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Joe (Phoenix)

Joe (Phoenix) (he/they)

4.9

(58)

LGBTQ+
Queer
Neurodivergent

1 year on StartPlaying

265 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 GM 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 craft unique experiences by weaving your character's backstory, goals, and personality into the narrative, ensuring sessions are tailored to you and your party. While I respect the core rules, I'm not rigid about them, I use the rules more like guidelines and I firmly believe in 'The Rule of Cool' and I 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 (58)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Inclusive

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Dance

Played 80 sessions

SIGN UP NOW!!!!!! 1 YEAR I have had the pleasure to play with Joe! Over the last year with multiple campaigns in two different TTRPGs and a one shot I can honestly say Joe is one of the best DMs I've played that's counting your truly whether it a highly planed out twist of his own creation or a joke me or one of the players made that came to life! Joe is a DM you isn't afraid to let you play in a creative/ way to completely change his worlds upside down, but is willing to put his foot down if you go too far trust me I've done both. SO if you like having fun with a DM? who welcomes all peoples no matter who? who will teach you to play and help you blossom in a a confident player? Join me and my friends!

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Josey

Played 73 sessions

He is a very understanding and welcoming DM to any system and player experience. They also put in the time and effort to make every session special for each player/PC at the table. 10/10 DM in and out of game

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darkydu

Played 56 sessions

Really cool gm, let's use fo some fairly insane stuff (with repercussions) and tries to work with the group so everyone is feeling good

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Crowbar

Played 52 sessions

I have had SO much fun playing under Faux Phoenix. They allow for player creativity and make sure that every PC has their moment to shine. They're very welcoming to beginners and know how to create scenes you can really immerse yourself in.

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Desi

Played 48 sessions

I am a fairly beginner player (haven't played in many groups) and Phoenix has made me feel very welcome with the group I jumped into. They do a great job incorporating player's ideas and has fun little ideas to explain something going right or wrong (my character now has glasses since she missed all her hits the first session). I highly recommend him as a DM, the story telling is great, the music and sounds are immersive and they incorporate everyone as much as they can into the game and story!

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Grayson

Played 46 sessions

Joe is an exemplary storyteller, and the perfect choice for your next TTRP experience. He has a passion for captivating his players in the story of their adventure, and he works very hard to ensure that, above all else, everyone is always comfortable in the game and having a fun experience. Although he has extensive knowledge of the rules, he is not above receiving constructive criticism from players, incorporating suggestions when possible, and favoring "rule of cool" over "rules as written" from time to time. Whether you are an experienced player or looking to try something new, I highly recommend Joe as your next GM/DM. Thank you, Joe!

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