Kobold Kaverns (GM Mike) (he/him)
5.0
(22)
1 year on StartPlaying
136 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Inclusive
Average response time: 12 hours
Response rate: 80%
About me
My name is Mike and I'm a happy little TTRPG enthusiast currently residing in the South East of England, having claimed this land with the aid of my supportive partner and my less than supportive minions (three grumpy cats)! One day after a theatre rehearsal I was pressured into joining this weird cult where they rolled dice and seemed to pray to them for success... I then thought: "Why not let it consume my life?" Now I'm a GM with over 10 years of experience in over 40 different systems, meaning that I'm ever keen to share my love of Tabletop Role-Playing (TTRPG) with as many new players as I can! Thus Kobold Kaverns was born, a goal of mine to help both fresh and veteran players alike to get involved in their favourite TTRPG settings, or to discover brand new ones, all presented with high-quality maps, tokens, music, and storytelling! All of this is run by your friendly neighbourhood GM Mike! A man who not only has way too much time on his hands, but also has a passion for acting, gaming, and bringing people together through online tabletop games. Whether it is the well-known dungeons of D&D 5.E, the dark and anarchist-filled future of Cyberpunk, or the cramped terrifying atmosphere of Alien, you are guaranteed to find a game (and a group) to suit your play style! Nothing is more rewarding than seeing my players fully engaged with the story, whether it be through laughter or tense anticipation of the action to come. My goal is to create an immersive and gratifying experience for all involved! I am adept at crafting customized adventures tailored to each player's character, but I am also experienced in running pre-written modules for those who prefer a more structured gaming experience. Are you searching for a skilled and experienced game master to lead you on an exciting TTRPG adventure? Look no further because I am here to guide you! Don't hesitate to contact me if you are seeking a passionate and experienced game master to help bring your TTRPG adventure to life. Let's connect for a friendly chat and discuss how we can make your gaming experience one to remember!
GM Style
I'm a laid back GM with a patient and welcoming attitude towards new players, and will put in maximum effort to help ease them into any system or setting! This doesn't mean that I can't cater to the challenge and deep roleplay that more experienced players crave! I love weaving intricate plots and complex encounters to test the might of all of my players! As a passionate storyteller, I love nothing more than building gritty and realistic adventures that challenge my players and push them to their limits. All of this comes alongside practiced voices (silly and serious), immersive audio, dramatic music, and vivid descriptions playing into both Theatre of the Mind and alongside various battle maps! When preparing a game, I pay attention to the smallest details, review key points, and incorporate backstories into the adventure to maximize the significance of each character and their choices. Your enjoyment and the story we create together trumps Rules As Written, and as long as everyone is having a great time (whether through laughter, tears, or screams of excitement) that is all that matters!
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Game Master Reviews (22)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Sets the Mood
Inclusive
Alex
New review
Played 1 sessions
Mike is a super welcoming and friendly GM. Made me feel very welcome as a new player to Wrath and Glory and helped me make my character and understand the rules. Excellent voice acting, highly recommend!
Jason
Played 23 sessions
Up in the double digits of sessions now and being part of Mike's sessions has been a blast. Theater of the mind is descriptive enough to paint you a clear picture of the scene and the people therein, choice of music has been bringing a great air to the scenes, and the fostering between the players and him, not just the characters, has legitimately made these sessions a fun experience. Like a group of friends getting together for a game.
Martin
Played 4 sessions
i am playing various RPGs for 40 years now, and i just recently had the pleasure to have Mike game-mastering a szenario in the world of "Alien RPG". It was a thrilling experience and Mike did a great job. Mike put an enormous effort in setting the mood and tone, allowing all players to "rise and shine".
Travis
Played 23 sessions
Fun game, excellent GM. Listens to players-- willing to allow creative ideas. Loves to provide challenging combat. If you choose to play in on of their games, you will not be disappointed.
Tenebrous Jones
Played 4 sessions
Mike is an amazing Gamemaster who brings together great stories and great storytelling for a vibrant experience that will leave you wishing for more.
John
Played 7 sessions
Mike is an empathic and helpful GM. He creates dense atmosphere in his sessions and keeps a steady flow in storytelling. I really liked the smooth handling of the rules and technical side in Foundry. As it was my first campaign away from the analog table for a full short campaign it took me some time to adapt. Maybe future sessions will make me get used to it. Cheers
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