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Brian The Bard

Brian The Bard (he/him)

5.0

(5)

Game Designer

1 year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive

About me

I've been running games since the 90s and been searching for the oddest games. I normally run DnD or Monster of the Week but who knows what new game I might find.

GM Style

I try to balance role playing and combat. I've always leaned towards rule of cool over rules as written. I've always been flexible and loose with the rules. What I care about is the story making sense. I know I can be coy with foreshadowing and brick jokes. I am also 100% LGBTQ friendly and supportive.

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Game Master Reviews (5)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

Inclusive

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Brack lawson

Brian made sure everyone got their moment in the spotlight, which really made the game enjoyable for all of us. The use of visual aids was a game-changer, making everything clearer and more exciting, especially for us beginners. Brian was always patient, explaining things in a way that made it easy for everyone to catch on and have fun.

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Malachi J Mecham

This guy is a fun DM! He is willing to bend some settings and some slight rules for a thematic reason. I've appreciated and enjoyed many campaigns with him!

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conner molenda

He works really well with any type of chaos that could be cause. He's great at work with any weird ideas you might have and can incorporate it well into the game.

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Spencer

Brian is down to play the game and create the story with you. He's always worked with his players to create their character's story in the game rather than forcing you into a rote role. He's open to how you want to play the game and will help you enjoy the session.

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Que Boyer

I have known and played with him for years. He has run 90% of my most favorite campaigns using a variety of systems including monster of the week, D&D 5e, Pigsmoke, Monster of the Week, Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, and more. He is deeply invested in his campaigns, favoring player creativity and able to adapt to the unexpected. He provides an excellent experience every time.

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