Ian (he/him)
5.0
(10)
4 years on StartPlaying
3 games hosted
About me
I am Ian, one of the main storytellers for The Domain Gaming and Rollsborne. Now? Now I bring my talents to you. The Domain Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedomaingaming Rollsborne YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rollsborne
GM Style
I do love role playing but I am adaptable as well so I can adjust to a kick down the suckers door type game, both have their moments in their own right. As for rules I like to stick close to what the book says but "Rule of Cool" can make me ignore them. That being said sometimes the rules don't make sense or something breaks the rule and I will happily address them in a way that feels good for everyone. I tend to do most theater of the mind but if we need maps I will happily create them as needed. I like a bit of dark in my worlds and people have played with me will tell you that victory can come at a cost or my not come at all. Deaths aren't unfair but sometimes do happen. With the above being said generally I keep my games around a PG13 rating myself, player action of course could raise that rating. So if you like the sound of this get a hold of me and lets play a game sometime.
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Game Master Reviews (10)
Zoomiewoop
Played 1 sessions
Fantastic session! Great GM!
GameKn1ght Jim
Ian took time to engage with every player, making sure that they each had a fair share of time in the spotlight for their character. Don't be afraid to try new game systems you have never played with this GM, as you will be in save hands with Ian's creative and memorable story of YOUR characters truly leading the way. Nice touch at the end of the adventure for him to ask how the characters felt...and how the players felt during closing credits..well done!
Cobalt Blue
Ian has really great narration and a does an excellent job of describing the scenes and building drama. He created a very thrilling game that was a lot of fun. I highly recommend!
Corey
Played 1 sessions
Ian is an excellent GM that truly cares about the experience of the players at his table, going out of his way to not only ask how the characters were doing at the end of the session/campaign, but asking the players as well. Not enough GM's do this and it's refreshing to see a GM that does. 10/10, would play at table again!
David
Played 1 sessions
Agent 442 reporting about the investigation related to the House on French Hill. This case terrifies me every time I think about it and it sends shivers up my spine knowing what happened that fateful evening. Ian was a magnificent keeper and effortlessly led our group of investigators through this horrific night. There were times when our party was in multiple locations and Ian handled this with ease. It's apparent how much work he puts in to preparing for his adventures and allows people to explore as much or as little of the overall adventure as they would desire. Oftentimes I think of being a Call of Cthulhu Keeper as somebody who tries to "wrangle cats"....challenging and unpredictable at times however Ian is somebody who handles any situation quickly while still keeping a focus on the plot itself. I look forward to the next adventure with Ian!
Melina
I played with a handful of other GMs/DMs and I'd say Ian definitely is patient with his players especially new players. I constantly forget what to roll for initiative, I have little patience when it comes to learning the rules and at the time of my early TTRPGing, I had no idea what to do! I even had the courage to DM my own Vampire the Requiem campaign with a few buddies thanks to his guidance.
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