Kelathast

He's been DM/GM for a good number of campaigns I have been a part of, across a wide sea of genres. Whether it was Traveler, Dungeons & Dragons 5e, Cyberpunk, Deadlands, ect...he knows his stuff. If you're looking for someone who throws themselves into the lore, you've found him. Beyond an encyclopedic understanding of the history of whichever universe you find yourself in, he also does his homework with settings and map creation to really draw you into the story. He strives to make sure the players are on the same page, and working towards a goal they are all comfortable with, ending sessions with a discussion (if there is time) to gauge the vibe and adjust the next session as necessary. Oh, here's a big one for any potential first-time players feeling a little nervous: no judgement on whatever level of role-play you're willing to engage in. Speak like you're talking to an AI controlling a dungeon crawler or adopt a persona complete with an accent that doesn't leave until the session ends or anything in-between, it doesn't matter; he will add his own personal level of engagement and a varied spectrum of character engagement will not phase him. If you're trying to convince a friend to join your game, he's a great option for DM/GMing a campaign that has both beginner and veteran players, able to explain both wide concepts and clarifying minutiae without derailing the roleplay or making a player feel like they are asking too many questions.