NickNes
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About NickNes
I am a 32 year old and I have played roleplaying games (mostly D&D) for 9+ years, and GMing for 8+ years. I love sci-fi and fantasy worlds, and exploring different magic systems, but the most important game element to me is rich storytelling. In my free time I love playing board games, videogames--my current favorite is Slay the Spire 2 and of course roleplaying games. I love cats and dogs, my partner and I have a adorable cat named Gooby and an anxious dog named Pepper. I am the DM in the podcast Oops! All Roleplay, if you want to hear my DM style in action. I also work in tech so I can help with tech issues that arise. I grew up in Minnesota and currently live there. If there is anything else you want to know just ask, I am an open book with a broken spine.
At a glance
1 year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
$20 per session
Average response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 100%
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My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be
D&D because it was the first system I GMed, Dread because I love the horror elements it creates, and probably Mothership which I haven't played but really want to
My favorite shows/movies are
Firefly, Doctor Who, Alien Franchise, Code Lyoko, Primer, or other movies with time travel elements. I also love Pokémon, Game of Thrones, Avatar the Last Airbender, and lots of other things.
When I'm not running games I'm...
Doing a normal 9-5, watching TV, playing video games, or playing board games
How NickNes runs games
The most important thing to me is a rich story. I love to have meaningful roleplay and when a combat does happen it to be high stakes and impactful. The rules are there to make it a game but the story is there to make it an experience and something to remember. This is why I try to find a balance of Rule of Cool and Rules as Written. Collaborative world building and story telling are my favorite parts of roleplaying games and love any opportunity to make something interesting and fun.
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My games focus on...
Story, narrative and impactful roleplay first. Collaborative world building and story telling with meaningful combat directed by the story
When it comes to voices
I try to give NPCs a unique identity in the way they speak not always just the accent but what words they say or favor and how they speak. I am still working on improving various accents to have a wider variety of voices.
NickNes's ideal table
The type of players that would fit well at my table are ones that love story and roleplay but still want a combat that matters. The vibes are serious with a dash of silly. If you are nerospicy and/or LGBTQ+ then we will get along great.
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I love it when a player
Surprises me with a bold character choice that makes sense with the character but wasn't something that was an obvious or even typical choice
I think metagaming...
Will be needed in some cases, its important to have fun and if we need to have a little metagaming to get to the fun faster then I am for it. I don't want metagaming that removes to much of the game or story so discussion on this should be had at session zero.
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