AGK

I've been a player in DMKilfoot's campaigns for almost two decades. Literally, I've been a player since the beginning when he started running TTRPGs. He's grown a lot as a DM in that time and has come to master his craft. He's inclusive, considerate, and really cares about his players having a fun time. Admittedly, I may be a little biased as I am a relative. However, when I think about those first campaigns he ran compared to the ones he does now, there is a marked improvement. I mean, he's always wanted his players to have fun and an input on the world of the game, but he is a more nuanced and responsive DM now than he was when he first started out. When I came out as Ace, he was quick to adapt and make sure the game felt safe and inclusive for me while allowing other players to have their fun too. Then, when it comes to possible triggers, he's always respectful, does after game check-ins, and provides outs for his players (plus windows and veils [or traffic light system, whatever classification you use] questionnaires as part of session 0). DMKilfoot is friendly for beginning players but works great with experienced ones too (I mean, he puts up with my rules lawyer so ;P). He sets the mood of the story through his storytelling and voices, and he builds some fun worlds that his players have plenty of input on too. He knows the rules but will defer to the Rule of Cool because (at the end of the day) he wants his players to have fun and feel safe.