
Sevan Paris (he/him)
4.9
(33)
2 years on StartPlaying
437 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
I cut my teeth on roleplaying with West End's Star Wars system at a young age. I quickly learned that RPGs were an awesome way to connect with people who have similar interests, and these games also scratch an artistic itch. When I'm not involved in something kind of geeky, I'm involved in something incredibly geeky--probably involving superheroes. I enjoy all things comics, Transformers, Science Fiction, and fantasy (especially when dice are involved). Despite each of these child-like addictions, my wife, Cindy, continues to love me in a super adult-like fashion. Also, I've published over 30 books, which you can see here: https://www.amazon.com/author/sevanparis
GM Style
I enjoy a quickly paced narrative, with lots of character, melodrama, and action. The game should serve the players and the narrative and--most importantly--be fun. I use voices and encourage other players to if they're comfortable with it. I like to use maps, to help players visualize their part in a scene, but I'm not heavy on tactics.
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Game Master Reviews (33)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
I had a poor experience with Sevan and unfortunately I can't recommend him. I signed up for one of his campaigns and was excited to see a familiar face among the players. We were discussing character ideas and I brought up a rules question proactively to make sure it wouldn't create an issue down the line. Sevan made a ruling, which I accepted, but I asked if he was open to coming up with an alternative feature to help me achieve my character concept. Rather than engage in any further discussion, I was kicked from the campaign without warning or an explanation of what the issue was. Would have appreciated the chance to discuss considering I had spent time on creating a character that I thought would have been a good fit.
Playing D&D virtually, let alone over text, is incredibly tough. But, having participated in two of Sevan's campaigns, he makes it look easy. His constant check-ins allow the parties the latitude to think things through before making decisions, setting up a reliable schedule. He took information and goals that I wanted to accomplish with my characters and have turned them into fantastic story beats, ones that feel both in line with my characters while also providing plenty of surprise and imagination. His communication is clear and effective, from what does and doesn't fly in terms of actions to when he'll be most available. If you're a player who doesn't have the time to play 3-4 hour sessions every week, keep it 100 on Sevan!
Sevan is the only PBP GM I've stuck with on StartPlaying. His games are immersive and allow for a ton of room to tell your own stories. He is a great storyteller and guide on your way through whatever adventure you choose. And he's very open to feedback or ideas in the process! Highly recommend.
Sevan is really great at crafting a story that engages the players and rewards their investment. He is very collaborative and responsive to what players want to get out of playing D&D and has proven adept at balancing multiple players with different playstyles and making sure that each of them gets a time to shine and has their version of fun. Encounters are memorable, antagonists are well developed, and the pace is very manageable for players with full time jobs and other demands in their time.
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