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Nate

Nate (he/him)

5.0

(12)

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2 years on StartPlaying

35 games hosted

Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Storytelling, Creativity

About me

▐░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░▌ See my game mastering in action: https://youtu.be/tk8q34Us7x8 ▐░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░▌ Hi there! I'm an experienced Dungeon Master who has hundreds of hours behind the screen. I have decades of experience and training both in public speaking, leading groups, and most importantly, ensuring everyone is having fun. When running games, it's imperative to me that I make sure all my players feel safe and have fun in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Safety is the upmost priority for me and as such I have a strict policy against misuse of safety tools and/or joking about them; both are grounds for immediate kicking from the group. I also do game mastering for hire in events such as birthdays, pre-wedding parties, work retreats, and more. Let's get in touch and get you one step closer to your best game yet!

GM Style

My DM style is characterized by collaborative storytelling and a focus on character-driven narratives. I believe in sharing the narrative space and encouraging player input to create a dynamic and engaging game world. Whether its a tactical life-or-death battle, a roleplay sequence to bring you to tears, or exploration of the strange and stranger, I always ensure that the primary focus is on the players and their characters. That being said, my worlds are rich with details, secrets, and characters that move on their own - waiting for the players to get enmeshed in their machinations. I aim to strike a balance between improvisation and pre-session preparation, allowing for flexibility in response to player choices and actions while still ensuring a cohesive and engaging story.

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Game Master Reviews (12)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Sets the Mood

Storytelling

Creativity

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Rastom

Played 21 sessions

Played few sessions with Nate now and I’ve had a great time. They put up a welcoming and friendly place for all, the game’s are run with good energy and fun times and I'm looking forward to the next session. Nate is friendly and patient, so can recommend to new players as well.

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Matthias

Played 21 sessions

I've had a fun first couple sessions with Nate. Starting with character creation he both encouraged player creativity and helped tie our characters into the setting. His session are well prepared and have good pacing. Nice maps and atmospheric music help you get into that adventuring mood. Nate takes player safety seriously and provides a relaxed, low pressure environment for some good roleplaying fun.

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Versey

Played 14 sessions

Nate is a wonderful DM who makes it fun. He’s organized and knows the material well. He is very patient and explains things. He works well with the players, understands they are characters in a story, and that the players are telling the story. Come play with us on Wednesday’s. It’s a fun group that is very welcoming. You won’t be disappointed.

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Clover

Played 1 sessions

If a GM was a genre of music, Nate would be lofi tavern ambience. 😄 Nate has a phenomenal understanding of online storytelling. He uses detailed visual aids, ambient music, and a well-developed story-structure to immerse players in an engaging adventure. He also puts 100% effort into creating a safe and respectful environment for all players. 10/10 would recommend.

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Yanas

Nate is a great GM. He is willing to work with players to serve the narrative. He gives immersive descriptions and provides engaging role-play opportunities. Would recommend.

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Nathan Ashley

I greatly enjoyed the attention to detail, as well as the step by step approach to our session 0. Nate did a great job encouraging myself and the other players to connect both as characters and players.

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