Joe (Phoenix) (he/they)
5.0
(52)
1 year on StartPlaying
197 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi there! I'm Joe aka Phoenix! I'm a seasoned DM with many years of experience running all kinds of different TTRPGs! I'm very supportive of my fellow LGBTQ+ community. I enjoy crafting unique character driven stories where your silly ideas shape the world around you.
GM Style
I believe D&D 5E modules are fantastic foundations, but they're just the beginning of our adventure! I craft unique experiences by weaving your character's backstory, goals, and personality into the narrative, ensuring sessions are tailored to you and your party. Even if you've played a particular D&D module before, you'll find my approach refreshingly different. I blend homebrew elements with official content to create unexpected twists and memorable moments. While I respect the core rules, I'm not rigid about them – I firmly believe in 'The Rule of Cool' and use house rules that make your rolls more meaningful and dramatic moments more impactful. My goal is to create a dynamic, player-driven story where your choices truly matter. If you're looking for a fresh take on D&D, MotW, or Masks, where creativity and fun take center stage, I'd love to have you at my table!
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Game Master Reviews (52)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Inclusive
Brett Dupree
New review
Played 13 sessions
Joe is a very fun GM who is good at crafting exciting scenarios for their players to encounter. The NPCs he creates are very fun and interesting, with distinct personalities. They allow for player creativity and is very friendly to newer players of the game they are running. Plus they offer many games that are not D&D, and I recommend checking those games out.
Taylor Bates
Played 1 sessions
Phoenix is wonderful! The intro to D&D game wan't overwhelming and he introduced the basics in a way that was easy to understand. We had so much fun, even adopting a team mascot! If you are looking to learn, Phoenix is a great DM to get started with!
Bryan
Played 1 sessions
Had a blast it met my goal of learning and understanding.
Larry
Played 1 sessions
Joe is a great story teller! His imagination and character development made this one shot a lot of fun I look forward to adventuring with Joe again!
Ryan OConnor
Played 1 sessions
Phoenix (Joe) is a dope GM, bar none. They make playing the game a breeze and get you up and running in no time. More importantly, they roll with the punches and know how to show all the players a good time. And really, isn't that all you need from a good GM?
Timothy
Played 7 sessions
one of the best Game masters I have played with in a while
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