Augur (Lloyd)
5.0
(56)
2 years on StartPlaying
196 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Get $10 Discount on New Registration to SPG: https://startplaying.games/referral/cl9hv7xty004dl909oiz43t1r Long-Term (30+ years) RPG Player, GM, and enjoyer of VTT's. Over 5700+ Hours on Roll20. I GM Palladium (Rifts, Heroes Unlimited) & AGE (The Expanse, Modern AGE, Fantasy AGE) game systems. Join my Discord Community: https://discord.gg/HgCKUwneaa Hello, and welcome to my StartPlaying.games profile! My name is Lloyd (aka, Augur), and I am an experienced game master with a passion for creating immersive and exciting tabletop gaming experiences. As a GM, I believe that the most important aspect of any game is creating a welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable and have fun. Please leave your IRL politics outside the game experience. I am always happy to work with players of all skill levels and backgrounds. My game style is focused on storytelling and creating memorable moments for my players. Whether you are a fan of epic battles, complex puzzles, or intricate character development, I am committed to crafting a game that meets your interests and engages your imagination. I am experienced in a variety of game systems, including The Expanse RPG, Rifts, Heroes Unlimited, Beyond the Supernatural, Robotech, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Palladium Fantasy, and some others. I am always eager to learn new games and settings. I am comfortable running both pre-made adventures and custom campaigns, and I am happy to work with players to create unique characters and storylines that fit their preferences and play styles. In addition to running games, I also believe in fostering a sense of community and connection among my players. I am always happy to answer questions, offer advice, and provide support outside of game sessions, and I love hearing about my players' creative ideas and experiences. Thank you for considering me as your GM on StartPlaying.games! I look forward to working with you and creating a fun and memorable gaming experience together. Vivere est militare
GM Style
💖 Pulse pounding suspense ⛰️ Breathtaking maps 🎻 Excellent soundtracks 🎵 Suspenseful ambiance I'm a veteran GM who's very narrative flexible, player & player-character-focused, and motivated by the desire to have fun & entertain others. I might slip into a character voice from time to time. Players are encouraged to roleplay to whatever extent they feel comfortable. Voice acting is absolutely not required. The Palladium system lends itself to granular combat scenes, but isn't tactically complex like D&D5E. The AGE system lends itself to fast, cinematic gameplay with a heavy focus on roleplaying & narrative development.
Game Master Reviews (56)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Knows the Rules
I have played a few sessions with Augur now and each has been amazingly fun! He has a great knack for timing in the session - allowing the players to immerse in, develop, and drive part of the story/adventure; yet, he keeps the overall adventure driving forward and not letting the players stall the adventure down. The maps are always amazing 👏! And he uses music to help set the scenes and better get you into the "theater of the mind" aspect of TTRPGs. He's always willing to help, step-by-step, guide you through using your character sheets & overall layout in Roll20 which was incredibly helpful for me as a newbie to the VTT world. Whether you are a newbie, veteran, or somewhere in between, Augur's style of GM'ing is complimentary for all! He clearly has a passion for GM'ing and creating fun and engaging adventures. I highly recommend booking any open session he has. I promise you, you will NOT be disappointed. *UPDATE* The sessions keep just getting better and better each time! Like seriously, if you can make it into one of his one-shots or find an open seat in one of his regular campaigns - do your self a favor and GET BOOKED for it! *2nd UPDATE* It's been 9 months now that I have played in several of Augur's games. I am in 4 of the now! So that should tell ya something! The sessions just keep getting better and better! Augur is great at letting the players build their team dynamics and drive the course of the adventures/campaigns. He is always willing to let us try some hair-brained scheme even when it completely goes astray from the notes he creates for himself! That is the flexibility that makes an amazing GM! If you haven't joined one of his games yet - do yourself a favor and DO IT!
Not enough boxes available to pick, really, he is good at world building, Inclusive and safe, etiquette pushing, so people don't get trampled on by other players who think every moment should be about them. Brings the A game with music, maps, and sounds, which definitely sets the mood, even if a lot of his characters tend to sound a like after a while, but only cause over a decade+ you've heard the lot of them, and does a great job of teaching the games to new people, there isa reason why he doesn't have a high turn around, that requires people to leave often, which they don't, if you see an opening in a game, I suggest you grab it and give it a try.
Played a pre-gen with some established players at the table. Not super experienced with roll20, but everyone was patient. I look forward to playing with this GM in the future! Been playing in a recurring Rifts game for a few months and this past Saturday's session was awesome! I'm looking forward to future game sessions!
Since joining one of Augur/Lloyd's games, I have come to look forward to an engaging, inclusive, and entertaining experience. Our Expanse RPG sessions are one of the highlights of my month, and he puts in a great deal of care and preparation to ensure that remains to be the case. Whether you're a novice or veteran gamer, you will find a welcoming community on his Discord server, where a number of reoccurring and one-shot games are hosted.
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