Ace the GM

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How Ace the GM runs games

More than anything else, I want the games I run to be fun and satisfying! I want them to take advantage of what makes D&D special and create a memorable experience for everyone involved. Below are the key features that define my style and how I run games: -PLAYER MOTIVATED: I will always prioritize players having a positive experience and the majority of what happens in-game will be driven or motivated by player choices. I never want anyone to feel ostracized for lack of experience. I want to foster a gaming environment that supports all players. -RULE OF COOL: I generally stick to the Rules as Written (RAW), but lean much more toward the Rule of Cool (RoC). RAW gives the game stakes, makes victories feel earned, and is essential to the game’s internal logic. However, I ultimately only stick to RAW as much as they don’t impede on a great moment or the players having a good time. -COMEDY ORIENTED: I am a naturally silly person and I love to make people laugh! Not all games are funny or lend themselves to a comedic tone, but I do really enjoy an opportunity for humor. More often than not, I end up leaning into funny moments that occur in-game and finding humor wherever possible. Brennan Lee Mulligan (a well-known game master) is who I most attempt to mimic in this regard. He is largely comedy oriented, but seamlessly transitions into serious, heartfelt, and even dramatic moments when it benefits the player experience and storytelling. -THE FOUR Cs: These are the traits that I try to reinforce in my players (and consequently their characters): curiosity, courage, creativity, and collaboration. Be interested, make brave choices, make creative choices, and make them as a team. -FAIR AND FLEXIBLE: I will adjust my style and tone to match the specific group of players, campaign/setting, and scenario. For example, while I tend to be lenient with rules for the sake of a player learning or having an exciting moment, sometimes I will be strict with the rules for that same reason. If I am running a campaign for players that are not confident with roleplay and love combat, I will adjust the campaign accordingly to be more combat-oriented and provide a more structured approach to roleplay. -NO AI, EVER: I do not use it at all and I ask that my players not use it either (as part of the game). That includes to take notes, write backstories, or create images. For a more detailed explanation of my GM Style, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m3r5oyHf1PCnchCFWszF8TtJMosl4pbtoEFOCblSB1E/edit?usp=sharing

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Ace the GM's ideal table

My table tends to focus on narrative, strategy, and fun. We strive to tell compelling stories through character development and dramatic adventure that are still packed with comedic moments. If you like the social aspect of DnD, improv comedy, and working as a team to solve problems, you’ll enjoy my table. If you’re familiar with the series Dimension 20, that is the general atmosphere I’d like to foster and the tone I’d like to create. I do not use A.I. in any aspect of my games and I ask my players to do the same (unless it is pre-approved and for accessibility purposes). I always play via video chat with my camera on and I ask players to have their cameras on as well. D&D is inherently a social game and, in my experience, is significantly diminished when a large form of social connection is removed. Being able to see your fellow players not only fosters this connection, but also improves overall communication and the entire gameplay experience.

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