Smuggler's Gambit

Internet

Computer

Headphones

Microphone

Discord

Roll20

Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games

Scifi

Space Opera

After the game ends, check-in with the group and talk about how you all feel. Have an open way for the group to decompress and encourage each other to practice self-care.

Aftercare

For long games or stressful content, having built-in breaks allows the group to stay focused and process content. This time can be used for bio breaks, conversation, or any other necessities.

Breaks

Lines and Veils set the boundaries of the games. Lines are hard limits for content the group doesn't want to participate in, this means that content will not be in game, referenced in game, or alluded to. Veils are soft limits, meaning that when the content arises it might be mentioned, but not described, or it could mean that when the content shows up, it results in a “fade-to-black”.

Lines and Veils

Open-Door is an assurance that anyone in the group can take a break from the game for their own safety and well-being without judgement. This should be made clear to the group.

Open Door

Session 0s are used to start the game, opening up with communication, setting expectations, and discussing any safety tools that will be used at the table.

Session 0

Sci-fi

I have been a Game master since 1985
I tend to run open sandbox style games. If you think you see a plot hook, your right, you probably encounter lots of them, but if you think you are being plot hammered, you are wrong. 
I want my players to feel they impact the "time line" if events of the world, so I remain flexible and ready to adjust to player decisions.
Do I use "modules"? Occasionally, but even then it won't follow the original, mostly just used for ideas, but I work to follow my own ideas, stories, and writing. 
I run games where the dice fall where they may. I don't fudge results for players or for npcs. Adventure always gas risks. I don't go out of my way to kill characters, but I also won't save them from bad decisions results or the fate of dice. However most games I run have a mechanic to allow players to attempt to save themselves or their comrades. 
My campaigns have typically run for multiple years. 
My style can run the spectrum from hack-n slang to role-playing oriented and in between, all based on the players choices.
Games I have run over the years:
AD&D 1st and 2nd Ed. - Gurps - Champions/Hero - Role Master 1st/2nd Ed - Space Master - Shadow Run - Traveler - Cyberpunk - HackMaster "4th ed" and current - Aces & 8s - FFG Star Wars - palladium - Vampire Masquerade - Werewolf ,
(I may be missing a few, memory lol)

I'm willing to Run nearly any genre, or world type I may be familiar with, using any of the systems I list. 

Game systems I am perpared/willing to Run:
Rolemaster (1st/2nd custom) Now RMU
HackMaster (current)
Aces & 8s
Shadow Run 
FFG Star Wars and Genysis for the following Genre: Space Scifi, post apocalypse, supers, L5R, cyber punk style, modern gang/crime organization. 

If another system is wanted, I will consider, but may require an increase in game fee.

I also have my own game system in the works for those interested in being play testers in a developing system, yet still an ongoing game. 

I also have an "Ultimate Dungeon" style setting where "groups" can schedule forays and earn points based on time and survival. 
Groups and characters will be ranked, adjusted by level and gear ratings. 
This can be attempted by formed groups, or by "PU" groups. Times will be set schedules each week for PU games. Formed groups will need to schedule ahead of times for their attempts.
HackMaster (current Ed.) is the system used, and character creation strictly followed in my "Presence". 
I currently use MapTools and discord for my VTT. 
Local games can be arranged in you live in the Northern Utah area. 

My games are LGBTQ friendly and intolerance of such will not be tolerated.

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