Doug Silva (he/him)
5.0
(14)
2 years on StartPlaying
97 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
As you enter the room, you can see a table with some miniature on it. At the other side of the table, you a shield that you can't identify if it's protecting someone or from someone. "Greetings" - he says - "Welcome to the table. Have a seat, your character and your dices. The ones around you are your friends for the story we are going to tell. Yes, I said WE, because indeed, it's your story. I'm just that voice that comes from nowhere sometimes to throw some Magic, Interrogative and Provocative words for you. Our story begins......" Respect is something that counts a lot for me, so everyone is welcome, since everyone is respected. New players that do not know nothing about the system, LGBTQIA+ community how wishes a safer place to play, neurodivergent, disabled and minorities are welcome and can expect to have their space protected within the roleplay.
GM Style
A Roleplay lover, but never ran away from a good battle. As I used to work as a teacher, I got some ease on learning new systems and teaching them to new or veteran players. I like to give life to the NPCs and to the characters Backgrounds, since it is the characters story that is being told. With the experience of many systems, I use the best ideas of everything I've ever read to improve the game sessions.
Games played
Game platforms used
Doug Silva's Games
Game Master Reviews (14)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
Matt
Played 2 sessions
Very good GM, you can tell he really cares about what he does.
Titus
Played 15 sessions
Doug is a great GM that cares about his players and the stories he tells. He runs a wide variety of systems, which means he's always learning and getting new ideas and trying out new ways to tell a story. Doug loves a good "devil's bargain", so if you play in one of his games, definitely come with a creative idea or two about need benefits your character could get and fun consequences for how they got it!
Rodin
Played 1 sessions
It was fun and the best introduction into the World of Darkness. It's a nice scenario for anyone, who wishes to learn how to play Vampire. No regrets here)
Tiffany
Played 11 sessions
Mr. Silva is a wonderful game master. He was patient with me when I lacked knowledge of the game. Anyone looking to start playing Vampire the Masquerade will enjoy his one shot episode. It was honestly great! Thanks!
Justin
Played 3 sessions
Great GM. I had a lot of fun with his games. Really worked with the players to make a story for their characters. Had a tons of fun.
Ross
Played 6 sessions
Doug does awesome soundtracks, walks new players through the game like a pro, and provides an environment where people can be themselves, have fun, and roleplay with other open-minded people. He does a better job than peers who have been doing this a lot longer than him. Can't recommend enough, especially if you like or are open to smaller indie games.
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