JW (he/him)
4.9
(14)
2 years on StartPlaying
54 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
About me
I first stepped into the GM role with the Holmes edition of Basic Dungeons & Dragons back in 1980. While I didn’t dive into gaming heavily until after college in the early '90s, it’s been an on-again, off-again passion ever since. Now that we're empty nesters, it's become a steady and deeply rewarding hobby once again.
GM Style
I run games with a loose, organic flow where players shape the story just as much as any plot point I’ve prepared. I love weaving character backstories into the current arc — those personal threads become part of the greater tapestry. My sessions are fun, engaging, and sprinkled with humor, whether we’re bantering in a tavern or facing down something that shouldn't exist. I treat the game like a conversation — dynamic, collaborative, and never on rails — where every choice has the potential to ripple across the world. Come ready to laugh, feel, and leave a mark.
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JW's Games
![Defy the Lady of Ravenloft! | She Is The Ancient [Levels 1-12] [🏳️🌈 and ♾ welcome]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspg-images.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com%2F2b3ab034-9296-4d20-b291-64ce5f9137f6&w=3840&q=75)
![Cyberpunk: [LGBTQ+ friendly] From the Atlantis to Afterlife](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspg-images.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com%2F16204810-cdff-468b-be6c-a6f7cc71dbf9&w=3840&q=75)
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