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Scott

Scott (he/him)

5.0

(6)

Podcaster
Neurodivergent
Game Designer

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

About me

I’ve been running games for nearly 5 decades in hundreds of systems. I’m constantly learning and seek to run games that are thought provoking and challenging for the characters in a safe environment for the players.

GM Style

Narrative focused, collaborative storytelling. My games often try to emulate TV shows and push character boundaries.

Game platforms used
Social
Game Master Reviews (6)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Inclusive

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Jh'tulaia

I've had the pleasure of playing with Scott for over a year and a half, and I'm consistently impressed by his exceptional hosting skills and dedication to the game. As a GM, Scott is engaging, inclusive and incredibly knowledgeable about DnD rules. He effortlessly welcomes players of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced members, and integrates them seamlessly into the game. But what truly sets Scott apart is the safe and respectful environment he creates for all players. His group is a haven for those who want to explore the world of DnD without fear of harassment or discomfort. I highly recommend Scott as a GM for any group, regardless of your experience level!

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Yinel

Solid GM, have been gaming for years with him in person and is every bit the same great experience on here!

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Maxwell

Where do I even begin? Scott is an amazing GM. He is extremely creative and puts so much thought into each and every game. But not only is he incredible at story building, he is fantastic at improvising. Some GMs will try to force their players into a direction, while Scott allows them to do what they wish while still leading them to encapsulating plots. There is so much behind-the-scenes work that when things go awry (as they do with every good roleplaying game, let’s be honest here), it feels as though that was his plan all along. I mentioned earlier that he is a story builder, but this is a great understatement. To say that he merely “builds” stories doesn’t even begin to account for his work. GMing is an artform and Scott knows it. He lives and breathes storytelling. He doesn’t just tell stories, he forges them, he paves them out of gold. Don’t get me wrong, his games are gritty and hearty - you’re not just slaying dragons and getting loot. There’s SUBSTANCE, a real “realness” of the whole thing, even as you’re in situations that could never ever happen. His games have soul, and you can feel Scott’s passion oozing from the every corner of the world you’re exploring.

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Jonathan

Scott is a fantastic game master who combines great story telling talent with system mastery. His ability with scene framing, pacing and spotlight sharing are excellent. Expect exciting sessions with extensive player involvement without any railroads. After all, we play to see what happens!

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Ben Brownlee

Scott is intensely interested in unpacking why a game has systems and how we can have fun with and/or within those systems. He’s also good at including player imaginations in a session zero and as we build the world together.

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Christopher Coburn

A true master of his craft. I've played many different systems and campaigns with him over the years and the creativity encouraged in any given session really makes the storytelling awesome. Horror is a specialty, but really any theme is going to feel immersive.

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