John-Peter

Apelles is a true professional. His world is broad, deep, creative & complex. His knowledge of its history and lore as well as the micro and macro demographic forces makes it fully immersive. At the same time his experience and talent as a DM stand out as he’s never bogged down by the this expansive lore. Rather, it serves to bring his players’ characters to life. His sessions are punchy, fun and fascinating. He keeps them moving without putting anyone on a railroad. You are never far from a mystery to unravel, a roleplay scene or a combat. His combats are both character driven and tactically stimulating, with a wide variety of constraints and victory conditions. His campaigns are rooted deeply in his world but equally driven by his players’ preferences, characters and choices. He reinforces good table manners and player behavior at the start of every session and isn’t afraid to back up those expectations. He’s honestly the best DM I’ve rolled with. You should too.