John the Norker (he/him)
5.0
(181)
3 years on StartPlaying
717 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Storytelling, Voices
Average response time: 12 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
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 breath life into it by joining my games. The most interesting story centers on your character, not my NPCs, the monsters you're killing, nor some plot object you're trying to find. Creating universes that are interesting and believable is my passion, but it's all just a backdrop for your adventures!
GM Style
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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Game Master Reviews (181)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Storytelling
Voices
Scott
Played 9 sessions
Great GM. Great at drawing out details and making sure everyone participates equally. Very welcoming and great for beginner players.
Jamesu87
Played 1 sessions
John is a fantastic GM. He weaved a wonderful story for my birthday game which made for some narrative gold. Great for beginners and experienced players alike. He has a unique GM style and unique ways to roll the dice.
Kam
Played 11 sessions
Listen, if you have the chance to play with John the Norker as your DM, DO IT! You will not regret it! Immersive world building, fun voices, and very beginner friendly! He makes everyone feel comfortable, he encourages, and his enthusiasm is infectious. Game nights have easily turned into the highlight of my week!
jauvil
Played 4 sessions
John had a great onboarding process with plenty of information for me to get started in his world. In game he facilitates the action well while giving each player ample room to express their character. Would definitely reccommend.
Jacob
Played 51 sessions
Generally is just a fun Dm.
DanInTennessee
Played 16 sessions
We played Star Trek Adventures. It was fun and true to the fandom. John has a great ability to keep the flow of the story going. Felt like we were really in a Star Trek episode. There was suspense, mystery, humor -and great science fiction.
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