Nile S.

he/him

5.0

(5)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

Neurodivergent

Voice Actor

About Nile S.

I'm Nile, I have been playing TTRPGs for 24 years and GMing for 15. I am more than willing to show new comers to this wonderful hobby the ropes. All are welcome at my table regardless of your background, orientation, etc. My table is a safe place to explore the world of TTRPGs. Together we shall share in many a tale of grand adventures!

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Voices, World Builder, Creativity

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I became a GM because

I realized there were stories I wanted to tell and that those stories weren't necessarily already published or even told by other GMs. So I took matters into my own hands.

I got started GMing...

I got started GMing in 2011. I ran The Shackled City for 3.5 D&D. It was a level 1 to 20 campaign. My players and I spent a year completing it.

My favorite books are

I very much so enjoy Tolkien, as one who enjoys fantasy is expected. I also enjoy the thriller novels of Jeremy Robinson. I have recently discovered that I enjoy the original Conan the Cimmerian stories by Robert E. Howard.

How Nile S. runs games

I would describe my GM style as fair, inclusive, and receptive to player feedback. To me a good session should have a mix of roleplay and combat. Some sessions will possess one more than the other, that's just how things go. I try to give each player a good amount of time in the spot light, and if I can incorporate elements of their backstory in when I can, it isn't always possible but I try. If I make a mistake, I am very open to double checking, and if I am wrong I will adjust moving forward. I always encourage player feedback, the good and the bad. I try to look at negative feedback as a teachable moment for myself, and always try to adjust my style to fix any issues moving forward. These are the qualities I look for in a GM, and I try to use these qualities for any players I may have.

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Rules are...

Rules are there to keep things in order, however I view them as a rough guideline. Rules are great, but can be a bit to rigid. As important as the structure the rules provide is important, equally as important is The Rule of Cool.

When it comes to voices

I have always fancied myself an amateur VA, but with age comes some changes to your capabilities. I still can do a lot, but I acknowledge my short comings.

Nile S.'s ideal table

I try to strive for as inclusive a table as possible. Players are welcome, regardless of race, gender identity, sexuality, religion, etc. All I ask is that we all try to be respectful and patient with one another. We are all only human, we have our short comings, we all make mistakes. New players are ALWAYS welcome, I would be more than happy to teach people the joy of this wonderful hobby. If you have questions feel free to ask. Getting into character and being in character is always encouraged, but always make time for light-hearted fun.

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I love it when a player

Comes up with a creative solution to a challenge. I go in typically with a set number of ways for people to accomplish their goals, but when they can completely subvert my expectations and come up with an entirely different solution, it does my heart good.

I think it's a red flag when players...

Fall prey to The Mercer Effect which is when in TTRPGs, specifically D&D, where players hold unrealistic expectations for games based on the pro storytelling, acting, and production of the show Critical Role. This can hurt amateur GMs, when they don't posses the same skills as Matt Mercer.