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Adam

Adam (he/him)

5.0

(7)

Teacher/Educator
Game Designer

3 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Voices

About me

Welcome! My name is Adam and I have been DMing D&D 5e weekly for 10 years with two different groups. In recent, I've been running FATE games at my LGS. I also run an RPG-focused YouTube channel - Mad Mage Crafting - where talk about this wonderful hobby! INCLUSIVE GAMING: My expectation is that each player will behave with common decency toward other players and the DM. This includes sharing the spotlight, running with the story, and keeping engaged with the game. I also use lines and veils as safety tools. Please message before the game if you have specific lines (i.e., please keep (x) out of the story) or veils (i.e., (x) can happen but please fade to black for the happening). Without providing an exhaustive list, my games tend to run at a PG-13 up to R rating. To get the most out of my games, please come with the following: - A solid character concept - A good sense of narrative to aid the group's storytelling - A sense of humor b/c plans may go sideways - A tactical wit b/c combat can be deadly - A readiness to help your team against the challenges they face TECHNICAL INFO: I run games with Zoom and Owlbear Rodeo. This is a simple, free set up to avoid technical issues and fees. I encourage players to game with cameras on to provide visual cues to the group. However, I do NOT require cameras to be on to play.

GM Style

I am animated, do voices, and run character-centered games. My games balance social interaction, exploration, and combat. I believe in the rule of cool.

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Game Master Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

Voices

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Joshua Williams

Adam is a very friendly and welcoming GM who is there to ensure that everyone involved is having fun. He loves watching players explore ideas and will go out of his way to find and implement systems or ideas that help your character become a reality. The stories he tells are compelling and the encounters are amazing set pieces of their very own.

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robert

Adam does a terrific job of making everyone feel welcome. Whether you are a new player or seasoned veteran you will feel right at home. He is also extremely flexible when it comes to homebrewing and thinking outside of the box when it comes to your character. (As long as it is in reason) You will not regret letting Adam lead you on a full thrilled adventure! He also does great voices too!

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Skyy

I’ve played with Adam for about a year and have had a blast! His world building and knowledge of D&D are staggering.

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Krorros

I am a newer DnD player and Adam was fantastic at making the game fun and exciting while also teaching me the ropes along the way. Would highly recommend.

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Charley

He's always prepared, does great goblin voices, and even though he throws big bad guys at you, he's secretly rooting for you to make good decisions and have fun.

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Chaz Kelley

Adam is an amazing DM with a strong focus on collaboration and world building. He does an amazing job in building your characters and party and the story the players. By far the best and most responsive DM I have had.

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