Scott N (he/him)
5.0
(88)
4 years on StartPlaying
1825 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Join a campaign with one of the top-rated Game Masters on StartPlaying! I specialize in running official Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. I love introducing the game to new players, so if you're unsure of the rules, or new to online role playing games, give one of my games a try! I've run games for players from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels, including volunteering as a DM with kids and young adults with autism. My games are a safe space for LGTBQ+ players, players of colour and players with neurodiversity.
GM Style
Some notes about my games: The Tech | Voice Games - For voice games, I use Fantasy Grounds and Discord, with immersive sound from Syrinscape. You'll hear your fireball go off, when you cast it! The Tech | Text Games - For text games, I use the Avrae bot, which integrates D&D Beyond content directly into Discord. When needed, we can even include gridded combat! Player Agency - It's important that players know that their choices matter. The game environment will change and react to the player's actions from minute to minute, and session to session. Immersion - I do my best to get players to focus on the game environment, instead of their dice. Tactical maps - I favour tactical maps for combat, but don't emphasize the grid. Rules are there to be bent - I love improvised actions. If you want to bend the rules, describe how you're going to be awesome, and I'll work with you! Laughter - The game is all about laughing with/at your friends! (even the ones you haven't met yet...)
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (88)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Knows the Rules
teamcook
Played 547 sessions
Scott is a fantastic GM - he's consistent, creative, and flexible - if there's not a rule for something, he generates one on the spot, explains it, then documents it if we're going to use it moving forward. Scott keeps the game moving, but also provides breaks as needed throughout the game - if it sounds like I'm a fan... I am!
Jenny
Played 295 sessions
Scott is a talented story teller and really immerses players in the world of the campaign. He really allows for player creativity and is especially patient with new players. Highly recommend.
Tindo
Played 197 sessions
I was new to Fantasy Grounds and came into the campaign about halfway through. I love the patience that Scott has shown so far in my sessions for Rime of the Frostmaiden. He sets a tone of inviting and engaging everyone—a lot to be said of the group, as they are friendly and inviting :). Look forward to more sessions and adventures. ♥
Ausbear
Played 152 sessions
UPDATED 5/1/2022 Am now in 3 of Scott’s campaigns and appreciate the amount of effort he puts into each session. Have tried other platforms including other Tabletop Board game replacements and missed Scott’s style and Fantasy Grounds every time. So if you are unsure or a complete newbie then Scott and his campaigns are perfectly suit to give you space to learn. But for the more experienced D&D players Scott keeps you on your toes and you will enjoy his campaigns too. 😁 Original review: As a complete newbie to playing D&D myself, Scott was helpful and patient as we added our character to Fantasy Grounds in session 0. Then we started the campaign and met up with a group of thieving goblins. He was patient and made the experience great. Am looking forward to continuing this campaign and seeing how many characters I will need. 😎
Stonehill (Jordan)
Played 141 sessions
Scott was patient, attentive and really ensured everyone was involved. I have had multiple sessions, on separate campaigns and Scott not only made it fun, inspired a bit of camaraderie in the whole group but also manages to help beginners like me while not slowing down gameplay/experience for the more experienced players. I absolutely recommend trying any of the sessions, even if they start late in the campaign - he seamlessly integrates new players with style, or humour, or humorous style!. Very excited for the future sessions.
DJ
Played 140 sessions
Scott is an amazing GM. I was a bit unsure about joining play-by-post in general, but my schedule didn't work for any live games. The best thing is that he finds a perfect balance of keeping the game going and including everyone involved and enjoying it. That is not easy in PBP, but he works very hard to make it happen. It has been a ton of fun. He encourages us all to have a great time. Also, he builds a lot of tools to keep the game going and exciting for everyone in the play-by-post mode. I can't wait for more.
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