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JW

JW (he/him)

4.9

(13)

2 years on StartPlaying

43 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling

About me

I started GMing with my very first role-playing game (the Holmes edition of Basic Dungeons & Dragons), way back around 1980. I didn't start gaming heavily, however, until after college around 1990. Since then it's been an on-again, off-again thing. Now that we're empty nesters it's been a fairly constant hobby!

GM Style

I really enjoy working with the players to create a collaborative experience. My view is that this is "our" story, rather than "my" story. Play sessions often grow organically based on the player's actions. Most often with a good deal of humor. Guy Ritchie is my hero.

Game Master Reviews (13)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Sets the Mood

Storytelling

Sydney  avatar

Sydney

New review

Played 11 sessions

JW is always prepared and spins an exciting game.

Alex avatar

Alex

Played 3 sessions

JW is a really good GM. I wish i hadn't had to drop out of the game however life gets in the way.

Cameron avatar

Cameron

Played 3 sessions

Jeff puts a ton of effort into his games and his very knowledgeable about VTTs and OSR games!

Bob avatar

Bob

Played 36 sessions

He is a great GM and master of storytelling. The sessions are exciting and risk filled, death is always a possibility. It makes surviving a session that much more rewarding. His games are a go-to choice for me.

Alex avatar

Alex

Played 18 sessions

Jeff's dedication to B/X D&D is evident from the moment you sit at his table. He’s authentic to the original spirit of the game, and always delivers a fun session through the modern marvels of FoundryVTT and Discord.

Chris avatar

Chris

Played 6 sessions

Jeff is a good DM and very helpful at the table.

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