Nate (he/him)
5.0
(15)
3 years on StartPlaying
150 games hosted
Highly rated for: Voices, Storytelling, Creativity
About me
9 years ago I began DMing and fell in love with the style of storytelling it provides. From the very beginning I experienced how bringing player's characters into the stories can have a fantastic effect. I have learned DMing is much like watching your favorite show or reading your favorite book, but getting to decide what conflicts the characters face next. The exciting part being, I have no idea what you will do with the conflict and what choices you make. I approach DMing with your stories at the forefront. I want to work with you to create an interesting backstory that will then be tied into the campaign. After the foundation has been set, I tune in myself every week to see what interesting places you take your characters, both in the world and in terms of their character development. My favorite moments as a DM are when a player makes a daring decision that can upend or change a campaign's story and I work hard to make those moments meaningful to you and your fellow party members. Along with the storytelling aspect of D&D I also very much enjoy the stakes that go into combat. I push players to think tactfully, and not every combat has to be do or die, but I believe a good D&D game has challenging combat to keep the stakes high.
GM Style
I love roleplay and love using voices, and man can they be terrible, and sometimes good. I consider myself a tactful DM and want combats to push you to think creatively about your abilties, and I want there to be stakes. Inclusion and respect of all walks of life is important at the table. We are here to tell a story, goof-off, and slay some baddies.
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Game Master Reviews (15)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Voices
Storytelling
Creativity
Yarnspinner
Played 9 sessions
Nate truly goes above and beyond in DMing and puts the "professional" in professional DM. The time spent with players before a campaign starts, as well as the time spent between sessions to prepare and especially to tie in character backstories, is like nothing I've seen before in 30 years of tabletop roleplaying. The customization to a published adventure and NPC voices are off the chart, too. I highly recommend Nate!
Charles
Played 92 sessions
Nate is so good that I want to play everyday with him. The scene he sets, character development, and the D&D experience has been the best I’ve experienced.
Lauren
Played 92 sessions
I’m pretty sure Nate is just Matt Mercer in disguise, he’s that good. Play one of his games, you won’t regret it!
Lauren #1
Played 87 sessions
Nate has been amazing! The voices he does for different NPC's is awesome. The way he describes the scene, which has a Critical Role feeling, makes everything so fun! Role playing has been exciting and always look forward to those dnd nights the group!
Joseph N KIDDY
Played 6 sessions
From the moment I signed up Nate was friendly and professional, fostering an excellent vibe that has facilitated 6 total strangers having fun and feeling comfortable enough to role-play and become friends. Everything from the technical set-up (there wasn't much it was all very painless) to developing back story has been handled enthusiastically and with a level of thoughtfulness that really let's you know Nate cares and is putting the work in. Communication with players over pricing and scheduling has been regular and prompt. All around Nate has made an experience I was very hesitant to try a complete success and I can't recommend him highly enough.
Jordan
He's easily the best GM I've had the chance to play with. Games feel fluid and engaging in combat, while allowing plenty of time for RP moments. If you have an idea for a character you'd like to experiment with, Nate actively talks with you as a player to make it happen and weave it into the story.
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