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Ryan

Ryan (he/him)

5.0

(15)

Published Writer
Cosplayer

3 years on StartPlaying

68 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher

About me

Hi! I'm Ryan! As a Dungeon Master since 2016, I thrive in the storytelling and immersive role-playing aspects of tabletop gaming. I love crafting engaging narratives, weaving together complex characters, and guiding players through rich, dynamic worlds where their decisions shape the story. My passion for creating memorable role-playing moments fuels every game session, making each adventure a unique experience.

GM Style

I love shared storytelling so my style is definitely geared toward shaping a compelling narrative. To that end, the more a player can bring their character to life, the better I think the experience becomes for all! To put in terms of the three pillars of adventure, if I have to order it from most to least, then it’s usually: social interaction/role playing, exploration, then combat. I use character voices to bring NPCs to life so be prepared! Finally, even though these games will be virtual, I’m a Luddite when it comes to my preferred D&D experience, so I like to get as close as practicable to the physical game table environment. I use real dice, a real table, and often even use my own real DM screen to track things like marching order and initiative order.

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