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Ace

Ace (he/him)

4.9

(10)

Streamer
Black
Teacher/Educator
Game Designer

1 year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Inclusive

About me

Welcome! I'm excited to share my passion for tabletop role-playing games with you. By day, I'm a computer science teacher, but by night, I transform into a dedicated and experienced Dungeon Master. My journey in the tabletop world began in 2009, and since then, I've honed my skills across various systems and tables. **What Makes Me Different** I bring a wealth of experience from a diverse array of games, including: -Dungeons & Dragons (3.5, 4th, and 5th editions) -Star Wars (multiple systems) -Naruto TTRPG -Stars Without Number -Mutants and Masterminds (3rd Ed) -Warhammer (Fantasy 2nd and 4th Ed, Rogue Trader) -Fantasy Flight Games (Star Wars) -Fate Core -Palladium Fantasy -Pathfinder (1st and 2nd Ed) -Starfinder -Lancer Additionally, I'm developing my own d100 tabletop system called Requiem, set to release next year. **What I Offer** When you join one of my games, you can expect: Excitement and Engagement: Each session is crafted to be thrilling and immersive. Memorable Tales: I focus on creating stories that you'll remember and cherish. Player-Centric Approach: Your enjoyment and involvement are my top priorities. Let's embark on an unforgettable adventure together!

GM Style

Are you looking for a Game Master who can deliver a captivating mix of drama, humor, and tactical challenges? Look no further! Here's what you can expect from my GM'ing style: -Drama Enthusiast: I thrive on creating dramatic, emotionally rich storylines that keep you on the edge of your seat. -Safe Space for Roleplay: Your comfort is my priority. Consent and trigger forms are signed before joining to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone. -Balanced Tone: Whether you prefer lighthearted banter or intense, serious moments, I tailor the game’s tone to match the table’s vibe. -Earned Victories: I challenge players in ways that make victories feel well-earned and deeply satisfying. -Spotlight Sharing: Every player who wants a moment in the spotlight will have their chance to shine. -Roleplay Focused: My sessions are typically 70% roleplay and 30% combat, perfect for those who love character development and immersive storytelling. -Long-Form Storytelling: My strength lies in weaving intricate, long-term narratives that keep you engaged over many sessions. -Encouraging Creativity: I foster an environment where creativity is encouraged and rewarded. Join me for an unforgettable journey where your character’s story will come to life in a vibrant, engaging world!-

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Game Master Reviews (10)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

World Builder

Inclusive

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Em

Ace is one of the best DMs I've had over my, by now, decade or so of playing TTRPGs. They were one of my first DMs when I began. They were very patient with me as I learned the ropes of TTRPGs as well as trying out their custom system, which we still play to this day weekly. One thing I'd like to highlight they do is they end every session often asking if anyone has questions, comments or concerns. At all times they focus on making sure the players are having fun, and able to properly explore what they want in their characters. This mixed with some solid management of difficulty levels makes the experience for me when he DMs. I know he won't throw something we can't handle at us, but I also know he will use something that can (in some cases has) put the party in serious danger and will push us to the limit, both in terms of getting creative with our abilities and general combat.

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Dominic Wimbish (Bo)

I've known Ace for about 4-5 years now as a DM/Player relationship, he's one of the First DM's I truly enjoyed the experience of playing with. He is firm and understanding but he's a person who needs time too and I respect that, he cares for himself as much as he cares for others, both in and out of his games.

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Philip Smith

Descriptions? Magnificent Characters? Beloved Stories? Heart-pounding Been my GM for getting up to a decade now and I've never regretted saying yes to joining his games. He puts so much time and effort into building his worlds and characters. Always asks for feedback after the sessions to help him keep track of player moods and improve for the next game. If you want a DM who takes the time to learn your character and understand how they tick (to ultimately shatter them emotionally, like we all want) I highly recommend Ace.

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Anthony Danielson

A very easy going person and if something is adding up to you like he always trys to make right

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Alexandra Durkee

I have been playing with Ace for years now, starting as a total beginner to TTRPG's, and I don't think I could have kept playing for this long without them. Ace's games are thoroughly researched with extensive background maps and items and characters, thoughtfully balanced between opportunities for roleplay and combat, and players are encouraged and guided along a captivating story line with ease. Ace's clear passion for TTRPG's is met easily by their game knowledge and experience, these being the reasons that Ace is able to keep players coming back to the same game for years, or through different games curated to that groups play style.

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Stella

Ace is one of the few GMs that I completely trust with my character concepts and plot ideas. He is open to work with you through the whole process and patient enough to guide you step by step to whatever might concern you or you don't understand. I believe it's a big bonus that he has some great campaign ideas and is able to make everyone feel special during each session. Couldn't be happier to have experienced games with him as a GM.

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