Cid S. (he/him)
5.0
(27)
1 year on StartPlaying
277 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
A foul-mouthed asshole with 20+ years of experience running games that are bloody, brutal, and insanely satisfying—and loving every second of it! I got my start playing with a bunch of grognards, and so I bring an old-school sensibility to new-school rules—or running classic systems if that’s your thing. I enjoy creating bloody, brutal adventures where every victory is hard won and oh so satisfying. Expect my games to push you to your limits with gruesome creatures, complex choices, and victories that are STUPID satisfying when you claw your way out of the depths of a dungeon drenched in BLOOD AND GLORY! If you’re looking for gritty, hard fought adventures, you’ve already found your match!
GM Style
[My Philosophy:] I aim to provide a DM experience unlike any other! I strive to cultivate a safe, fun, and immersive experience for everyone at my table—a space where people of all walks of life feel welcome. Player agency is at the heart of my games-your choices matter! I’m also open to experimenting with unique builds and homebrew rules. Hey, if it doesn’t work, no harm, no foul. I treat everyone equally and fairly, making logical rulings even when they suck for everyone involved. I work with players to tackle challenges and earn their stripes as veteran dungeon crawlers, creating exciting, memorable stories along the way. Sure, I’ve earned a reputation for a high player kill rate, but believe it or not, I WANT you to succeed. But you’ve gotta earn it. [What I Run:] I’m a major fan of violence, complex characters, gruesome creatures, and grim atmospheres. That said, I’m equally happy running a cozy life sim or a magical girl story. My favorite genres—grimdark, horror, and fantasy—often shape my stories into thoughtful explorations of themes like overcoming adversity, morality in gray worlds, power, sacrifice, loss, legacy, and destiny...with some really bad dad jokes sprinkled in for good measure. [Voice Games:] We use Discord, complete with music, ambiance, and sound effects to bring the game world to life. I also provide reference photos, maps, and backgrounds to immerse you even further. For big, important battles, Roll20 is our go-to. Cameras aren’t required, but they’re always appreciated! [Play-By-Post Games:] We use Discord and a dice roller bot to craft sandbox games with epic group quests sprinkled throughout. With nearly 20 years of experience running these types of games, I’m ready to help you dive into the action—so sharpen those writing hands and rev up those typers! [My Weekly Prices:] - Live Games: $25 per player - Play-by-Post Games: $12 per player [Custom Game Prices:] - Custom Live Games: $30 per player - Custom Live Duets: $50 per player - Custom Play-by-Post Group Games: $25 per player - Custom Play-by-Post Duet Games: $50 per player
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