Andrew (he/him)
5.0
(12)
1 year on StartPlaying
105 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive
About me
I've been playing table-top role playing games (TTRPG) games for years and years and years and now it's my turn to craft unforgettable experiences for other people! Join me and be a part of immersive storylines filled with vivid characters supporting your character's journey, which will be the heart of the experience. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the TTRPG universe, I tailor the game experience to suit the preferences and comfort levels of the group. Every session is a collaborative endeavour where everyone's input is valued. I will always prioritise a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere which we can establish with a comprehensive session zero. Don't like a particular rule? Great! Tell me why and give me an alternative and if it works for the story and for the rest of the group we'll run with it. The mechanics should be there to enhance, rather than impede the story and more importantly having fun! I run games using the DnD 5e ruleset, DnDBeyond, ForgeVTT, and Discord. I use a mix of official maps and custom maps built in Dungeon Alchemist for times when the narrative goes in unexpected directions - which it often does! All my players will be able to access official DnD sourcebooks and materials when building characters via DnDBeyond. Syrinscape adds another level of immersion with official soundtracks and custom soundtracks for exploration, mystery, combat, drama, and more! What are you waiting for? There are stories to be told, get in and tell me what path they should take!
GM Style
I believe in all three pillars of gameplay but I'll let the players guide me on how heavily those pillars will feature in each game. It's your game after all, I'm just here to add a layer of cohesion and consistency. I roll openly so that players can hold me accountable and because this allows for some really unexpected and wild outcomes that form those unforgettable moments that make up the heart of TTRPG games. I'll add a variety of accents to the NPCs you'll meet along the way, some pretty accurate if I do say so, and some hilariously inaccurate. Hopefully you can tell which is which!
Games played
Game platforms used
Andrew's Games
Game Master Reviews (12)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Inclusive
Mila
Played 62 sessions
He made it fun and easy for beginners to start getting used to the combat mechanics. Adding more as I have been playing with Andrew for awhile now. Andrew not only sets the scenes well, but he keeps the play going. He lets players be creative but also keeps the mechanics and rules in mind. He does amazing post game recaps that make me laugh every time while also tracking information I may have missed. He is consistent in his schedule and gives us tons of advanced notice if he needs to cancel. So glad he was my first GM because he definitely made me love the game!
Josh
Played 54 sessions
Is bald, has a beard, but doesn't use racial slurs. You know this guy can DM. Does the voice thing. Does the map thing. Rolls poorly for monsters. What more could you want out of a DM?
Fare
Played 51 sessions
An absolutely fun and engaging storyteller. Andrew is patient and everyone is having a blast!
Erika
Played 50 sessions
Playing online with Andrew was my first time ever with total strangers and from the first session having Andrew let us put down our yess and trigger and no go, I knew I was gonna feel safe with this gm, its so scary going into things like this with strangers. So many things go wrong in life and knowing I have this one safe thing to myself is really my sanctuary and safe space. I dont have to feel any sort of pressure to rp when Im not feeling good or to ever do anything Im uncomfortable roleplaying. Andrew has been such a kind and welcoming person. Im so happy about finding not just Andrew but the players that hes brought together, its something I havent been able to find irl and Im so grateful I found him. With all my heart, Im so happy to be a part of his party.
Ben
Played 42 sessions
As someone who has never played a tabletop before, highly recommend Andrew as a DM for other first time players. He's very understanding, and eases new players into roleplaying their characters. Also assisted me with tips for DM'ing a game of my own. Very happy that Andrew was my first DM.
John
Played 34 sessions
Thank you for giving me an opportunity to play DND again!!
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