Erik

Brilliant. Waco is incredibly quick-thinking and creative, adapting seamlessly to player decisions and posing interesting questions and dilemmas that prompt players to flesh out their characters through the course of play. When our Mothership one shot ended, I would've gladly played a full campaign with our hastily assembled crew, but tragically, a carnivorous biosynthetic floor had other plans.

Paul is what I'd call a "complete DM": he's highly professional, punctual, consistent, observant, adaptable, approachable, knows the rules, knows the module, knows the VTT, clearly and patiently explains mechanics and rulings, creates an immersive atmosphere, runs flavorful and tactically interesting combats, encourages creative problem-solving, and roleplays compelling NPCs with *excellent* voice acting. As a player, I really enjoy interacting with RPG settings as if they were a real world, and I've been especially impressed with how deftly Paul balances allowing player decisions to drive the session while ensuring those decisions have believable consequences that stay within the spirit of the game. I'm now seven sessions into one of his campaigns, and I would say his skillful management of both the game and group dynamics has truly set him apart as a genuine pro. Highly recommended for any group.

This was my first experience with StartPlaying and Benjamin was excellent. He ran a one-shot teaching the rules of Draw Steel, and introduced all the mechanics in a clear, step-by-step way that kept the group immersed and engaged as they learned a very complicated system. As a newcomer to the VTT experience, I particularly appreciated how he encouraged an inclusive group dynamic and found ways to bring all players into the game.