Ben The Nerdy Papist
5.0
(8)
2 years on StartPlaying
28 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Teacher
About me
15% off for veterans and service members. Just message me about it before you sign up. New kid in town. Moved from the inner city to no neighbors in sight. Fifth grade and no friends anywhere. One rainy morning, I walked into the game room that popped up to replace the playground and heard dice and excited chatter. Thirty-two years later, I'm playing all the games I can find. I've been DMing for almost that entire time. Almost every edition of D&D, two of Star Wars and WoD each, and a scattered few others. I like to run games that assume the characters don't know everything. The fear of Around The Corner. Pure diamonds right there. I like to run games that assume the players might know everything. The active assent to suspension of disbelief. Chyeah buddy. I like to run games that are fun for everyone. That continue on in your noggin even after you’ve left the table.
GM Style
I love social encounters that matter more than combat. I love combat encounters that matter socially. I love terrain that matters. I love things that happen in the background that the characters may never find out about (but I'll tell the players eventually...if they ask at the right time). I love cosmology that is engaging. I love lamp. I've got a hefty amount of acting experience and, while accents aren't my thing, using my voice is. I love setting up stereotypes and then subverting them for dramatic, or tactical, impact.
Games played
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (8)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Teacher
Billy
Played 5 sessions
The first session went really well. Didn't feel a rush to get things done, but rather the freedom to explore my world and party more. Plenty of resources but they were all simple and enjoyable (sound and music available, prepped map, notes).
Qariel
Ben's game, pbp, invites players to be creative and descriptive. I enjoyed the sessions. Ben is a very creative storyteller, and involves all the players. The game isn't just about killing stuff, but has an engaging story.
Dan
I love his idea about a campaign that jumps through time, beginning toward the start of time.
Christopher
Ben takes the time to build an amazing world - one that feels like you actually want to spend time in. He also takes the time to listen to players and will really weigh out what you want to do and will help guide you. HE WILL NOT STEAM ROLL YOU! He knows the rules to the game and can help others if they are just starting out.
Greg
This DM has it all! If you’re looking for a great story teller, a complex plot designer and a DM that understands how to guide new and experienced players, he’s your guy!
Panthro
Played with this GM for decades. Always enjoyed our games. Good mixture of fun, action, and intrigue. Very knowledgeable and a great world builder, and also great at working with players to incorporate their characters/backgrounds into that world/story arch. Highly recommended!
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