Wayne (he/him)
5.0
(7)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
22 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
About me
Hey there! I'm a Game Master and Tabletop Game Designer based in Kansas City with over fifteen years of experience bringing stories to life for all kinds of people. My games are focused on 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons and are text-based on Discord. I love using Alchemy and Beyond maps to make things even more immersive. I’ve got a Master Tier subscription and access to all content on DnDBeyond, so you’ll have everything you need to dive into your adventure. I enjoy crafting narrative-focused, player-driven experiences and am here to help you tell your character’s story in an open-world environment. **Why text-based?** I run text-based games due to their flexibility and accessibility. They allow participants to engage at their own pace, making them ideal for players with busy schedules or intermittent activities who cannot commit to a standard sit-down session. The nature of text-based communication caters to players with speech impediments, hearing loss, blindness, and neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD and Autism. For neurodivergent players, the format allows for more control over the timing and environment in which they engage, reducing stress and sensory overload that can occur in traditional sessions. Text-based gameplay can also be adapted with assistive technologies such as screen readers, and players have the opportunity to carefully craft their responses, ensuring they can fully express their characters and thoughts. As a DM who experiences partial deafness and neurodivergence, I feel inclined to create an inclusive environment in which everyone can participate and experience the magic of tabletop storytelling. **What about Voice and In-Person games?** Yes! I do run voice-chat-based and in-person games. I'm more than happy to accommodate campaigns, tables, and players who prefer this option. If you are interested in booking a game in one of these formats, please explore the "request booking" button on my profile or shoot me a message either here or on Discord.
GM Style
My style focuses on player agency while utilizing the rules to ensure consistency and fair play. I'm always more than happy to discuss characters or actions if you’re unsure how to accomplish what you have envisioned! We will work together to make it happen without taking away from other players, performing major alterations to the rules, or creating an inconsistent experience. When you book a game at my table or sign up for one of my campaigns, you guarantee yourself a character, a character arc, and a narrative focused around you, your party, and the story you want to tell. So go forth and have some fun!
Games played
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (7)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Storytelling
I have been playing with Wayne for almost three years with him as my DM, my player, and a co-creator. He always has ways to make characters unique and makes you feel like you are the center of your own story, regardless of the fact there are 3-4 other players. He has extensive experience with world building and homebrew, creating settings with deep lore and side activities (for those of us that don't always follow the straight path). He has spent much of his free time helping others learn the game and dive into character creation, even when it didn't benefit him (i.e. not for his games). The site only let me select three of the "describe your Game Master" tags, but he fits most if not all of the positive tags they have as options. I will continue to play with him in the years to come and am excited to support him as he starts hosting games on this platform. I highly recommend you join him and see for yourself; no matter your level of DnD experience, I guarantee you will have an amazing time.
I've played with Wayne for around four years now, both as a GM and with him as a fellow player. There's few people I know with as through knowledge of the game as him, and he's always willing to give advice on how to improve your builds and characters going forward, as well as creating custom homebrew that is fairly balanced for everyone in the game. What you put in is what you'll get out of his games, so if you want to play stupid games you'll get stupid prizes. But if you come looking for an in depth experience you'll definitely find one.
After meeting Wayne and telling him how much I wanted to get into DnD but didn’t know how, he was so quick to include me in his campaigns and walk me through anything and everything I could ever ask about. He made sure I was comfortable, having fun, and invested in the story. Even though I’m still fairly new to the world of DnD, I couldn’t imagine a better guide through it than Wayne. If you’re looking for that caring, hands-on environment, I encourage you to join his campaign(s) when they’re available!
Wayne is an excellent GM. His understanding of the rules of whichever game system he is running really shines through when he is helping to direct new players. He always makes sure to cover his player's lines and veils, ensuring that everyone has a safe place to play their favorite ttrpg's. His attention to detail in both character creation and world building makes the game experience really shine.
Wayne effectively created a brilliant twist on an existing module that let me experience the magic of Curse of Strahd as a first time player all over again. The story was well paced and engaging and the world felt mysterious. I had significant trouble picking just three tags to describe him.
What's StartPlaying?
Tabletop Roleplaying Games Run by Game Masters
Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.