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Yousodumb

Yousodumb (he/him)

5.0

(10)

Streamer
Neurodivergent
Voice Actor

2 years on StartPlaying

203 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Voices

Average response time: 3 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hi there, I'm Chris, but I'm often better by my username, yousodumb. With more than 15 years of experience in playing TTRPGs, I have successfully led over five games to completion. My expertise spans from homebrew to modules, and everything in between. What sets me apart is my ability to balance narrative and mechanical play, seamlessly mixing detailed narration with mechanical challenges. I have extensive knowledge of Pathfinder First Edition and Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition, as well as competence in various other systems, including Pathfinder Second Edition. Additionally, I'm passionate about out-of-game puzzles, such as cyphers and codes, which I love to incorporate into my games to challenge and engage players. **Note for direct messages and last minute signups**: my job is very strict about phone usage, and I might not see your message until about 30 minutes before one of my scheduled games.

GM Style

As a Game Master, I pride myself on striking a delicate balance between the mechanical aspects of gaming and the creative storytelling elements that make TTRPGs so unique. While I lean slightly more towards the mechanical side, particularly when it comes to combat, I also place a great deal of importance on rich, evocative descriptions that can transport players to other worlds and make the game feel truly immersive. One of my greatest strengths as a Game Master is my ability to create memorable NPCs that feel like fully fleshed-out characters with their own distinct mannerisms, quirks, and personalities. Whether it's a gruff tavern keeper with a heart of gold or a sinister villain with a dark past, I strive to make every character the players encounter feel like a real person with their own motivations and desires. Ultimately, my goal as a Game Master is to create an experience that is both challenging and rewarding for my players, one that balances mechanical crunch with evocative storytelling and rich roleplaying opportunities. By finding that happy medium between these three essential elements of gameplay, I believe that I can help my players have a truly unforgettable gaming experience.

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Game Master Reviews (10)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Voices

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Burton

Played 8 sessions

I have been playing with him for a few weeks now, but he really good with new people. He explains the rules clearly and he really good at emersion the PCs into the story of the adventures.

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Xilr Gnomegobbler

Played 74 sessions

The pathfinder2e ruleset is no joke, there are thousands of pages of information, surely more than a hundred of just rules. This guy has them down and knows how to explain things. He will be very good to learn from for starting pathfinder 2e, I can say this because he was for me!

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James (Datatex3)

Played 31 sessions

great GM creative and willing to include character backstory

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TheFitGM

Played 3 sessions

Was able to jump right into a game, and he worked with me to get me up to par with the other players who have been playing for a year. Very knowledgeable about Pathfinder, and keeps the game flowing pretty fluently.

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[username]

Played 4 sessions

Incredible GM with an excellent handle on pacing and telling a terrific story.

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Tyler

Played 10 sessions

Great game!

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