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Wayne

Wayne (he/him)

5.0

(5)

Artist
Teacher/Educator

2 years on StartPlaying

2 games hosted

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, Visual Aid

About me

Hello there! I'm a D&D veteran that started with the Red Box in the 1980s and have played through every edition since. I absolutely love 5e and it is my favorite edition (so far!). I've been DMing almost exclusively for the last 20 years and in that time I've run dozens of games for players from a variety of playstyles, backgrounds and skill levels. I promise to provide you with a fantastic game, and any help/support you may need. :)

GM Style

As a veteran DM with years' worth of shenanigans under my belt, I am pretty adaptable to different types of players, their ideas and their creative solutions. I would say that Pacing is one of my strongest suits; I don't let things drag on. I know the 5e rules, and stick to them when applicable, but sometimes, you just gotta make a quick rule and move on. :) Almost every session will have a mix of the 3 pillars (Combat, Social, and Exploration). Combats are fast and intense (typically lasting an hour or less), social encounters are meaningful, and secrets and clues abound for those that know where to look... Most encounters/scenes will be story-driven and have multiple paths to victory (or defeat) - got a crazy idea? Go for it! Out of the box ideas are always welcome! I also believe in complete transparency, every single die roll I ever make will be visible to all players. For better or for worse, there will be zero fudging ever. That's me in a nutshell, feel free to reach out at any time, for any reason. Thank you for reading this, and I hope to meet you soon. :)

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Game Master Reviews (5)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Knows the Rules

Teacher

Visual Aid

Lewky Charmes (lewkycharmes) avatar

Lewky Charmes (lewkycharmes)

Played 2 sessions

I enjoy just playing roleplaying games and this game was tailored to us for us.

Sal  avatar

Sal

Played 2 sessions

He has good knowledge of the game and fun to play.

Michael avatar

Michael

Played 2 sessions

Fantastic session. The group pulled an unexpected maneuver, and he handed it like a pro. Looking forward to the next session.

Brutsk  avatar

Brutsk

Played 2 sessions

I've played in 2 games with Wayne, playing for more than a year with him as my GM. He is an amazing storyteller, who knows when to let the players do their thing and when to help move the story forward. He is always prepared and creates awesome maps and visual displays. He works well with both veteran players and newbies. Highly recommended.

Myk avatar

Myk

I've been playing games with Wayne for 15+ years. Great DM. Encourages role play, but will let your dice do the talking for you if that's what you prefer. Goes with the flow and loves player creativity.

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