Luke The GM (he/him)
5.0
(65)
4 years on StartPlaying
249 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey there! Whether you're new to tabletop roleplaying games and seeking an experienced guide for an exciting adventure, OR you're a seasoned player looking for a great game you've come to the right place. My goal is to provide a consistent, high-quality experience in a player-friendly environment. My games start on time, typically with a 5-10 minute recap of the last session and any important in-game events or game-related updates. I only host games that I’m confident and passionate about, so you can trust that every session is well-prepared and engaging. Feedback is always welcome from my players, and I make every effort to improve on areas where needed. My tables thrive on atmosphere and storytelling, creating moments of suspense, tension, and the thrill of not knowing what lies behind the next door. I focus on immersion, keeping the adventure moving, and ensuring both players and their characters have the chance to shine. Grab a seat at my table for a cinematic and engaging experience that will leave you excited for the next adventure! Curious about one of the Game Systems I run? Send me a DM!
GM Style
Immersive. Cinematic. Action-packed. Player Spotlights. Visual and Audio Effects. My goal is to run the type of game that I'd want to play in. I want someone that knows the rules, but isn't going to grind the game to a halt when there's a question. I like immersion and atmosphere in a game, so having dynamic sound effects, visual effects or animations, and quality maps is an important focus. Most games are setup with blood splatters, attack animations and sound effects. Finally, I want to play a game where I can engage with the scene and the story, I want to explore my character while not knowing what comes next. If you're joining a campaign of mine, I'll likely ask what game do YOU want to play in and what encounters do you personally enjoy. I'll then work to craft the adventure to include some of those scenes. My games focus on immersion, keeping the adventure moving, engaging with players and their characters, and giving them a chance to shine. I use the Foundry Virtual Tabletop for the gameplay which will display your characters, the map, the dice, and everything you need to play. Foundry VTT runs best in Google Chrome and doesn't require a download or subscription. I host a private Discord server that will be used for our voice chat and banter.
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Game Master Reviews (65)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Sets the Mood
Storytelling
Ryan Davis
Played 78 sessions
Luke's a great GM, been playing with him for awhile. He has a really stable and steady table,with many players sticking around and becoming regulars. His created content is great and he runs with an even hand.
Max
Played 65 sessions
I've been playing in Luke's games for well over a year now and it's always a good time. He comes to every session prepared and makes sure that every player gets a chance to shine. The games I've played with him have been accessible for new players without being limiting to experienced players. I've also enjoyed discussing GMing and Foundry tips with him as well as some homebrew balance discussions. I highly recommend joining his games if you can.
NICK
Played 52 sessions
Perfect integration with foundry, the game master was very accountable, and some how we didn't get off track
Jeff
Played 47 sessions
Phenomenal GM for scifi RPGs Alien and Blade Runner. Sets the mood with a great VTT, narrative, soundtracks, and sometimes even custom-made handouts to augment the experience or base game. He allows players to get creative, follow their own path and go off the rails a bit sometimes which is great but he also manages to keep the pacing and story moving forward. Hands down my favorite GM on the platform.
Tom
Played 30 sessions
Played in Luke's Edge of the Empire one-shot "Escape from Besh Station". My partner, friend and I had so much fun in this game. Great intro story that left many asking for more. Provided many paths of which to interact with the story and make it fitting to what we wanted. Definitely leaned on being open to what the players want to do and focus on fun. Being familiar with the system, the prelude provided for how the system and online interface works plus introductory explainer was a display of masterclass training skills. Strong usage of The Foundry through soundtrack/maps/sound effects. Beginner friendly and great at on-boarding people into the hobby.
Morningbird
Played 24 sessions
I had a lot of fun escaping the lock up and sweet-talking folks in the cantina with a great group of players. Luke's characters were fun and we had some choice in which way to go. Since I had absolutely no clue what I was doing (I tried, but everything I watched or read had left me more confused than when I started) I am very grateful for his patience and ability to keep the flow going.
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