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Fish is a master at his craft -- expect a world bursting with characters, locations, lore, plots, and a multitude of little handcrafted details that pop off the screen. His worldbuilding is second to none, fully immersive with extremely entertaining and compelling characters and situations. But the unique thing about Fish's games is how sandbox they are -- in that you can choose to do anything or interact with anyone and he will somehow have a fleshed out story to spin out around the smallest of your interests or choices. Playing with Fish is like reading a fantasy book, only you have the ability to direct where the focus goes. Not only does Fish bring such wonderful world's to life, but he enmeshes the PCs into the world in ways that feel so rewarding and satisfying to their own personal stories. If you have a chance to play with Fish you will not regret it. On top of fun games, he's just a really kind and funny person to chat with and hang out with!

Tommy is a really fun GM -- he reminds me of that teenage style of gaming where you're with a bunch of your friends just riffing and laughing the session away. He has a great sense of humor, and his world and characters are engaging. Tommy is very receptive to player feedback and gives ample time to collect thoughts and wishes at the end of every session. He works hard to make everyone comfortable, and safety is a big priority in his games. I think if you're looking for a very serious or a very mechanical storyline, that Tommy may not be right for you -- but if you want to have fun, with a GM that knows how to get a group bonding immediately and always has ideas that make you laugh, Tommy is the GM for you!

Travis is a really fun and engaging GM! His session zero was incredibly detailed -- not only did he run with everyone's ideas and find ways to mesh them together to create a cohesive group, but he also had a lot of really thoughtful questions for each player to tease out and build upon their concepts. He pays a lot of attention to what people say or express interest in and weaves that back into the story. I really enjoyed his cinematic focus when it came to describing scenes or characters, which made everything feel really dramatic -- and also helped make sure the screentime was being shared equally in a way that felt natural instead of forced.

Laine is a pure joy to game with! They are extremely invested in their players, weaving intricate storylines that involve everyone, and making time to discuss and touch base on people's feelings and comfort levels at all points in a game. Laine cares deeply about what each player enjoys and what sorts of stories players want to tell and will assist their players in getting the most out of a storyline or tailoring elements to capture the essence of what their players are looking for. They've done an amazing job navigating some high-stress subjects or conflicts and always takes care of their players. On top of being a masterful GM, they're just super friendly and fun, and it's truly a great joy to be in any of Laine's games. Their games are suffused with an abundance of laughter and warm community.

Nathan is a really fun and inclusive GM! His ability to roll with people's choices and ideas is superb. He knows when to step in to push things along or add tension, but also has a perfect sense for stepping back and giving the player's freedom to interact and create their own chaos. Nathan does a good job threading the needle between different player's needs -- he would be a great GM for total newbies who need more support and a kind environment to learn and explore, and is equally as talented at letting more experienced players go forth and do what they know works for them. On the topic of Monster Hearts, I really appreciate Nathan's openness to the themes and mechanics behind the game. He shows a real willingness to make sure everyone is comfortable and can find a representation within the game that doesn't force players into black and white depictions of teenage drama or attraction. If you've previously felt that Monster Hearts was too forceful to depict the kinds of characters and relationships you enjoy, Nathan is a great choice for a safe and flexible Monster Hearts campaign where everyone is welcome. And a final shout out for his amazing voice acting and delightful NPCs!