Jared
5.0
(5)
2 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Storytelling, Visual Aid
About me
G'day, Started with the 3.5e Players Handbook and was hooked on TTRPGs ever since. With over a decade of experience I love running adventures set in the vibrant high fantasy of Golarion, the mysterious wisecrackin' city streets of 1920s Arkham, the dark leering vampiric boardwalks of Santa Monica, the bizarre future funk of the Nineth World, the extraplanar exploration of the self in the City Of Doors and of course, I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains. I love her far horizons, I love her jewel-sea, Her beauty and her terror – The wide brown land for me! Playing in the fantasy that is Australia. Fast, loud and to the point, my games are snappy and dangerous with a great appreciation for players who are attentive and cooperative along with a desire to explore not just fantastical settings but fantastical ideas; who aren't afraid of putting on a funny voice or pantomiming the usual events of an adventure such as: - Sliding off a stark white glacier above a churning dark sea - Gurgling your last words in a pool of acid - Feeling your heart pound as a court case presents new evidence - Watching the dusty tomb ceiling fall towards you - Whistling as death shaves you in the heat of battle - Becoming giddy as you count up the gold pieces in a treasure hoard If this sounds like the Game Master for you, just call out a cooee and I'll be there to smash out an adventure. Just remember I am an Australian in GMT+10 (Or +11 if the curse of Daylight Savings is inflicted on me) before joining!
GM Style
Fast, directed play with overarching narratives from popular pre-written adventure paths that players can share with others as they revel in victories and commiserate lost characters. I employ the use of timers, this can be as nebulous as a 10 minute timer that will cause something to 'happen' to the scene if the players are unable to decide on a course of action all the way down to a 30 second timer for each combat round; thrilling but not for everyone! Ambient music, odd voices, befuddling puzzles, battle maps and elaborate handouts- these are the things you'll find at my table; nothing to fear for those who find this overwhelming however, I always have a cosy plush red chair in the theatre in the mind ready to fall back on should it be a desirable way to play.
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Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Knows the Rules
Storytelling
Visual Aid
Esper the Bard
A fun and very experienced GM, has a great narrating voice, keeps the game flowing so plenty happens every session
kinja katona
it was an excellent introduction to dungeons and dragons, and a great space for my friends and I
Fletcher
Jared is a great DM, had him run a few games so far, and will definitely be participating in more! A deep knowledge of rules and lore allows questions to be resolved quickly while also allowing for creativity. Combat is fluid and quick and narrated well keeping the party engaged. Definitely give him a shot!
Calvin
Jared is a great DM and ran the first campaign I'd ever played in and I've played with him many times since then. He has an excellent knowledge of both rules and lore which really helps the games run smoothly and be engaging. I really appreciate how fair he is with players, allowing for creativity while also maintaining balance. And finally he's great at pacing, keeping everyone engaged in both combat and exploration, while not being afraid to have fun with the role-playing. I really can't recommend him enough.
Brad
Jared is a great DM! He knows the story and NPCs of his adventures so well he practically never refers to material, so the game never loses momentum. He also makes sure the player's don't halt the game, using hourglasses to increase the pressure to make decisions. He uses a range of voices, music and visual aids to help make the sessions more immersive. Highly recommended!
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