Michael Cossairt (VastAnomalies) (he/him)
5.0
(18)
3 years on StartPlaying
165 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Voices
About me
Hello! My name is Michael. I am a game master with over 14 years of experience in Dungeons and Dragons and enjoy other systems such as the Sprawl, Blades in the Dark, and Fate. I have been using roll20 as an online platform since it released on Kickstarter, and have used Discord regularly for many years for voice and video communication. TTRPG's are a wonderful way to explore storytelling in a collaborative way. I love playing games with creative minds and enjoy teaching games to new players. I have experience in mental health support and crisis prevention, so I want to make sure that my tables are always safe, accepting and comfortable for everyone. I hope you'll join me in exploring the Anomalies of the Vast unknown!
GM Style
I love a good balance of both roleplaying and the tactics of a tabletop game. I will tend to do silly character voices, though none of them are very good or consistent (so feel free to laugh when I mess up). It's always better in my mind to reward clever problem solving than to expect the "right" answer. Let us find some fun ways to overcome adversity together.
Games played
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (18)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Voices
Kari
Played 96 sessions
We have had 14 sessions and all of them have been fun. The voices Mike uses and the way he adapts to even our craziest ideas (poor Horton 😭) has been amazing.
Kat
Played 48 sessions
Mike is amazing. Even with just an introduction game, he made it so fun and so engaging, it was an awesome time. Would 100% play another game (or 100) at his table again.
Vivian
Played 35 sessions
I’ve been playing with Mike for some time and he is one of my favorite GMs. His story telling and roleplaying is fantastic!
Brenna
Played 35 sessions
If you love story and rp, Mike can make it happen for you!
Zero
Played 10 sessions
Mike got me into D&D and to love it. Over the years, he used his experience as a player and grew into a great GM. Mike is caring to the players, the characters, and the story. He has branched out to other tabletops, used the concept and system to create an amazing long-term homebrew campaign. Mike took a break from GM to be a player again. I'm glad he has returned as a GM, and I bet he is returning with more ideas and experience.
Aaron
Played 4 sessions
I never actually played d&d before and played my first game with my out of state parents in their 60's with Micheal. He was extraordinarily patient and was a great leader for three novices. His love for game was quite apparent and his voices were quite fun. Very welcoming and great communication.
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