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TheGovnar

TheGovnar (he/him)

5.0

(11)

DMs Guild Writer
Streamer
Podcaster
Published Writer
Artist
Cosplayer
Teacher/Educator

3 years on StartPlaying

1 game hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, World Builder

About me

Hi Folx! My name is Josh (TheGovnar) and I am a professional DM/GM with over a decade’s worth of experience running TTRPGs for diverse populations all across the world. I have an endless portfolio of experience at my back much of which is available for you to check out over at Twitch.tv/thewelcomeinn, a TTRPG Live actual play channel that I co-own. There you will find examples of countless campaigns, one-shots, and games I have run.

GM Style

I pair impressive creative and technical skills to create games that my players will never forget brought to them remotely. Detailed hand crafted battle maps, clever and original encounters, eerie ambiance and music, deep NPC's with individual voices and backstories. I leverage tools such as sirenscape, sound tale, roll20, dndbeyond, OBS, player checklists, and much more to bring an unforgettable and safe experience at the table for all involved. As a DM and GM I leverage years of experience as a role-player and my extensive understanding of how (and when) to apply rules to create immersive experiences that fulfil the expectations of both role players and mechanical players alike. My worlds live and breathe around each and every person at the table and feel wholly real and unique. I am equally comfortable teaching beginners how to play or working alongside experienced players to create new stories. If you enjoy expansive worlds with deep lore, dramatic combat and world encounters, thrilling role-play, and engaging use of game mechanics then I just may be the DM for you. So why not book a game today?

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Game Master Reviews (11)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

World Builder

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John

Josh is a great DM. He set up a great one-shot in a cool world and was accommodating to brand new players and old pros alike...

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Daniel

They we able to make our new player feel welcomed and comfortable while also engaging our veteran players. The custom world he created for our specific setting was perfect!

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Witchy

Josh is an amazing DM for both new and old users! 15/10 I would recommend to anyone looking for a DM. He can fit both 'rule of cool' users and 'hardcore mechanic' users. He created an entire world based on our requestors music videos and made his vision come to life. If you are looking for a DM, Josh is the way to go!

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Sarah Chaffee

There are some DMs that, the moment you enter their playspace, you know something magic is about to happen. Josh is one of these DMs. The care he puts, not just into the worlds he creates, but into making sure each character is tied interestingly into the world, leaves you as a player feeling like maybe, in some way, this wordlbuilding was created just for you and your party. Of course, this is because The Govnar's worlds are created in such a way that there is something special for every player. I am honored to have played with Josh, both in one shots, long shots, and longer term campaigns. Side note: Josh is a master MC of music for scenes. I couldn't select more than three tags, but know you're going to be hit with the emotional music RIGHT at the right time to make you cry.

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Parker Bliss

Josh is an amazing DM for all levels of experience. I came into our campaign having not played in years and he was always happy to answer any question. I've always known that I could go to him with any concern, be it gameplay or table-related and he'd hear me out happily. He's an amazing storyteller with a knack for intertwining what his players give him into the world at large. I cannot recommend him enough.

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Button

I have played in a two year campaign dmed by the Govnar and can confirm that his table is an inclusive space full of adventure and laughter. He masterfully weaves intrigue with both the grimdark and the fantastical. His worldbuilding is intricate and vast, confidently built upon an anthropologist's foundational understanding of historical progress. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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