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Cost Per Player

$20.00
Emilio Ibarra

Emilio Ibarra (he/him)

5.0

(3)

Hispanic/Latinx
Multi-lingual

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Inclusive

About me

I have been a Gamemaster and Player for two years now, time in which I've introduced the hobby to several people, running DnD 5e and Pathfinder 2e games online. My first experience with the hobby was just reading some Lord of the Rings 5e books and imagining the various situations that would come into play, throwing the dice and creating characters just for fun. After a few months, I convinced enough people to start playing, and since I was already familiar with the rules, it was natural to start as the Game Master. I helped every player create their characters, and in the first sessions explain the rules fairly simple and along the way as they're needed. I strive to run a table where everyone can shine and is comfortable both with the mechanics and the role-playing aspects. I also very much enjoy when players come up with backstories and I can tie them into the campaign so the game feels as much yours as possible. I hope we can play together soon!

GM Style

I enjoy collaborative storytelling, even running modules I like to put details of the player's characters backstories in them, and even personal missions that we can all take as side quests. Regarding combat I strive to do it fairly often, and even though I don't design it difficult, I enjoy a challenge and roll in the open, which can result in a few deaths, but it's part of the beauty. In order to have a better immersion when running sessions, I previously design maps with rich details, and select music accordingly to the mood, be it ambience or combat. I love when the players roleplay their characters with each other, leading to fun interactions and camaraderie among the party, so usually if everyone's cool with it I incentive it. I also don't mind reminding the rules and giving options to the party, while I do appreciate that players are familiar with their characters and basic things. Also love introducing people to the hobby so beginners are usually welcome!

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