Paul Merlin (he/him)
5.0
(13)
2 years on StartPlaying
328 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
About me
Looking for an epic tabletop role-playing gaming experience? Look no further! Hi there, I'm Paul, and I've been playing TTRPGs for 21 years — 6 of which as a Game Master. I specialise in D&D 5th Edition, though I'm also open to other systems. No matter what you're looking for — tales of story and adventure or high-intensity combat — you can trust me to make sure that you get exactly the experience you desire. I take pleasure in adding depth and personalisation to my gaming sessions by tying in characters' backstories within quests. Your satisfaction will always be my top priority and I will work with you to ensure that each session exceeds your expectations!
GM Style
I like a good blend of Roleplaying and Tactical Combat, and I love to tie my characters' backstories into the narrative. I like to have combat be the last option when possible, rather than being the default approach.
Games played
Paul Merlin's Games
Game Master Reviews (13)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Inclusive
Andre Isidore
Played 107 sessions
Great session as always, I enjoyed the freedom I had to dive into some roleplaying and it was really interesting how he incorporated a brand new PC on the fly almost seamlessly into the story.
Avi
Played 71 sessions
Paul is amazing at doing a well balanced dnd session. The games regularly have a good mix of combat and NPC interactions. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a good time with DnD
Alyssa
Played 68 sessions
Great DM! Encouraging, fun and willing to homebrew stuff for you to create that awesome character of your dreams. Highly recommend!
Abers Games
Played 54 sessions
- Excellent Game Master. - Challenging but rewarding encounters. - Allows player backstories to be woven into main plot so everyone gets a spotlight.
Aillas
Played 32 sessions
Keeps us guessing, in a good way. Making an intriguing story to deal with our eclectic troupe.
iri
Played 12 sessions
PaulMerlin is an incredible GM. Since leaving my first review I played many more sessions with him and he's awesome. He's fun to play with, makes interesting worlds and engaging NPCs, and encourages creativity and thinking outside the box. You can tell he's very invested in the stories and values player ideas and input. I've so far had to leave his game for personal reasons, but I can thoroughly recommend him as your next GM and I've enjoyed every session at his (virtual) table. :)
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