Nomad (he/him)
5.0
(7)
1 year on StartPlaying
74 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Knows the Rules, Creativity
About me
I've been GM'ing for 3 decades now, so I think it's safe to say I have a love for telling good stories. I also have a gift for improvisation when it comes to running a game, so when players throw me a curve ball or drive the train off the tracks, my thought it "Well... Let's see where this goes!" I'm always one for giving the players as much autonomy as possible (so long as it doesn't interfere with another players enjoyment.) I usually emphasis "role" playing over "roll" playing, but never shy away from some combat, I tend to go 60/40 in favor of role playing over combat. I also love using music and ambient sound to enhance the setting's mood (but never enough to overpower the conversation to the point where players have to shout "I can't hear what the NPC said!") I'm horrible at filling these things out, so if you have more questions, please feel free to ask! :)
GM Style
I'm all for letting players get as invested into their characters as possible, from life goals down to personality quirks. The more your invested into your character, the more I can run my favorite genre of game... Horror :) I tend to favor role play over combat, but when combat occurs, I tend to make it feel like there are stakes involved. I do tons of character voices (sometimes I'll even bring out the voicemods too) but anything dealing with audio, I LOVE to utilize during a game, in order to create a more immersive atmosphere.
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Nomad's Games
Game Master Reviews (7)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Knows the Rules
Creativity
Jason
Played 16 sessions
I enjoy Nomad's creative approach to the Monster of the Week system, blending it with modern day, Call of Cthulhu and Delta Green inspired settings to weave a captivating story. He expertly delivers a survival horror experience, with a strong focus on intense investigation, roleplay, gritty action, and thrilling combat. Nomad’s a skilled storyteller who genuinely cares about providing an engaging experience. He works well with both newcomers and experienced players, offering patient guidance that helped me quickly learn the game. I highly recommend him for players seeking story-driven campaigns.
Lane
Played 17 sessions
This is one of the best GMs that I’ve played with Nick was very thorough with helping me understand the system that I had completely no idea how to use and made it simple for me to understand 10/10
Menace
Played 10 sessions
Now I know what you're thinking, how does he do as a gamemaster. He's a fantastic storyteller there's many of which I can say about him as a dm pales in comparison to his actual talent it's something you have to experience.
Ethan
Played 7 sessions
What do i say about Nomad. I have played in many games with them and they blew me away as a player. Needless to say they do the same as a gm. Fantastic story telling, world building, and great canadian southern voices that make me snort like a goddamn pig in laughter.
Paul Singh
Played 15 sessions
Great GM - Appreciate free world and allowing characters to interact and grow.
mysty
Nomad is able to weave a captivating story, and sets up memorable experiences for his players. He excels at horror, and knows how to keep players on the edge of their seats, but also includes enough humor and levity to ensure that everyone at the table is laughing and having fun even in the most grim adventures.
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