John the Norker
he/him
5.0
(181)
Timezone
About John the Norker
Hosted podcasts, won a D&D tournament, and GM'd hundreds of sessions using dozens of different systems. But so what? Yes, I create interesting adventures, talk in funny voices, and orchestrate cinematic fight scenes, but you breathe life into it by joining my games. The best story centers on your character, not my NPCs, the monsters you're killing, nor some plot object you're trying to find. Creating fun, believable universes is my passion, yet it's all just a backdrop for your adventures!
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
824 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Storytelling, Voices
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
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I got started GMing...
a long time ago.
How John the Norker runs games
Expect equal amounts of roleplaying, exploration, and combat. Animation, blockbuster movies, and real world history are three of my inspirations. When I learn what inspires you, we'll lean into it. Your time is valuable, and I respect that. Every player gets heard and every PC has a turn in the spotlight. Tone and genre vary, but there's plenty of fantasy, melodrama, and cinematic action. There's always laughter, too! Over 150 players have left me good reviews on StartPlaying so far. My games are easy to join and don't require DND Beyond, Roll20, Fantasy Grounds, Foundry, or anything except Discord. When battle starts, I send you a link and an Owlbear Rodeo map will pop up in your browser. It's super easy and there's nothing to install. Don't understand the basics of the game? Then learn as you play! My sessions are welcoming, LGBTQ+ positive, special needs inclusive, anti-racist, and respectful of religious and non-religious people. G-rated and other customized games available on request. If you're a team player, there's room for you at my table. Please HMU on Discord (thenorker).
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