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Nate McCoy

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5.0

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Panthea
July 6, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of playing in a Cyberpunk Red game run by HollywoodDM (Nat), and it was an outstanding experience! HollywoodDM made the entire process incredibly smooth and enjoyable.

From the start, he created an immersive and engaging story that drew us all in. His vivid descriptions and dynamic storytelling brought the cyberpunk world to life, making it easy for us to get lost in the narrative. He was also incredibly patient and helpful, taking the time to explain the rules and mechanics in a way that was easy to understand.

What truly stood out was his ability to guide us through our first experience with the system. He provided us with a plethora of ideas and options for what our characters could do, ensuring that we felt empowered and excited to explore the game. His enthusiasm and dedication to making sure we had a great time were evident throughout the session.

Overall, GM Nat is an exceptional game master who excels at creating a beginner-friendly and immersive experience. If you're new to Cyberpunk Red or just looking for a fantastic game master, I highly recommend playing in one of his games!
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Khora
June 30, 2024
HollywoodDM is an incredible DM and very well experienced to anticipate my groups actions, and work with them on the fly. This oneshot was very fun and I highly recommend anyone reading this review to give him a shot. I know that I don't regret playing in his oneshot, and I know that you sure won't! And to my DM, masterfully done, masterfully played, 10 out of 10 would play again.
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Tim
June 5, 2024
I've played every permutation of D&D since 1984, and what makes every game enjoyable is a GM focused on story and character. Nate has a wide arsenal of voices and differentiated NPC motivations and in-depth back-story, which combine to make his world-building feel full and truly "alive." During game sessions, his descriptions are rich, and his pace of play is neither hindered by excessive role-play, nor Spartan/without flair combat (specifically, he doesn't pull punches in fights, which I appreciate and prefer). I've also found that even small clues and seemingly incidental details present themselves in all NPC interactions, many of which lead to entire other adventures, or even campaigns. He really does balance his non-combat/combat sections well, and while I'm not privy to other groups that he runs, my group of veteran players are thoroughly addicted. I highly recommend you hire him for your campaign, or one-shot (just don't take my time slot)!

About

Me:

I’ve been a GM for about 38 years now.  I’ve played every permutation of D&D, and also worked in a game store in the San Francisco, Bay Area (GAMESCAPE) for a couple of years.   There I thoroughly gave in to my addiction and played as many different RPGs, boardgames and card games that I could get my hands on.  Professionally,  I work in the Hollywood film “industry”, and have my own indie production company as well as being an award winning writer… which (shameless plug) I have my own 5e compatible campaign setting: Noctis I’m writing which will be produced by Deerwood Press.

 

The Fun Stuff:

Running the Game…

All you need is an imagination… well and a computer.

I use Discord for our voice/video communication during games, and we use Roll20 for our VTT (virtual table-top).  For Dungeons and Dragons games I will also you DnDBeyond to keep track of characters.

If you are a new player, don’t worry. Just remember the enjoyment of playing pretend as a kid or getting lost in the pages of your favorite novel; role-playing games are very similar.  As a group we will unravel the mystery of your adventure and follow the growth and evolution of your characters.  I do have the story planned, but the players have a hand in how the story unfolds, even I don’t know what you’ll do and that is what is SO FUN and amazing about role-playing games.  We discover the story together!

For veteran players,  I have a healthy liking for min-maxers and try to make combats tactically challenging and fun.  I enjoy watching the party succeed, but I give to the Dice-Gods, what the Dice-Gods claim and if I get hot on rolls I will wincingly watch the party die or flee.

RECAP:

We use

  • Discord (voice / video)
  • Roll20 (vtt)
  • DnDBeyond (character sheet for DnD)

If there is a game system you have always wanted to try, just ask and I’ll figure it out or recommend a great GM for you!  Send me a private message anytime on Discord, and have fun gamers!

My Discord handle: hollywood_dm

(any probs… private message about signing up)

Nate's Upcoming Games

Dragon Heist

Dungeons & Dragons 5th ed
Next session:

$25.00 / week

3 of 6 seats available
GM + Playstyle
5.0
(3)
Balanced

Murder at Maybach’s Mechanicals

D&D 5e 2024

$25.00

5 of 6 seats available
GM + Playstyle
5.0
(3)
BalancedLeans Combat

Noctis – Fall of Lords (5e & D&D 2024)

Dungeons & Dragons 5th ed
Next session:

$25.00 / week

2 of 6 seats available
GM + Playstyle
5.0
(3)
Balanced

Pharaoh – 1e Classics

Dungeons & Dragons other ed
Next session:

$20.00 / week

6 of 6 seats available
GM + Playstyle
5.0
(3)
Balanced
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Panthea
July 6, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of playing in a Cyberpunk Red game run by HollywoodDM (Nat), and it was an outstanding experience! HollywoodDM made the entire process incredibly smooth and enjoyable.

From the start, he created an immersive and engaging story that drew us all in. His vivid descriptions and dynamic storytelling brought the cyberpunk world to life, making it easy for us to get lost in the narrative. He was also incredibly patient and helpful, taking the time to explain the rules and mechanics in a way that was easy to understand.

What truly stood out was his ability to guide us through our first experience with the system. He provided us with a plethora of ideas and options for what our characters could do, ensuring that we felt empowered and excited to explore the game. His enthusiasm and dedication to making sure we had a great time were evident throughout the session.

Overall, GM Nat is an exceptional game master who excels at creating a beginner-friendly and immersive experience. If you're new to Cyberpunk Red or just looking for a fantastic game master, I highly recommend playing in one of his games!

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Khora
June 30, 2024

HollywoodDM is an incredible DM and very well experienced to anticipate my groups actions, and work with them on the fly. This oneshot was very fun and I highly recommend anyone reading this review to give him a shot. I know that I don't regret playing in his oneshot, and I know that you sure won't! And to my DM, masterfully done, masterfully played, 10 out of 10 would play again.

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Tim
June 5, 2024

I've played every permutation of D&D since 1984, and what makes every game enjoyable is a GM focused on story and character. Nate has a wide arsenal of voices and differentiated NPC motivations and in-depth back-story, which combine to make his world-building feel full and truly "alive." During game sessions, his descriptions are rich, and his pace of play is neither hindered by excessive role-play, nor Spartan/without flair combat (specifically, he doesn't pull punches in fights, which I appreciate and prefer). I've also found that even small clues and seemingly incidental details present themselves in all NPC interactions, many of which lead to entire other adventures, or even campaigns. He really does balance his non-combat/combat sections well, and while I'm not privy to other groups that he runs, my group of veteran players are thoroughly addicted. I highly recommend you hire him for your campaign, or one-shot (just don't take my time slot)!

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