unMadeGaming (he/him)
5.0
(7)
3 years on StartPlaying
9 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
Mike is the creator and the driving force behind the tabletop multimedia production company, unMadeGaming. He is a podcaster, live streamer, game designer, and his content can be seen on YouTube, Twitch, and your favorite podcast platform. He started unMadeGaming in August of 2015 with a group of friends, a bunch of spare couches, a basement, and a dream. He is the YouTube manager for Kobold Press, as well as the producer for all of the content on the unMadeGaming network. Mike eats, sleeps, and breathes TTRPGs, speaking on panels about freelancing and live streaming at every convention he is able to. Mike just entered the writing game, publishing his homebrew setting of Glenbrook for Tales from the Loop, and he is working on several more written productions for the setting, as well as a new TTRPG using the Year Zero System. *** unMadeGaming is a veteran-owned and operated tabletop roleplaying network focused on story-telling, improvisation, and humor. We are a “beer ‘n’ pretzels” tabletop entertainment experience themed for adults, and as such, some of the topics we hit on (and some of the flavors of jokes) tend to be more towards an adult nature (or at least not for kids).
GM Style
Mike is a storyteller at heart, but his focus is on heavy narrative and cinematic scenes. He thinks being able to picture what the GM describes is great, but to picture exactly like the GM envisions it, and having it play out like a movie is even better. Having cut his teeth on D&D back in high school, he spent years playing the game and absorbing himself in the hobby, but one fateful deployment to Afghanistan later, and his mind was blown when we witnessed a completely different style of roleplaying than he was used it. Now that he's had his fill of D&D, he's moved on to more indie games, primarily anything by Free League Publishing, Monte Cook Games, and Son of Oak, but he has played hundreds of hours of tabletop games and dozens upon dozens of systems. Mike's GMing style leans heavily into nuanced characters, hours of roleplay, and compelling storytelling. He believes that combat should only serve the narrative, and dice should only come into play if there is something at stake. He is a huge fan of games with darker tones akin to shows like Stranger Things.
Games played
Game Master Reviews (7)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
aiquen
Played 9 sessions
Really good if you're into narrative roleplaying experience where rules are lighter, and the story heavier. Always accommodating, fair and with a good set of boundaries when it comes to both above table and at table things. Highly recommended if you are looking for a highly narrative experience where characters and their narrative see in focus more than tactics and war gaming.
Melissa
Played 8 sessions
Mike runs a 12 month Vaesen campaign for me and some friends. I also have followed a large number of the games he streams on his unMadeGaming twitch and youtube channel. Mike is an outstanding GM. He is easy and approachable - which is great for beginners or people who might be nervous about playing at a new table. He has high degrees of empathy and uses that empathy to ensure that everyone is having a good time, and that his table feels safe. His focus is on the people playing the game and ensuring that everyone is having a great time telling a story together. And he himself is a great storyteller, with a particular talent for creating fun and unique characters (and sometimes voices). Mike is also highly engaged in conversations outside of the game. He's eager to understand your goals in the game and to work with you to achieve those goals. And, if you're interested, he's a great teacher in all things related to ttrpgs, whether you're looking to learn a system, or your interested in becoming a better player, or you want to improve your improv or roleplaying skills, or you want tips on being a better GM yourself. I look forward to every game I play with Mike, recommend him wherever I can, and have learned a lot from him. If you have a chance, you should play a game with him too!
Snowdogs
Played 9 sessions
If you’re looking for a GM that can prep great games, ad lib and create amazing gaming experiences, look no further. Some of my most memorable gaming moments have been at Mike’s gaming table. With a range from engrossing RP to nail biting action, I’m never disappointed.
Brandy
Love working with Mike, a fantastic storyteller, creates a safe and inclusive table and allows for player creativity more than most GMs I’ve seen!
aiquen
Always accommodating for character ideas. RP heavy, rules light which I appreciate. Always an all around fun experience at his table.
Necrot1c
Having played in multiple One Shots and a Campaign with unMadeGaming I can comfortably say he is one of my favourite GM's. He tells stories with the players, and brings the world they help create to life. With fantastic descriptions of the world, the people and the troubles faced he brings this world to life. Rather than fighting against the players, unMadeGaming will work with you as a player to help bring out the story you want to tell for your character into the narrative and build the world around the PC's. Ensuring every player is involved, has their voice heard and feels like they are part of the story. He creates a table where you feel safe to explore characters and roles you normally wouldn't, and is happy to help with his immense experience at the table to help you learn how to improve your role play. You will not be disappointed joining him for a game or 10, and will wish you could sit around the table with him every day to keep telling stories.
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