an absolutely wonderful DM and person who I couldn't recommend more. 10/10
Korvalus
Played 183 sessions
Kyle has been a great storyteller, and a help to someone as new to D&D as me, He gives feed back, and seem to care a great deal about your adventure in the world. He has been a great help in learning the systems and lore in the world we are currently playing. And I look forward to every Sunday.
Jack
Played 103 sessions
Kyle is an awesome dude! Games are always fun and engaging. I find myself smiling even as my character is knocking on death's door. It's a shame that they don't let me click all of the tags to describe my Kyle. He's the man!
Shane
Played 98 sessions
Kyle is a very great Dm especially when you are just starting out he is very clear with his rulings and how things work and overall has really fun encounters and interactions.
Korban
Played 94 sessions
An absolutely amazing GM. Kyle crafts rich and dynamic worlds with amazing stories and npc's to fill it. Kyle is the perfect example of a GM who collaborates, and has a deep love and respect for all his players. I truly hope you give him a try, you wont be disappointed.
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