Andy H. (A Plaidypus) (he/him)
5.0
(5)
3 years on StartPlaying
About me
What makes me unique? A list of three reasons ought to do the convincing required! 1.) Experience - I have been a DM ever since I started back in 3.5 briefly, then 4e, and now to 5th edition. To me, this has put me in the hot seat for many decisions that need to be made quickly and fairly to the betterment of all players at the table. I know what the rules are for almost anything, and in the rare case I don't, I know exactly where to find them so the pacing of our story together always keeps up. In this time I have really honed the tightrope of "I'm not against the players" and "this campaign doesn't feel dangerous." Decisions made by the players will matter, but that doesn't mean creative solutions will be punished. The players can expect a fair treatment throughout the campaign, but the ever looming threat or antagonist will not reward carelessness. 2.) Content Unlocked - I have unlocked in D&D Beyond all player choices (that I know of!), and am more than happy to acquire others if you find something that I'm missing. This gives you access to a plethora of choices while building your character, and thanks to the Beyond 20 plugin, makes for seamless play on Roll20. 3.) Passion - The joy I get from playing D&D is immeasurable. I've always been hooked, from the moment I picked out my very own first cheap translucent set of Chessex. If players are wondering how certain rules work, different character ideas they'd like to flesh out, etc., I'll be available to chat and will enjoy every minute of it! Hopefully this effectively summarizes what I excel at! Also, I'm a Plaidypus. Hope that clears up any confusion about my profile picture.
GM Style
To me, the individual interactions players get to take during the game are the most interesting part to me. I tend to use combat lightly in most campaigns, I feel that an excess of combat tends to slow the pacing of the story. When combat is utilized it is typically deadly but entirely possible to succeed in. NPC's in universe will be as real of people as I can make them, trying to put forth evocative descriptions or conversations to rope a player in. One of my favorite roleplay moments was in a game of Everyone Is John, a player attempted to use a $100 bill to purchase something and the shopkeep scoffed slightly as he muttered to himself whether or not he was going to be able to break it before asking a manager to bring change from the back. This small moment cracked the table up and brought realism to the game. If this kind of thing would be more of an inconvenience vs. an enjoyable moment, then I'm not sure if I'm the best DM for you personally, but encourage you to contact me if you find small things like this humorous!
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Game Master Reviews (5)
Chris Hubbard
Andy is a great DM with a streak of whimsy and humor. He is quick-witted and will make any RPG session fun and exciting.
Kyle
TL;DR - From Hardcore enthusiast to new and learning - I promise you'll enjoy your time with this DM. Andy is the most lively GM i've played with. He enjoys telling the story as much as he loves letting the players explore it. I think Andys greatest strength comes from his real world talent and ability to teach. In my experience, Andy is ever patient and knows how to curate his game and story for all player types. From the seasoned min\max adventurer to the newly initiated, and everywhere in between. While Andy loves to tell a good story and set a good scene, his priority has always been the players experience. Fun is #1 He plays the perfect balance in letting players get away with shenanigans if the RP is good enough, and values the individual player enjoyment as opposed to some inflexible DM's that might shut down players desire to explore the world instead of sticking to 'their' story.
Highfin
Andy is one of the best DMs I've had the luxury of playing DnD with. He is the most inclusive DM I've played with in all facets and ensures everyone's characters come to life and plays a part in the story. My favorite aspect of Andy's DM style is his passion and overall breadth of knowledge. Example, imagine your character doesn't speak Orcish and you run into some Orcs. Turns out Andy is going to start speaking to you like a full blown Orc unless your character understands it. Little things like this help you get more immersed into the world. He has so many voices to help bring a world to life and even his "Narrator" voice is wonderful. Last thing on his passion and ability to immerse a user in another land, Andy has sound effects for everything from combat to being in a tavern at the ready. You'd be surprised at how much this brings a story to life when done properly: Andy does it properly. The best thing about Andy is that he can take anything you throw at him and throw it back harder. What I mean by this is that he will find a way to make anything work inside your campaign... and make it work well!
Gaven Porter
Andy really enjoys this line of work and i cant think of someone else id rather have be my dm
Theo
Andy is by far the best DM/GM I've played with. He has a great balance of depth and casual approach, and can make the experience incredibly fun for players both new and experienced. He does some voice acting, includes sound effects, and is always able to spin a story based on what the players are trying to do. I'd highly recommend spinning up a game with him, you will absolutely enjoy it!
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