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Bob

Bob (he/him)

5.0

(18)

Streamer
Neurodivergent
Teacher/Educator

Less than a year on StartPlaying

24 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules

About me

Dungeons and Dragons is a favorite game of mine and I have been a GM for the last few years which has been instrumental in building my love for this game. I enjoy helping new players learn the ins and outs, but I also like to GM for experienced players as well. I feel the online community is one of the most welcoming and encouraging group of players around. I also enjoy in person games. Currently, I GM 2 long term in-person campaigns and various in-person one shots. I want to branch out into online gaming to learn more about my craft and reach a broader audience. All of my games are LGBTQ+ friendly, and I welcome all people that want to join my adventures. PS yes, I'm that old...

GM Style

I greatly appreciate the role-playing aspect of Dungeons & Dragons, as it stimulates the imagination of the participants. By role-playing, I do not imply that one must be a voice actor; rather, it involves embodying one's character as they would exist in reality. For instance, if you are portraying a druid, you should not permit the barbarian to set the forest ablaze as a distraction, as no druid would condone such behavior under any circumstances. Fostering creativity is one of the most crucial responsibilities I have as a Game Master. It is also essential to ensure the game remains enjoyable and to craft an engaging narrative. Adherence to rules is of secondary importance. If you are a player who strictly follows the rules, you can still enjoy my sessions, though you may need some patience to cope with the relaxed rule enforcement. Gameplay Details: We will be using the Lines and Veils tool, which is designed to set boundaries for the game. Lines are elements that players do not want to occur at all in the game, serving as a hard stop. Veils are elements that players do not want described in detail, and if they occur in the game, it will simply 'fade to black' and then continue. We will also have an Open Door which allows any player to take a break from the game if they feel the need, without any questions asked. Stars and Wishes is a session-end activity where players can express what they liked and what they want to change. CODE OF CONDUCT: - NO Bullying, hazing, or picking on a fellow character. You are a team and must treat each other with respect. - NO Sexual content (sweet talking may be used as persuasion but ONLY with NPCs). Keep it PG-13 in this area. - NO Shutting down other players' ideas or actions. Each player has the opportunity to voice their thoughts or intentions. If you say, "I will try..." I will determine if the game allows that action, and we will play out the outcome. If you ask the party for their opinion, that action can be decided upon by the group (in or out of character). There are no wrong answers or suggestions. This rule is overridden if someone feels uncomfortable with another's actions. - ALL interactions at the table will be "in character" unless a player says, "DM?" or "Above the table" or other way of communicating that they are not in character at that moment. This will be to clarify something or ask permission to leave the table. Do not say: "I'm going to ask the bartender if they have wine"...just ask as your character would. Regarding my refund policy, it is straightforward. If you need to skip a session, please provide at least a three-hour notice to avoid being charged. If the notice is given later than this window, you may, unfortunately, incur a charge.

Game Master Reviews (18)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Teacher

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Richard Ketterer avatar

Richard Ketterer

Played 8 sessions

Very good intro to play, patient and explained rules well and then we had a fun, challenging adventure.

Dan  avatar

Dan

Played 8 sessions

Bob is a great game master. He is very descriptive, and a great role player. He is very attentive to his players making sure everyone has a great time.

Rachel avatar

Rachel

Played 5 sessions

One of the best DMs I've ever had. Very animated story telling, fun personality and really let's you get into the story with great roleplaying. Also a goto person for all rule related questions.

Bryant Kube avatar

Bryant Kube

Played 3 sessions

I have been playing DnD with Bob for almost two years now and cannot sing him enough praise! He is a compassionate DM with the cunning to keep up role play and react to unexpected player decisions. Bob is happy to work fun voices into any game he hosts as well as being mindful and inclusive.

Jackson avatar

Jackson

Played 2 sessions

Bob is a very friendly and patient GM. I've played several games with him now as well as my first learn to play session and it's always a good time.

Lucy avatar

Lucy

Played 2 sessions

Bob is simply amazing. I wish I had that kind of introductory session when I started playing with another DM a couple of months ago. Bob is a talented educator, makes the game fun and light-hearted, takes his time to explain some basis first and then dives a bit more into game mechanics once the campaign starts. Would very much recommend for first-time players or those who's still lost even having played before like me 😅

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