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Billy Bellows

Billy Bellows (he/him)

5.0

(2)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Teacher

About me

- 15+ years of GM experience - More than a dozen RPG systems under my belt - I specialize in open-world sandbox games with high player agency - I'm extremely beginner-friendly, and I love bringing new people into this wonderful hobby

GM Style

- Focused (I try to get to the action and minimize silly table time) - Simulationist (the world reacts to player actions in expected ways) - Out-of-the-box rules systems: No house rules - Open dice rolling (fudging is forbidden) - Character voices are encouraged but not required - Patient and respectful of players of all skill and ability - Crunchy tactical combat can be fun, but shouldn't be the only thing we accomplish in a session - Smart gameplay is rewarded - Treasure-focused

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Game Master Reviews (2)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Creativity

Teacher

Ben avatar

Ben

I've consistently been a part of Billy's games for years, which is a testament to both the quality of the games and of Billy as a person. He's got a good head on his shoulders and a wide knowledge base of TTRPG systems which, when working in tandem with one another, him the flexibility to accommodate players of all playstyles. Perhaps most importantly, if something isn't quite to your liking, he'll take your input on board without breaking stride; every GM will make a mistake from time to time, but it's Billy's adaptability that puts him a rung above many, many others.

Parker Hinson avatar

Parker Hinson

Billy is a fantastic DM. He is kind, understanding, and creates a safe place for his players to come and enjoy connecting with each other over nerd stuff. One nice thing he does is spread the spotlight around so that if he notices one player hasn't spoken up in a while or isn't getting a chance to do something, he will direct the attention toward them in a fitting way. Billy is incredibly reliable, and in all the games I've played with him he's always done his prep and shows up on time which is HUGE when trying to find a DM. He's also super knowledgable not only about fantasy TTRPGs, but also fantasy as a genre, which means he has a library of knowledge to pull from and incorporate into his games.

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