Mike (he/him)
5.0
(28)
3 years on StartPlaying
494 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
About me
I've been playing D&D for the last 20 years, and the last 8 of that have been as a DM. For the past 5 years, I have been professionally organizing and running D&D events for local businesses and communities. I use Foundry VTT for my sessions, with a big collection of animated maps and tokens to bring the game to life. I like to get my players invested in whatever world they're playing in, so I'm always happy to work with you on character creation and weaving in backstories. The game isn't fun for me unless everyone else is having a good time. And yes, I do voices.
GM Style
I have an improvisational DM style that focuses on player agency and fun, with a balanced mix of RP, exploration, and combat. I like to tell big stories with big action, big set pieces, and big emotions. I do a lot of accents and character voices, and try to keep combat fast-paced and interesting to avoid boring back and forth slug-fests.
Game platforms used
Mike's Games
Game Master Reviews (28)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Inclusive
Mike is absolutely fantastic. He does an incredible job of creating an atmosphere for his games through music, storytelling, and voices. Your character's choices matter, your character's backstory matters, and your character's actions matter. He knows the rules well and does a great job of allowing rule of cool when it fits best. Mike is also collaborative and will work with the players on their ideas and talk through options to ensures everyone understands. He's patient and also checks in with his players regularly. I cannot say enough good things about Mike. Sign up for his games. You won't regret it.
I've played with mike through three campaigns over the course of a year or so now, and every game has been a blast from the get go (my wednesday nights in particular are a big highlight of my week). VTT setup (e.g. maps, music, effects) are incredible, voice acting and gestures are always unique and top notch, and some of his personal additions to these campaigns have been my favorites in particular. Outside of playing, Mike has also helped give me some starter advice as a new DM and is overall a very approachable person in-game and out-of-game.
Mike has been a blast from word go I've been in his steinhardts game from session 0 and its been a roller-coaster of players and he just keeps on making it fun for all of us it's suprising to watch the enthusiasm and effort he puts into prepping for each game with great visuals and tons of voices enjoyed him from go. love his humour.
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