DM Method
by Lorenz Walker
Different DMs (dungeon masters) lead the game in different ways. The dungeon master is the game master or, in this case, the term world master would also be adequate. The style of the DM greatly influences the experience. I am here to tell you a bit about my way of taking you through the best of all games...
The magic word is homebrew
Unique custom experiences
First and foremost, I don't use any official DnD campaigns and none of my worlds are taken from the officially released D&D handbooks. For example, my fantasy worlds are strongly inspired by the Great Wheel cosmology, however with many differences.
In a way, everything I use is homebrew. Personalized, and custom-made.
For you, that means several things. Not only is the experience I offer my players completely different from what any other DM can offer, but this also allows me to be very flexible in the world creation so that I can consider the wishes of the players up front. Prior to beginning the game, I encourage any player to ask questions about the world. This helps with immersion and assists also in creating a strong background story for the character.
Perhaps it is also important to mention that I am neither a rules lawyer nor a number cruncher. Don't get me wrong: Rules, stats, and dice are necessary. They represent an elaborate structure of a well thought-out game and, oftentimes, they are crucial to hold unto! Still, I prefer not to lose sight of the forest from looking at the tree. In other words, I consider everything. So it is not only creativity but also my adaptability that helps ensure your enjoyment of the adventure that unfolds before you.
As Your dungeon master, my main focus is the experience of Your game.
When you are ready...
Order of Events
You contact me, letting me know, at least roughly, what you have in mind. If you are new to DnD, there is absolutely no need to feel overwhelmed. I can assist you every step of the way.
Upon receiving your inquiry, I will probably have some questions regarding the type of session and campaign you wish to play.
We can discuss this in an online chat over Discord (or Zoom, or Telegram,...), and go through the decoding questionnaire I have prepared for just this purpose, or I can send you the very same, so that each of the players simply fills it out.
(Alternatively, you may decide to play a previously prepared campaign, so one of my homebrew quest campaigns.)
After that, I prepare your campaign and we set a date for session 0. That's a free session where we talk about the creation of your character. You can also ask me questions about the world and more.
Next, you make the payment for whatever option was agreed in previous talks, while I take care of the preparations and construct your character sheet based on your choices, desires, and needs.
As soon as everything is ready, we agree on the time for the first session.
We meet on Discord (or another online video client) & your game begins.