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Daniel Shelton

Daniel Shelton

5.0

(46)

3 years on StartPlaying

795 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Knows the Rules, Creativity

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Welcome, adventurers, to the realm of pen, dice, and paper! I am your guide, a creative writer, game designer, and fervent enthusiast of role-playing games. My journey began over 35 years ago in a cabin in the woods, where I first rolled the dice as a player of Dungeons & Dragons. Since then, I've more often taken up the mantle of Dungeon Master, weaving tales and guiding heroes through countless adventures. Based in Florida, I share my life with my wonderful wife and our three adventurous 'hobbits'. Here, in the world of Tabletop RPGs, I believe the true magic lies in the Story, the Characters, and the Choices they make. These elements combine to create those unforgettable, truly epic moments that define our journeys. Join me, and let's embark on a narrative adventure where your choices shape the saga.

GM Style

As a creative fiction writer, I excel at world building, engaging NPCs, character development, and an intriguing story that adapts to the PCs actions within the world. I am comfortable with all aspects of the game from combat to role play, from exploration to puzzles. I have GMed various campaigns with varying proportions of each. I have been a storyteller for hundreds of games, for a wide variety of groups, in traditional RPG settings, and even games of my own custom design. My specialty is being able to tailor make a gaming experience to a particular group or audience. I enjoy running campaigns for players of all kinds. New to the game? No problem! I can introduce you to wondrous worlds (and teach you the basics). Grizzled veteran? We can swap tales and I can present you with a new challenge or twist. And everything in between. In short, join my table if you want a world that comes alive where you can explore the character concept you have dreamed up.

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Game Master Reviews (46)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Knows the Rules

Creativity

Jake avatar

Jake

Played 1 sessions

I was only able to attend one session due to DST affecting my availability. From what I've seen Daniel seems like a great DM. In the first session he set the stage very well with both scene descriptions and visual aids. Options were available from the very start for interesting RP in the village and the combat was challenging but fair. I'll be coming back for one-shots, schedule permitting, and highly recommend checking his games out.

William Moquin avatar

William Moquin

Played 6 sessions

Daniel is a very talented GM. Top caliber in all facets of the game. Knows the game cold, and knows how to tell a story while being inclusive and sharing the spotlight amongst his players. I am very impressed and it's a highlight of my week. Give him a try. You won't be disappointed.

Tim avatar

Tim

Played 37 sessions

Fun, friendly, and great for those that are new or experienced alike

Craig avatar

Craig

Played 21 sessions

I have been a player in Daniels games now for three or four months. I really enjoy the way he runs his games: * he keeps them moving * he has a lot of tools that he has clearly been using for a while now that he can pull out * he is respectful and encouraging in all the interactions that I have seen/heard/been a part of * I have learned a lot from him about the right way to run a game I would absolutely recommend him to others

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Harlan Archer

Played 29 sessions

Fantastic DM Knows the rules like the back of his hand and has reasonable discussions with his players on house rules and is really good at story telling and making sure all the PC's arcs are well seen though. The discord is also really fun

Trey avatar

Trey

Today was my first time trying 5e AND my first time on Fantasy Grounds! Wow, what an experience! Dan here made everything very easy to understand and play with no trouble at all. He is a fine storyteller and just an all around excellent classic sort of dungeon master you really need for these sorts of games. Nothing but a stellar experience, 5 stars!!

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