DM Rod
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About DM Rod
Avid gamer since the early 80's that enjoys gaming at night, computer geek by day. Played the original D&D back in the early 80's and returned to the game table in 2008. Became a sanctioned DM for WoTC and ran tables for the local game stores here in Nashville and surrounding areas. I’ve ran tables for Kobold press online and in person at Gen Con. Currently DMing 5th ed virtually every Wednesday & Sunday night online using Discord, Roll20 and Beyond. Roll for initiative!
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
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I got started GMing...
Started running sanctioned games for WoTC not long after 4e was launched, ran tables to promote local game stores for D&D Encounters, eventually did some work for Kobold Press and ran tables for them at Gen-Con.. good times!
How DM Rod runs games
Laid back, easy going with a smudge of flexibility, ok, maybe a lil more than a smudge. I believe in playing with common sense, chewing the fat, spitting out the bones when using written rules and changing on the fly for the group before me, not all tables are created equal. Rules are nothing more than guidelines to make things less complicated, especially with new players learning how to play for the first time. Role playing (RP) is an option and not hard-pressed as I'm open to any type of gaming style as long as everyone is having fun which to me is what it is all about.
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I prep by
What's prep? Never heard of it. I roll on the edge of the seat so take notes, couldn't tell ya what happened the last session cause it wasn't prepped out.. <grins>
My games focus on...
Creativity, Imagination and fly by the moment, nothing is planned so roll that beautiful bean footage! "veinte"
Rules are...
Rules? we dont need no stinkin rules! Play with common sense, rules are as follows. 1. Have Fun 2. Have fun 3. see Rule #1
DM Rod's ideal table
Wide open, come as you are, bring your best a-game and loaded with voices.. lets roll some dice eh?
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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
Goofyness, playful and bad jokes.
I love it when a player
Can be themselves and let it all hang out, no BS.. honest to goodness imagination at it's finest.. lets make it happen.
My table is not the place for...
Rules lawyers, cheaters or self-centered lone wolfers.
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