MagicLudi (he/him)
5.0
(7)
1 year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
About me
To get a sense of who I am check out this RPG podcast where I play a character in a game created and run by an old friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vikings-valkyries/id1780144689 OR check out my daily game streams on Twitch - see the schedule here: https://www.twitch.tv/magicludi42/schedule?fbclid=IwY2xjawILZwRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRrPCLCri6ERULLrgvUEJUokAhOY3PBym001mRijBlStNyjRV6zp3YOVCw_aem_r98m4QpyCku10DMtJ7a9EQ I've been a DM since before they published AD&D (that's advanced dungeons and dragons for you youngsters) and an avid board game player all my life. For D&D I create my own interconnected dungeons/adventures and run them in 5E for thoroughly modern meeples or in AD&D for those looking for the OG experience. I will also offer some rarer RPG experiences built on other game systems in the coming months. My goal as a DM is to serve up a tasty combination of fun, story, and grand adventure with a surprise or two along the way.
GM Style
I create rich and complex original adventures with a lot of murky details and unclear NPC motivations. Combat is a big part of the game, but so is using your brain, and sometimes taking a stab in the dark. I support players who really commit to being their characters and can nurture those who are just learning how to be someone else. I enthusiastically give each NPC a different character and voice, but have not training as an actor so the results are often quite amusing. I run my games focused on fun and laughs, with the occasional moment of terror.
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Game Master Reviews (7)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Knows the Rules
Late
Beanhop
A true dm'ing OG, but with a youthful spirit. I've had the pleasure of going through multiple homebrew dungeons crafted by ML (both in AD&D and 5e), and his passion for roleplaying and world-building oozes through every encounter. On top of excellent knowledge of game systems and lore, ML is incredibly personable and creates a very welcoming and fun environment. Recommended for both new players and veterans.
Steve M
A lot of fun! He knows the systems (a lot of different systems, too) and is engaging and creative. A great teacher for those new to the game/system. Always an unexpected twist in the tale!
Jason Hopkins
This guy has over 40+ years experience in the world of DnD. He knows how to let the players guide the sessions without imposing himself as a dungeon master. My group has had great times going off on unexpected side quests like opening up a shop and getting some skeletons to work as free labour, or the time we decided to forgo the quests offered at the moment to go to the tavern for a karaoke night. We laughed so hard we cried so many times. If you want someone who takes his “roll” seriously as a dungeon master but lets you be goofy, serious or whatever mood you’re in, this is your guy!
Ali
I always have a great time full of laughs playing with ML. As someone who was new to DnD, he made it easy, accessible and fun. He also had amazing storytelling and world building; there was always another twist to the tale. Can’t recommend enough!
Cameron Brown
My first DM and the only one I’ll ever need! He’s knowledgable, creative, fun, and really knows his stuff through multiple iterations of D&D. Can’t recommend him enough!!
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