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Taylor | TaylorPlayed Gaming

Taylor | TaylorPlayed Gaming (he/him)

5.0

(172)

2 years on StartPlaying

68 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Visual Aid, Creativity

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Writer, Actor, Full Time DM for 6 years. Come join me in my homebrew world for adventure, excitement and roleplay! Experience my hundreds of miniatures, cavalcade of dwarven forge terrain and all of my homemade scenery, hand drawn maps and more! Weave your character's identity into the very fabric of this worlds history and help tell the story within you!

GM Style

My games are hand tailored for the players in each specific group! Im capable of producing many different character voices ranging from stern and serious, to absurd and ridiculous, and everywhere in between. My games are typically a healthy balance of role playing, combat and exploration. These games include everything from tactical boss battles, high stakes political intrigue, mystery, romance, and more. I like creating unique quests such as heists, races, escorts, contracts and almost all of them come with a twist. I love designing handmade props, letters, clues, enemy models, map boards and terrain that are one of a kind!

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Game Master Reviews (172)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Visual Aid

Creativity

John Zafereo avatar

John Zafereo

Played 1 sessions

Taylor was a seriously awesome DM! We played one shot with him and you could tell how prepared and organized he was throughout the experience. His NPCs actually felt alive and unique. He does a great job of keeping the pace of play going. It was an action packed session and I can’t wait for the next!

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Mika

Played 1 sessions

Taylor is EXCELLENT. He manages the group well and keeps everything running smoothly. He got the group super comfortable with each other and working together quickly. Great balance of story, role play, and fighting. His characters are vivid and you could tell we only scratched the surface of the depth he'd given them.

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Shujural

Played 1 sessions

Great storytelling and voices he knew his characters and and environment inside out. Would highly recommend!

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Buck

Played 1 sessions

The best DM I've had on here. Incredible imagination and ability to not just keep the game flowing, but role with some very creative players who mixed it up quite a bit, while staying keeping the rules top of mind. Beyond impressive. Uses Zoom and a camera with a physical board and minifigs which is such a welcome change from VTTs which are sometimes a distraction. I felt like I was playing with a group of people around a table, instead of something close to a video game.

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Rob

Played 1 sessions

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Incredible One-Shot Experience!" The storytelling was absolutely phenomenal! The DM brought the world to life with amazing storytelling capabilities and cool, distinct character voices that really pulled me into the adventure. Taylor had an excellent grasp of the one-shot structure, keeping the pacing tight and engaging. What really stood out was Taylor's ability to improvise and adapt based on the group's actions and ideas. It made the experience feel collaborative, immersive, and organic—like the story was truly shaped by our choices. Every moment felt dynamic and unpredictable in the best way. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun, engaging, and memorable D&D experience! 🎲✨

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Jim

Played 2 sessions

OK, I'm old, Been playing D&D for 44 years. I've played a dozen one shots in last year, and with zero doubt, Taylor is the best online GM I've played with. His super power is maximizing fun and experience no matter who is at his table. Everyone enjoyed, no one left behind. But don't take it from me, play his one shot. Brilliant mix of roll playing, puzzle solving, and mele in one session.

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