BarbosaTheBard
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About BarbosaTheBard
Greetings Adventurers! My name is Shane and I have been a GM for over 15 years. I currently reside in the frozen north of America aka Minnesota (CST). My background is in theater performance, I love nothing more then being in front of people telling stories, which is why I became a GM in the first place. I have experience in a number of systems but my passion is for D&D 5E and SWADE (Savage Worlds Adventure edition) I have run home games in the past and run one from home now, but have been primarily a virtual GM since 2013. My Goal as a GM is to be fun and approachable. I love talking to and helping people, even if it's outside of usual game time. I am up for discussing things while I am online. I love being given feedback and critiqued, so I welcome players to tell me how they think I am doing and offer up suggestions. I want the game to be fun for everyone involved and think it's important that everyone has some creative input on the campaign. I await our meeting to begin weaving wonderous tales of adventure together!
At a glance
4 years on StartPlaying
835 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Voices
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My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be
Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Daggerheart World of Darkness
My favorite books are
The Name of The Wind (and the rest of the Kingkiller Chronicle) Ready Player One A song of ice and Fire Just about anything John Scalzi has written in the sci fi genre The Spellshop The Enderlings series by Robin Hobb The Coldfire Saga
How BarbosaTheBard runs games
I am a jack of all trades GM. I love getting deep into the story, while also hashing out some sweet combat. For me the perfect game balances both of these elements so there's a little bit of everything for everyone. I don't have a ton of experience with puzzles or similarly designed challenges, though I am down to learn and work with anyone who is interested. I love introducing new players into the expansive worlds and find it rewarding too. I also love the grizzled vets who've seen a mind flayer or two and maybe have some battle scars. Overall, I just want to have a fun time with great adventurers and spin together a really cool story.
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My games focus on...
Fun and story first and foremost, I want everyone who comes to my table to unwind and enjoy themselves and be able to tell a thrilling dramatic story. I would love it if I helped make memories with my players they will talk about for years.
Rules are...
A template that should be learned but not something you should hold on so tightly to that it gets in the way of a cool or dramatic moment in the story.
BarbosaTheBard's ideal table
My ideal table is one where a group of friends are sitting down for the purpose of telling a story together, I like to cultivate a chill atmosphere and talk with my players like friends ibe known for years. Players who are story tellers and creative who aren't afraid of a little melodrama and silliness are some of my favorite types of players. Not to say I will not challenge my party with a tough combat or two but you aren't likely to find 2d6 wolves attacking you at night just because.
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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
I know it's definitely cliche to list one of the big names but if you're into Dimension 20 you might like my table, I love running games that blend the drama and goofyness while also keeping the vibes chill and positive.
I love it when a player
Asks to do something flavorful and . maybe a little unoptimal because it fits their character and the moment on the story. I also love when players get invested in not only their character but the entire party and world around them.
My table is not the place for...
Unfortunately I don't think my table is right for murder hobo beer and pretzels kind of games. If you are just looking to kick in a door and slay some orcs every week then I might not be the GM for you.
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