Beth

she/her

5.0

(7)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

Published Writer

Educator

Women/Femme Identifying

Game Designer

About Beth

What You'll Get at My Table: I specialize in epic, long-running campaigns where your character's choices actually matter. My longest campaign has been running for over 14 years with the same core players- that's the kind of world-building and player investment I bring to every table. My Style: Deep Lore, Zero Homework: Rich backstories and world details are there for those who want them, but everything you need is taught naturally in-game Player-Driven Stories: Your backstory isn't just flavor text—it becomes woven into the campaign's major arcs Balanced Experience: Tactical combat, meaningful roleplay, exploration, and mystery in equal measure My Background: I've been running tabletop RPGs since 1982 (player since 1980), including convention games, play-by-email campaigns spanning 20+ years, and LARPs. I've run everything from D&D and Pathfinder to Call of Cthulhu and World of Darkness, but my heart belongs to fantasy campaigns where legends are born. Don't just take my word for it- check out the reviews from players who've been at my table for years, plus new voices from my current online campaign. With decades of experience and glowing reviews from both veteran and new players, you're joining a table that's proven both in the long haul and online.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

9 games hosted

Highly rated for: World Builder, Creativity, Inclusive

$20 per session

Average response time: 5 hours

Response rate: 100%

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I got started GMing...

when I went to college. I didn't know anyone so I put up a flyer looking for players. I found players and friends at the same time.

My favorite shows/movies are

Millennium, Good Omens, Firefly, and Babylon 5.

People are always surprised when I tell them

that since my game doesn't take place in Golarion, I will provide everyone with a world book. Players don't need to read the book in order to understand what's going; information will be shared as we go.

How Beth runs games

I love roleplaying and focus on finding what I can do to help a player’s character come alive. I look for ways to incorporate characters’ backgrounds, goals, and interests into every game so that each one is unique and personal. I want players to become invested in the game. I enjoy the exploration part of the game- whether it’s exploring an ancient city, puzzling out how to get out of a legal tangle or figuring out an ancient script. I look for players who are curious about what’s going on, want to investigate how things work, and wonder why things are the way they are. And of course, combat is always part of the game. I am less interested in hack-and-slash and more interested in encouraging players to use tactics and strategy to overcome their enemies- although sometimes it just comes down to a brawl! Plots tend to be both long and short-term. Long-term plots may take place over months (or years), while short-term plots can be resolved in a session or two. The result of plots is completely up to the actions of the characters; there are no predetermined outcomes.

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I deal with rules issues by...

listening to a quick argument, then making a quick decision if we're in the middle of something. After the game, I'm willing to sit down and discuss rules at length if necessary with the goal of coming to an agreement.

Rules are...

there to give us a guide so we all agree what characters can and cannot do, not to straitjacket us into immobilization. We're all here to have fun. I'm willing to discuss rules interpretations- especially if it strongly impacts how you play your character, but not in the middle of a game.

Beth's ideal table

It’s important to me that each player gets to have their time in the spotlight. I like players to have different focuses, so each has a chance to shine. I work with players to make sure this is the case.

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I love it when a player

comes up with an alternative that I didn't think of. I love creativity, clever thinking, and good roleplaying.

My perfect party mix is

whatever the players want to play. If you want to play it, I'll find a way to make it work. If everyone wants to play a rogue, we'll have a campaign based on that. No one needs to play any type of character they don't want to.