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Nando

Nando (he/they)

5.0

(7)

LGBTQ+
Hispanic/Latinx
Multi-lingual

2 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Sets the Mood

About me

With 15 years of experience as a game master, I have guided countless adventurers through the twists and turns of many fantastic stories. My journey began with Pathfinder 1st Edition, and over the years, I expanded my horizons to include Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, OSR games, and narrative-driven systems. Nowadays, I focus primarily on Pathfinder 2nd Edition, where I specialize in crafting immersive narratives that make players feel like an integral part of the story. I believe in the power of collaboration, weaving my player's ideas into the game to create a truly unique and engaging experience for everyone at the table.

GM Style

My focus when mastering is crafting immersive narratives that place players' characters at the story's core. Every character has a unique tale, and I enjoy weaving these personal stories into the broader narrative, creating a rich world where players' choices and backgrounds have significant weight, making their journey meaningful and memorable. Roleplay is the cornerstone of my sessions. I encourage players to fully embody their characters, exploring their motivations, fears, and desires. Dialogue and character interactions take center stage, fostering authentic engagement and character growth. While combat has its place, it is secondary to the story and emotional beats driving the narrative. I use them when needed, focusing on their relevance to the story and characters.

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Game Master Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Teacher

Creativity

Sets the Mood

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Harker-san

Nando is a kind and creative GM with an eye for detail and interesting plot hooks. His NPCs are very unique with blossoming inner lives. He pays very close attention to player characters and is extremely knowledgeable about the rules and settings he GMs. I'm very glad to have had him as a GM!

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Diego Enrique Salinas

1000% recommended. Best GM i've ever had, has been my dm for the last 2 years and I can say with confidence you'd never get tired of any campaign he is mastering.

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aethellodeu

The best dungeon master I've ever played DnD with, he helped me a lot when I didn't understand something.

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Chijurru

Fernando is a great GM. He takes a lot of effort to make sure every player in his games are engaged in the adventure and prepares his campaigns and characters very well. He is also very friendly and open with new players.

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Foxeon

Nando is an amazing DM, he makes each session a unique experience; encoraging the party to explore creative solutions and building into his campaigns a whole world around the players.

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Jorge Mariño

Great GM, very dedicated and story focused. A blast to play with.

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