Matthew Ross Kuns (he/him)
5.0
(6)
4 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Voices, Storytelling, World Builder
About me
I am good at only three things: voice acting, writing stories, and being a DM. It's unfortunate for my taxes, but these are the things I find the most joy in doing. When I was sixteen I allowed a few friends of mine to let me run a terribly modded 3.5 game which ended with all of them becoming gods, and for the next ten years the stories have only gotten weirder. From interdimensional rules lawyer wizards, to the Fey Wild West, to Leon the talking cat God of the Fourth Wall, my games have always had an emphasis on exciting, funny stories with emotional cores. I bring my sound board, voice modulator, and acting talents to every game to ensure your wild cast of NPCs have their own lives and excitement. I'm always up for wild curve balls, if you are the party that says, "Let's steal from the Fantasy Louvre to get into the prison!" I have fantastic news for you: You're being chased by Gerry the dwarf who is only three days away from retirement. If you want a game that's wacky, but you just might find yourself a little sad when Gerry gets eaten by your pet gelatinous cube, then let me be the guy who helps you tell that story.
GM Style
My games are heavy on story. My games aren't usually very combat heavy when it comes to D&D just because people tend to get lost in the numbers. In other systems like Blades in the Dark or Monster of the Week I'm more excited about it. The Fourth Wall is a mechanic not something to be ashamed of. Ultimately I try to make sure that everyone has a fun time, my games are always designed as wacky with a heartfelt twist.
Game Master Reviews (6)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Voices
Storytelling
World Builder
Will
If you're a player who loves mysteries, lore and investigation, you'll love Matt's games. After every session I'm up for at least another hour, trawling through documents and adding red strings to my conspiracy board. Also, Matt made me care deeply about a guy named Stanley Threechee which I think counts for something.
Adam Denney
I’ve been playing with Matt for about 3 years now, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. He puts in hours of work before every session, and is amazing at putting on an amazing performance for every character. He’s a wonderful DM, and a great friend. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone who wants to be a part of a deep, wacky, and creative campaign.
Leo Fortier
Matthew is an incredible creative. When you go into his games, expect to laugh and experience fantastical, unpredictable, and genre-bending adventure. His strengths lie in setting and character.
Sam
The thing I love most about Matt’s campaigns is his ability to roll with the curve balls that his players throw at him. We have ruined a perfect wild west with rampant capitalism, entrapped the god of cheats with a loan shark loan, and committed arson against the final big bad evil guy while shooting into the blaze. He is always able to create beautifully interwoven stories while making it an entertaining ride. 12/10 best DM.
Avalon
Matt is super bombastic, energetic, and always has a good twist up his sleeve. He allows a great deal of character interaction and lets the characters shape the story. His games are fun and comedic and allow for the most wild weird shit you can think of. Going off the rails is both acceptable and encouraged.
Kolton Coats
Matt is one of the best DMs I’ve ever played for and worked with. As a player I got to see how quickly he could react, adapt, and make any aspect of his campaigns and sessions as fun as possible no matter what was thrown his way. I also had the pleasure of working with Matt on a Jr. Adventurer’s League program where Matt was our #1 most requested DM with the highest return player rate. Adapting his campaigns and DM style to any age group he encounters and creating memorable experiences for his players are Matt’s specialty.
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