Ben Rohl | Rohl 4 Initiative (he/him)
5.0
(55)
2 years on StartPlaying
147 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
About me
I got into TTRPGs by first playing Open Legend and I fell in love with roleplaying characters, blasting baddies with magic, and exploring settings from our wildest imaginations! I quickly moved on to Dungeons & Dragons and have occasionally left it, but it is still my favorite system. It didn't take long until I started Dungeon Mastering games and haven't looked back! As a Dungeon Master, I enjoy weaving tales for many of my own characters, as well as dozens of players into my rich and vibrant worlds. In those worlds you'll find powerful magic, gods interfering with the daily lives of mortals, dragons plotting, thieves gangs warring, and anything else you could imagine! So come, pull up a seat, choose your dice, and get ready to create some incredible stories!
GM Style
All of my games combine a spread of combat, roleplaying, and exploration. I definitely do voices, and rest assured I will do my best to be consistent with an NPCs accent! I have an excellent knowledge of the rules, but I am not bound to them as I greatly enjoy the Rule of Cool playstyle! The best games in my opinion are when the players and DM build the story and world together through backstories, character interactions, and roleplay. I enjoy taking my players backstories and weaving a tale for you to unravel as you follow the breadcrumbs. It helps to build a more rich and full story as players and DM are more invested in the world they're playing in. If all that sounds wonderful to you, then I hope to see you in one of my games! Use the link below to get yourself $10 off your first game on StartPlaying! https://startplaying.games/referral/cl5gzhg746qr3bopka0rc7jt0
Games played
Game Master Reviews (55)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Knows the Rules
Storytelling
Whare Withaal • The Naive Knave
Played 7 sessions
I've had the pleasure of playing with Ben a few times now, and there has never been a session with him that I did not absolutely enjoy! He always finds ways to keep things interesting without having to invent new, confusing mechanics just to bring the fun back to an encounter or story beat. He's an excellent world builder, and I sincerely enjoy knowing that my character is contributing to the storyscape, even if we're just exploring it through one shots. That, and his characters are always a good time.
Denae
Played 3 sessions
I absolutely enjoy being in these one shots. He is a very good DM
HMan1541
Played 11 sessions
Creative scenarios and fills you in on what is happening with the world at the start of each session.
GMApelles
Played 1 sessions
Great worldbuilding and excellent mastery of digital platforms and effects.
Shard
Played 2 sessions
Nice momentum and clever creations. Very challenging.
Lance
Played 1 sessions
I played my first session with Ben today and it was a blast start to finish! Strong knowledge of the rules with a few quick and fair rulings on some gray areas we ran into made for smooth gameplay and tons of fun. The ability to drop into the rich, detailed world Ben has created and jump right into the action was fantastic. I will absolutely be back for more Dragon's Death Guild shenanigans in the future!
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