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Matthew

he/him

Timezone

America/boise

Language

English

Identity

Neurodivergent

About Matthew

I am a dad, a gamer, a dreamer and worldbuilder. My mind is always creating, connecting and weaving new stories and scenarios. Being able to share them with others in an interactable medium like TTRPG's is a rare and genuine joy

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

$30 per session

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I became a GM because

I became a GM because I love the moment when imagination becomes shared reality. I have always been a dreamer and worldbuilder, but TTRPGs gave me a way to invite other people into those worlds and let them leave a mark. The best part of GMing is watching players surprise

How Matthew runs games

My GM style is immersive, player-driven, and responsive. I love “painting the scene with sound,” using music and soundscapes to help players feel the tension, wonder, danger, or emotion of a moment. I also care deeply about agency: the world should respond logically to what players do, not just wait for them to follow a script. My goal is to create vibrant, authentic worlds where player choices matter and where the table feels like they are experiencing the story from the inside.

Matthew's ideal table

My ideal table is collaborative, curious, and invested. I love a group that wants to engage with the world, care about the choices in front of them, and support each other in telling a memorable story. I enjoy players who bring creativity, humor, emotion, and bold decisions to the table — whether that means deep roleplay, clever problem-solving, cinematic combat, or simply being excited to see what happens next. The best table, to me, is one where everyone feels welcome, everyone gets room to shine, and the story becomes something we could only have built together.

Matthew's Preferences

Game style

Theater of the Mind

West Marches

Sandbox / Open World

Combat Lite

Realm Building