Neal (he/him)
5.0
(9)
1 year on StartPlaying
9 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 19 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi, I’m Neal, a GM who thrives on collaborative, player-driven narratives. I’ve been playing TTRPGs for years and running games across multiple systems, and I'm a big believer that the best stories are the ones we create together.
GM Style
I run a lot of homebrew content because I love crafting living worlds where player choices truly matter. Your character’s backstory isn’t just flavor: it’s woven into the world, shaping the challenges you face and the allies (or enemies) you make. Whether it’s unraveling dark mysteries, leading a revolution, or surviving in a world that wants you dead, my games are designed for players who love depth, immersion, and meaningful choices. At my table (or in my play-by-posts), you can expect rich roleplay, dynamic consequences, and NPCs who feel just as real as your characters. I place a laser focus on player agency: you aren’t following a plot; you’re building it. Every decision you make leaves a mark, and every risk has real stakes. If you’re looking for a game where your character’s story matters, where the world reacts to your choices, and where tension, intrigue, and excitement are always around the corner, then let’s tell an unforgettable story together.
Game platforms used
Neal's Games
Game Master Reviews (9)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Knows the Rules
GM James Pintado
Played 6 sessions
Neal is a creative and generous DM who puts lots of work into the backend of his games. So surprised to find so much set up and ready to go at arrival. Neal is a talented writer who guided us through a charged horror PBP. So good I signed up for the same game a second time!
Kevin
Played 6 sessions
Neal runs a fantastic PbP campaign and is very new-player friendly. He sets the scene incredibly well and delivers an intriguing and engaging story. It was so much fun to work with him creating a character that fit so perfectly into his world. Can't wait for the next one.
Django
New review
Played 5 sessions
Neal is an amazing storyteller and an even better GM. His PBP campaign is interesting, engaging, and good straight fun. When I told him about the character I wanted to play, he went out of his way to get me special materials so I could play exactly what I wanted. Combat and RP is fantastic. No complaints, 11/10.
Spirit
Played 5 sessions
An amazing storyteller. Neal has been able to include everyone's individual wants for our PBP campaign, while also staying true to the awesome vision of his narrative. Definitely recommend.
Rich
Played 4 sessions
Neal is great. Super patient and helpful. Love his DM style and he really makes you feel like you're in the world.
Ruben
Playing with Neal has been a joy. I actually first met him as a player in another campaign, and they were an excellent player to role play with and bounce ideas off and when they asked if I wanted to join their game, I didn't hesitate to say yes. Neal creates a fun, immersive world with great roleplay opportunities, balanced combat, and a smooth flow to the session. He's also genuinely one of the funniest people I know. Whether you’re new to TTRPGs or a seasoned player, you’re in great hands here, he was super involved in helping me build my character and come up with a background, and even gave me a custom magic item to fit my character concept! Super responsive, organized, and really good at making sure everyone at the table feels involved and included. Can’t wait for the next game!
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