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Dave

Dave (he/him)

5.0

(13)

LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent
Published Writer
Teacher/Educator

2 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Inclusive

About me

I have been playing D&D since 2e, acquired private playtester and consultancy credits in three 5e D&D books, and just earned my PhD in English literature with a dissertation studying the migration of genre from prose media into the medium of tabletop role-playing games. Come, join my table, and let me take you on an adventure!

GM Style

I’m a roleplay heavy GM who brings a professional understanding of narrative structure, amateur (but spirited) voice acting, and carefully constructed FoundryVTT campaigns to the digital table.

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Game Master Reviews (13)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Voices

Inclusive

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MK

Dave has a unique ability to take something extremely difficult (being an amazing DM) and make it look easy. Over the two years I played in his campaign, every single session was a masterclass in engagement and immersion. He was always prepared and never seemed phased, even when our party did something completely unexpected, Dave handled it smoothly. He takes the craft seriously but always leaves room for fun. Whether you're an experienced player or a total noob, he's the DM for you.

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Drag

The atmosphere that Dave creates in his campaigns is incredible. Dave's attention to detail and world building is evident in every NPC. Whether they are a pivotal character to the story or a random bystander, they will have a unique voice and a rich backstory. This, combined with the fantastic maps and settings, Dave creates an incredibly immersive experience that really pulls you (and your character!) into the world. Each session is well prepared, and you can always expect 100% effort.

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Kohji

Attention to detail and very careful about getting the details correctly. I've been playing with this DM for a few years now and would love to continue. The pace is great and the NPC's really all have a personality. It really makes the world come alive.

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Mark Sargent

Amazing, immersive, story teller. Strong lean to RAW, but great in aligning challenge with party

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Scott

Dave has a gift of quickly changing a story line to adapt to your partie’s follies or ingenuity. His style of DMing makes you care about your character and their outcomes. He also has the ability to role play NPCs to the point in which you feel like you are conversing with actual people with real lives. If you have never experienced a true open sandbox world, Dave is where you should start.

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Raul Ortiz

Best DM I have ever played with - and I played with 20+. Knows the rules, best storyteller, great use of tools, excellent RP, inclusive. He is definitely one of the best out there

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