GM Marco (he/him)
5.0
(9)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
24 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello folks! I am a GM with over ten years of experience playing popular TTRPGs such as D&D 5e and Pathfinder 2e, as well as indie games such as Fate, The Burning Wheel, Kids on Bikes, Masks: A New Generation and Root RPG. I think of TTRPGs primarily as collaborative storytelling engines! While I love engaging with all the bells and whistles of complex rules systems, I think it should all serve to tell a layered, nuanced story that would never have existed without the help of every player on the table. At the end of a session or campaign, I like to look back and be able to see just how everyone left their fingerprint on the tale we keep as an artifact. I am an interdisciplinary artist, and have tons of fun writing storylines, picking the right ambient music, drawing tactical maps, and letting loose making silly voices during the game. I am also a trained game designer, and have an eye for what makes for good game flow. I am very communicative, and like to keep a welcoming and inclusive table culture where everyone feels confident to bring up praise or criticism. Let’s have some fun!
GM Style
My GMing style depends on the game system! I believe every system has something it does best, and I like to focus primarily on that. For systems that have lots of rules focused on crunchy tactical combat, you can count on intricate custom made maps wherein to showcase your tactical prowess! Games that focus on character development get a little bit more TLC dedicated to planning storylines, world development and characters that feel realistic.
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Game Master Reviews (9)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Teacher
Isaac
Played 8 sessions
Marco is a great Burning Wheel GM. He is patient with new players, knows the system well, and is a pleasant person to play with.
Randy
Played 4 sessions
Marco is great. He shows you the tricks and shortcuts within Foundry to play Pathfinder. I thought that was realy helpful.
John
Played 7 sessions
I had a really good time and the GM helped me when I was having trouble with macros.
Ron
Played 11 sessions
Marco provided a very welcoming environment for a newbie like me. He also provided great storytelling, atmosphere, and just all around fun. Definitely recommend him.
Janvier
Played 11 sessions
Session Zero went great - Marco did a great job moving the game along and prompting players when they weren't sure what to do next. He laid out his game plan which included a healthy dose of inclusive and safe strategies for play. We are a bunch of "experienced noobs" and GM Marco was able to bring our stories together and weave a narrative that we could all enjoy -- I'm really looking forward to playing this Adventure Path with him!
Collin Ash
Marco is an amazing GM who really cares about his players and their characters, helping them develop in his world. He keeps the game going at a good pace while still letting people have the time they need to explore and roleplay. He has an amazing grasp on game balance to give the game a challenging feel while not overpowering the party. I've never been one to enjoy puzzles, but he has presented a few in our game that I have really liked and is always looking for different ways to keep the game interesting.
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