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Kaedhen B.

Kaedhen B. (he/him)

5.0

(16)

Podcaster
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3 years on StartPlaying

218 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher

About me

Like a lot of people, I started playing TTRPGs during the pandemic. I volunteered to GM a D&D 5e campaign for my friends and it turns out I love it! I did improv for two years in college so GMing allowed me to rediscover that passion. I love writing and game design so GMing has given me the perfect outlet to flex those creative muscles! It's always a pleasure (despite any plans) to share in the collaborative storytelling of TTRPGs and see how players take the game in directions you never could have guessed. It's a privilege to get to see new people open up in such a unique way while playing; you have to make yourself vulnerable to get the most out of this hobby and it's always an honor when people allow me to go on that journey with them. Let's game!

GM Style

I have a background in improv so it's always a good time for me to roleplay with a silly voice! Exploring those emergent character relationships and seeing which characters different groups get attached to is super fun! At the same time, I do love getting into the weeds with combat, so it's easy for me to lean into roleplay or combat depending on the preferences of different groups. I love researching, writing, and designing so I will probably spend way longer than I should have to prepare your adventures!

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Game Master Reviews (16)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Teacher

Slimmy avatar

Slimmy

Played 83 sessions

We just killed Strahd. Curse of Strahd was a one-year long experience of incredible intensity and fun. I've been playing D&D since 2011 and I can say that this was one of the most fun campaigns I've had. Kaedhen is honestly one of the best DMs I've ever had the pleasure of playing with, and this campaign, from start to finish, was simply awesome. Between his friendliness with beginners, his mastery of the rules of the game and his willingness to follow the shenanigans of crazy players with insane multi-layered plots, this was a blast from start to finish. Kaedhen cannot be recommanded hard enough.

Rin avatar

Rin

Played 58 sessions

Kaedhen is an excellent DM and a nice person. He ensures that all players are involved and provides a comfortable and safe environment. We recently finished The Curse of Strahd campaign, and I enjoyed every single session, starting from session zero to the finale. The story kept us engaged. Every player character got their development, and every NPC had their identity. The combats were well-balanced and exciting. The descriptions were detailed. And the plot twist at the end of the story was mindblowing! I've joined the new campaign, knowing I will have a great time.

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Kyle Lockhart

Played 39 sessions

Only a few sessions in (including session zero👍) and I can already tell this will be a fun experience. Kaedhen has invested time and money into running great games and it shows. Dynamic lighting, ambience, fantastic maps, all contribute to an immersive gaming experience. A very good place to start playing. Responsive to feedback and has a willingness to work with players to help curate the best experience for everyone at the table.

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Dave

Played 25 sessions

Pacing was good, play did a good job of including all players. Combat was descriptive. GM did a good job breathing life into NPCs.

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Tristan

Played 14 sessions

Kaedhen is a great GM. This is legitimately my first TTRPG game ever and i feel very much like one of the crew (I even got in late after the Session 0!). We have an amazing group, but Kaedhen brings it all together. Excellent voice work. Any time i've messaged or had any questions for Kaedhen he basically answers immediately. A+ first experience. Worth it, just book it.

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Jacob

Played 9 sessions

Kaedhen is a great DM! he sets the mood really well, he focuses on really having a fun with a good mix of combat and roleplay. I would definitely recommend

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