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Sam Thomas

Sam Thomas (he/they)

5.0

(7)

Queer
Neurodivergent
Teacher/Educator

2 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

About me

Sam began his journey as a DM as a way to stay connected with friends during quarantine and has since fallen in love with the role. He specializes in introducing new players to the hobby and working with his players to create inclusive and epic adventures. When not playing D&D, he enjoys reading sci-fi and fantasy, playing video games, and studying anthropology.

GM Style

I have a personal love for the complexities of puzzles and combat in D&D, but I believe that the true heart of a good campaign is based in roleplaying and communal storytelling. I constantly work to adapt the events of the game to my players to make sure that everyone is engaged and has their moment in the spotlight. I am a huge fan of homebrew content, and will often introduce my own twists when utilizing modules. I am also open to allow players to introduce homebrew as well. Overall, I view D&D as a communal activity and feel that it is my responsibility as DM to make sure everyone is having fun and feels like they have the chance to meaningfully contribute to the experience.

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Game Master Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Creativity

Storytelling

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Lia

Sam is an excellent DM that provides a great player experience that balances out battle, worldbuilding, exploration, and roleplaying! He integrates character backstory seamlessly into his homebrewed content and actively encourages player creatively. Cannot recommend him highly enough!

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Ryan

I've played alongside Sam as a player, and played several one-shots he DMed. He is creative, fun, and knows what he is doing!

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Brook

The feedback only lets you select 3 tags, but I would have chosen a lot more. During our game, the DM added fun and exciting world building and soundtracks that create an immersive experience. He uses the rule of cool more than not, which creates a space where beginning players can learn the ropes of DnD without getting anxious about all of the nitty gritty details. The story was exciting and fun, with lots of opportunities for the players to connect to each other while simultaneously solving puzzles and fighting bad guys. This was one of the most well-rounded (and incredible!) games of DnD I've ever played!

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Elliott

Sam puts so much work in to worldbuilding, mapbuilding, and creating ambience. He is always willing to let you explore your character and let backstory influence the main plot. He prioritizes storytelling over hardcore combat in my experience, so dont be afraid to request time to characterbuild with other players if thats your jam. His NPCs are legendary and such a joy to interact with! He is inclusive and kind, and expects everyone in his groups to act the same way. Ive always felt safe and seen playing with Sam. As a disabled person, he has given me so much space to explore my disabilities within my characters which is just so cool. I particularly reccomend Sam for new players because he is patient and willing to walk you through unfamiliar rules. People who are queer, disabled, or neurodivergent will feel really comfortable in his campaigns!

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Autumn

I am a brand new player and Sam has really taken a lot of time and put in a lot of effort to make sure I understand the mechanics of the game. His storytelling leaves me pondering what will happen next on the campaign until the next session. He has never made me feel put down or embarrassed by asking questions, and if anything encourages it! He is a wonderful resource and will certainly inspire you to get into the game.

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Nathan Grice

Sam ran amazing combat, rewarded clever thinking, and was always ready to Yes And whatever the party threw at them!

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