Christopher.GM
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About Christopher.GM
Hi-ya! Thanks for considering my game! Here's the thing--I am NOT a pro GM. (yet?) What I am is a mental health professional, as well as a millennial nerd, a grown-up theater kid, and an amateur (but improving) TTRPG player and GM. I am here to build my GM'ing skills in order to further improve my therapeutic TTRPG group process, and I would love if you joined one of my tables. In posting games and opening tables here, I am inviting you to help me help others. By joining my games and permitting me to GM your adventures, you become part of the tapestry of experience that I draw on in my "day job". Becoming a better GM will let me be a more effective therapist in the settings where I do that work (not here). And my experience as a performer is a big part of my GMing. I was a band & theater kid that wouldn't stop. I have a degree in music, and have studied opera & musical theater. I enjoy roleplay and love crafting stories together. I am dedicated to ensuring everyone at the table has a fun & safe opportunity to be awesome, whether in 5th ed, Shadowdark, Daggerheart, Vaesen, Kids on Bikes, or whatever else we are learning together. Necessary disclaimer: I join and run games here on startplaying.games for entertainment purposes only. I can not and do not offer therapeutic services through this platform, or to anyone I meet through it. I also cannot provide professional advice, coaching or referrals. If you are experiencing a crisis, please reach out to 988 or 911 (USA) or your local emergency services.
At a glance
1 year on StartPlaying
16 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
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I got started GMing...
...because using roleplay and imagination can do more than kill regular gnolls! Ever since I started playing D&D one shots at my local game store, I couold see the therapeutic potential for TTRPGs!
My favorite shows/movies are
Startrek (even the new stuff!), Doctor Who (mostly Dr's 9 to 13), Hunter X Hunter, Isekai anime, Dimension 20, Critical Role
How Christopher.GM runs games
I bring a collaborative story telling approach and empower players to bring the world to life, whether from a module in an established setting or homebrew. Be it combat heavy, or roleplay heavy, I like to balance Rule of Cool and Rules as Written, based on what the players at the table agree they want, together.
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I deal with rules issues by...
I don't have Keen Mind (Legacy). If it seems I've made an error on something odd (I'm looking at you, grappling rule in 5e 2024), bring it up right away. Quick look-up in a Compendium if it's available, otherwise I'd prefer to make a call to keep things flowing, then "fix it in post" if we need to.