Rosie

I’ve been lucky enough to play many different campaigns at Michael’s table. He brings the worlds npcs and monsters to life in a very natural way. He’s very easy going and gregarious but my admiration for him is also in how he handles the challenges problem players can present. I was unfortunate to be in a group of hostile and outspoken players but Michael often naturally defused tense situations. He made sure there was space for me to enjoy the game too, and helped and listened to me when I finally did need to talk to him about my challenges. Even the fact that I enjoyed his game so much despite feeling bullied really impressed me. He made me want to keep playing just by how fun and magnetic he is! But also importantly he didn’t have room for bullying at his table. We were there to have fun and he facilitated the shifts necessary to resolve problem behaviors. He listened to everyone and made sure everyone was getting to do what they wanted in the game — all while still moving a story along, engaging us in combat, and drawing us into the plot. I can’t say enough how impressive a feat that is and how much I respect him a DM, storyteller, and person. Count yourself lucky if you find yourself at his table too.