Elliott (he/him)
5.0
(5)
1 year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
Really, the best thing about this hobby is it acts as a means to facilitate imagination. That's what drew me to TTRPGs: The world is endless because it exists in the minds of the people creating it. This is what makes it an experience unlike anything else and what especially excites me about the process. Elliott (yes, it is a sudden switch to the third person I agree, but hopefully it conveys the biography section better than speaking in the first person) has several years experience as a Game Master. His time as a stand-up comedian and writer deeply informs his GM-ing style which has a dash of humor and a strong narrative. To get a sense of Elliott's style you can listen to his former podcast "What's Your Damage?" though, don't hold the first episode against him, he didn't quite grasp that it was an audio medium.
GM Style
I enjoy creating homebrew worlds that allow for a group of interested and dedicated players to add-to, change, or impact. Every TTRPG world exists for players to interact and make a mark on. I also find roleplaying especially fun and like to encourage it wherever I can. Creating an intriguing and expansive world that makes players want to explore is one of my favorite things. And creating fun and multivalent battles is something I'm currently especially interested in.
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Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
Elliott is a master at not just world-building, but building a world for player characters to grow, evolve, and explore in. He pays attention to backstory and motivation, giving his players ample opportunities to have Big Moments in-story and in-game. His NPCs are richly detailed and memorable (sometimes to his chagrin), as is the world around them. And his sense of humor is second to none. We ran a D&D actual-play podcast for two years (What's Your Damage?, available on most podcasting platforms), and it was genuinely one of my favorite things I've ever done. He's a knowledgeable and incredibly fun GM who puts player experience first.
Elliott does a great job in creating a narrative-centered game with ample room for player creativity and character development. He creates a wonderful story in which you feel like your characters are both front and center as well as the driving force. He is not a stickler for following the rules to a T and will find ways to allow players do what they want to do so long as it's fair and reasonable. His combat again emphasizes theatrics and narration over strategy and tactics, again making it ideal for people more interested in a story-driven campaign. He also creates many house rules ensuring his campaign is a safe-space for all those involved.
Elliott is wonderful at improv and letting players build their own story. He's a wonderful story teller and world builder. He really makes the players feel involved and heard and safe to explore. He has fantastic NPCs you really care for and bond with, and he has the distinct honor of being making me cry in game.
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