Stephen (he/they)
5.0
(5)
3 years on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Sets the Mood, Inclusive
About me
Hi' my name is Stephen I have been in love with all things fantasy and folklore for over 25 years, from Lord of The Rings, D&D,Video Game RPG's, Movies, Anime and much more I have been a dungeon master for just a few years now but have been doing it nonstop since, as strange as it feels sometimes it truly is a passion of mine and one of those few things I can just get lost in. I love meeting new people and the characters they create. Through the many personal aspects of D&D and roleplay. As someone who found this game later in life due to many reasons, I strive to not let others wait so long , so get out there , play some games, express yourself , I Welcome ALL PLAYERS especially you beginners ! I have always found new players to be some of the most creative players. 0 Hate or discrimination is ever allowed at my table so get out there or get in here and have a blast! feel free to shoot me any questions! Happy Adventuring
GM Style
I have a genuine passion for roleplaying, exploration, and combat, giving each aspect equal attention and care. My goal is to ensure every player is heard and every character gets their moment in the spotlight. I encourage teamwork and creative problem-solving, making sure our adventures are collaborative and engaging. I like to run a sandbox-style game that offers clear options so players never feel lost. Together, we'll create a unique adventure where your choices shape the story. I generally stick close to the rules, but I'm a fan of the "rule of cool" when a moment calls for it. I strive to keep the game fair, clean, and fun, with the ultimate goal of making you feel accomplished and satisfied. After all, we're legendary heroes, aren't we? I'm open to discussing homebrew elements and am always eager to tweak things to enhance our sessions. If you'd like to talk about your character between sessions, I'm interested in your ideas and excited to collaborate. I'm always available to answer questions through this site. If you have any doubts before signing up for a session, please contact me. I'm eager to hear from established parties seeking a new DM—whether you're a group of friends, coworkers, or family members, I'd love to guide you on an adventure together. I'm also happy to entertain requests from existing or ongoing groups for specific campaigns. Whether you have a published module in mind or just an idea you'd like to develop, I'll work with you to play the game you want to play! I offer G-rated and other customized games upon request. My sessions are inclusive, LGBTQ-friendly, anti-racist, and respectful of both religious and non-religious people. If you're a team player, there's a seat for you at my table.
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Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Sets the Mood
Inclusive
He seamlessly transitions when player interactions throw curve balls with conversations or fights, showing a never ending ability to make the session as creative and interesting as wanted/needed for the players. The story telling and role playing done by Stephen is always engaging and you can tell he puts a lot of thought and effort into the experience he is giving. And just as a plus, the background music is always a bop.
Stephen is one of the quieter DMs I've had the pleasure of playing with but he was just as enthusiastic as any other. He runs a great table, especially for beginners like myself. He never appeared to be frustrated with having to answer questions, he knew the rules & allowed for player creativity. I really appreciated that he left space for players to contribute while still managing to craft an engaging world. When I expressed that I was nervous about role playing, it felt like he went out of his way to include me without putting tons of pressure on me to speak up. I really appreciated that & it helped me come out of my shell over the course of the game. Also, as someone with ADHD I found his game to be very accommodating because he was willing to repeat things multiple times if need be & even messaged me longer pieces of information that I had a hard time writing down fast enough. I would definitely recommend this DM to any player (especially if you're shy like me) & I look forward to playing in some of his games in the future!
Stephan has been great throughout the campaign our group has been going through. This was my first ever time playing DnD and he made it very smooth and easy to understand. He is very encouraging and thorough with his preparation. He does voices for different characters and gives us as players a lot of choices. He is also very patient with explaining rules and game mechanics for any new players.
He has picked up DMing and puts loads of hours into it. He creates interesting and fun NPC's that are not part of the adventure books he has ran for us, and they turn out way more enjoyable and likeable than the prescribed ones in them. He has also recently picked up voice acting which adds a new depth to his characters. He is easy to work with and fun to play with so feel free to ask any questions you may need to ask. Fantastic DM to have for beginners or people looking to try out DND, and a blast for the experienced players like myself. There is always a nice visual appeal as well as descriptions of things and items in the world.
Main DM for the local group of friends we all share. Great at creating compelling NPCs and descriptions of environments when not visually something that a VTT can show. Would completely recommend trying a session with him running. Super helpful for beginners and tends to lean towards the player sided rulings more than Rules as Written when it affects fun.
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