DM7 (Seth) (he/him)
5.0
(5)
2 years on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Rule of Cool
About me
An infatuation was formed at 13 when playing my 1st RPG (as Ghost Rider in a Rifts game) and a romantic flame was lit. This RPG mistress would mysteriously dip in and out of my life over the years, with few and sporadic games of various types (including some, but limited, D&D). Fast forward to the release and popularization of the streamlined 5th Edition, a late night run to get new games and what turned into a fateful reunion. From that day henceforth, there have been none since without the D&D muse singing her sweet melodies into my heart and my mind. I have DMed many campaigns for children, men, women, friends, family, strangers, online and IRL. I have a passion for bringing new and outside elements into game play, especially at in person sessions. I also enjoy blending OSR flavor into 5e for a more Grimdark feel. Though customizing options to optimize game play is the nuance I enjoy, and believe leads to a more enjoyable experience.
GM Style
I run a game that is open to all walks of life, humor, and expressions other wise not detracting from game play. At the table I believe things like: tact functions better than general Political Correctness and that we are big-kids and understand how respect overrides conflict. In the game however: Rule of Cool wins the day over being in the Rules Lawyer waiting room and especially that Creativity is paramount even over Character Sheets, but mostly... Victory > Everything! A DM strength of mine as reported by a previous player: "well flushed out world/ setting", and a weakness: "felt like there wasn't the time/ availability to tend to everything in game". I am an Army Veteran and appreciate tactics on the table, but know not everyone does. I offer discounts to Vets, except Navy. Jk, hop aboard Seamen! I would especially like to run for people who find it hard to join groups to play these games we love. Whether it be a physical impairment, social phobia or just wanting to stick to text (PbP) I hope to offer games for that niche.
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Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Rule of Cool
Davey
Played 2 sessions
Play by Post is a totally new concept for me and I can see now why so may people enjoy it. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher than Seth. He guides by the hand and really helps you build your story, in great part because the world he's created is so dense and well-crafted that it makes your job easy.
Everett
Seth allowed for creative character choices and builds, encouraging us to have fun and rolling with crazy antics while also keeping a firm hand on things when it came to problematic players.
Chris
The story and world building is insane! Working through a campaign now and it is wild. Laid back and easy going which is great for new and old players alike. He allows for creativity and rule of cool. However he sticks close to source material so you dont have to worry about some dnd wiki overpowered junk. A great DM for anyone in need.
Juan
He is a good laid-back DM who welcomes the chaos a party of adventurers bring to a table. He is someone that works hard on his world building but doesn't loose track of the fun factor.
Stefan
When I chose to roll my exiled barbarian of the Dale, back on 2021 for Seth's Icewind Dale campaign, I had no idea it was to become one of my favorite characters ever. I say that not just because Seth is great with worldbuilding or responsible with everyone's time, but because of how receptive to ideas that push the story forward he is. See, back then I came up with a barbarian knowing his background would be relevant to the game, but I had no expectations of seeing a formative experience such as it was. Family, gods and clan became so integral to the story I couldn't move away. Seth's care to what I wanted to bring to the table was visible, often doubling down on ideas and expressing what was possible and what was beneficial to the game. It was a very rewarding experience, and the kind of I treasure the most while playing RPG. He's a solid recommendation for anyone looking to get invested into a character and their stories.
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