Noralf (he/him)
5.0
(156)
2 years on StartPlaying
1985 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I'm all about creativity, roleplaying, and having fun. I love running rules-light games and encouraging players to explore and develop their characters. I'm highly proficient at terrible accents and character voicings. My goal is to build immersive worlds and create unforgettable experiences for my players. I run both one-shots and campaigns across various worlds and campaign settings, and my homebrew west marches setting (on request). So... are you ready to dive into a world of adventure with me?
GM Style
I like to strike a balance between roleplay and combat, creating a fun and immersive experience for my players, whether they're new to the game or seasoned veterans. 🛡️ Combat & Challenges - Challenging Encounters: My combat encounters are tough and memorable, with intelligent monster tactics to keep players on their toes. - Creative Puzzles & Traps: I love designing puzzles and traps that challenge players' minds and encourage problem-solving. 🌟 Creative & Flexible Gameplay - Rule of Cool: I have a rules-light approach, embracing the "rule of cool" to keep things fun and interesting. - Theatre of the Mind: I bring my worlds to life with theatre of the mind, supplemented with unique AI-generated artwork. - Tactical Battle Maps: I create detailed tactical battle maps with obstacles and 3D features whenever possible, making encounters more dynamic and strategic. 📜 Story & Homebrew - Expanded Modules: I supplement adventure modules with inventive random encounters, story arcs, and character backstories. - Player-Driven Stories: I weave character backstories into adventures, making each campaign unique and engaging. Whether you're looking for a beginner-friendly game or a challenge for seasoned players, I'm ready to take you on an adventure!
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Game Master Reviews (156)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Storytelling
Francis
New review
Played 4 sessions
A brilliant detail-oriented GM. Someone who really knows how to make a good immsersive experience using all the tools on both the virtual tabletop and on Discord. I highly recommend Noralf if you're wanting someone who gives you good gameplay focus. He is also well balanced and very socially astute - he knows how to gauge the current vibe and how to provide the type of experience the party needs. If game pace feels a bit slow, he spices it up with combat. If a new player is struggling, he'll give a lot of help and is very patient. He also responds well to dialogue when you RP in-character, he's a brilliant improv partner!
Mihu P. (HZSMITH)
New review
Played 3 sessions
Noralf is the best! This was my first ever D&D adventure, and Noralf did everything to help me start out. He is very organized, has a comprehensive data base, with everything needed to help newbies. He was also very prompt to answer at any time I've messaged him, and had the patience to help at every step. We had thematic background music, pictures of non player characters, spaces, maps, monsters, everything was provided by Noralf in an immersive and smooth way. It was an awesome experience, and I was excited every time Noralf started telling stories roleplaying as the non player characters (he also did voices with accents! terrific!). If you're a newbie like me, or even a seasoned player, don't hesitate to trying Noralf as your Game Master. We had experienced players in our group as well and they were also impressed and happy with Noralf's approach. Overall, a fantastic experience! Thanks man! It was great!
Jacob
New review
Played 25 sessions
Very beginner friendly, thoughtful, and patient!
HelpTxTeachers - Clint
Played 4 sessions
Our session 1 did not disappoint! Our first four hour session and we cannot wait to play again. Noralf paints an amazing scene in your mind and the integration of the maps and setting pages just add to the overall suspense. He truly enjoys the game and you can tell. We are anxiously awaiting our next chance to continue the adventure.
Santiago Cardona
Played 7 sessions
Really organised and makes it very easy to get get started. Knowledgable, patient and fun.
GM Gator
Played 14 sessions
I've only been Noralf's PbP game for a few weeks, but am blown away. Their discord site is well organized, the game is well run, and Noralf really knows how to engage the players without railroading them. Getting into one of their sessions is like getting a Nat 20 on a luck check - you won't be disappointed!
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