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Chrono

Chrono (he/him)

5.0

(25)

Neurodivergent

3 years on StartPlaying

271 games hosted

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Storytelling, Inclusive

About me

I am Michael, 35, he/him - although I prefer to go by Chrono online. I've been playing tabletop games almost exclusively on virtual tabletops since 5e's release, embracing the playground provided by the relationship between players and the GM. I've been running RPGs on virtual tabletops since 2016, starting with 5e on Roll20. I've had a consistent group of friends and players since that time, gradually expanding into new territory by GMing for a group of people that were strangers to me at the start. Currently, I am most enamored with running Pathfinder 2e on Foundry VTT, which I feel is one of the best systems paired with the best online platform for it. Both the premium modules Paizo is putting out and the extraordinarily well made volunteer modules add immensely to the player's experience. I am free most of the time I am not playing or running a game, so I am always happy to answer any questions my players have. I'm always happy to get a message about my games, be it questions, positive reviews, or criticism! Anything I can do to help make the player experience better.

GM Style

I love to delve into character work with my players, and offer as many chances as possible for roleplaying and major decisions, providing challenging and fair combat, and making sure the theme of every adventure I run shines through. When running a premade adventure, I do the best I can to have encounters play out in a way that reflects choices made thus far, and not just stick to the text as written if it no longer makes sense. I also enjoy taking player characters and suggesting potential ties to elements of the adventure. I like to make sure that players get a consistent experience, focusing on applying rules equally to all sides. It's also important to recognize what is appropriate in each system - in a system like Masks or Wicked Ones, players are not under threat unless they choose to be - while Pathfinder 2e' combat would be cheapened if players knew that the GM would step in to save them anytime they were in a terrible spot. Beyond that, I know how easy it is to make a mistake, so I have a rule - if I make a mistake in the favor of players, it stays. If I make a mistake that hurts the players, I will revert it. My goal, no matter what, is to make sure all of my players are having a good time.

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Game Master Reviews (25)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Knows the Rules

Storytelling

Inclusive

Jake szurley  avatar

Jake szurley

Played 128 sessions

Always a blast to be part of a game with chrono he helps players like me who are new to pathfinder to understand the rule and come up with good suggestions to make gameplay mor enjoyable

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Sonaven

Played 96 sessions

Outstanding GM, makes the game fun for everyone and puts in an amazing amount of effort! He's able to clearly explain rules and mechanics so that even new players can understand, and is super patient about it too. Would 100% recommend as a GM for veterans and newcomers alike!

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Chase

Played 89 sessions

I joined Chrono’s Pathfinder 2E, Troubles under Otari and Abomination Vault campaign. I am new player into PF2E and I love it. He was a great GM for beginners and more long-term players a like. He like me have fun with my character and even use one of the recently released classes which we learned together. It was a lot of fun, and felt I got to bring in my characters back story into the campaign already. Sadly, my work schedule changed and I wasn’t able to continue or I would be staying with his group. It was a blast. I am hoping I can join back in at some point but we’ll see what happens. I highly recommend anyone who is interested in PF2E to check out Chrono. You will love it and him

James avatar

James

Played 76 sessions

Chrono is an excellent GM who has a firm understanding of the systems he judges for as well as great mastery over the virtual table top medium of Foundry. Any issues that popped up during play was easily handled. He utilizes music and modules to great effect in improving overall immersion and atmosphere. His storytelling skills were great and his NPC personality and voices did well to bring to life the world he was weaving. Our group's actions felt impactful and I could easily see things playing out in various ways. Update: Having played through an entire campaign with Chrono to almost a year, I've experienced a great time with him. Chrono shown his mastery both on and off the tables being able to accommodate cool meaningful choices as well as rally the group together whenever anyone is missing or sick for a session. Please choose Chrono if you want to experience a smoothly run campaign full of player driven possibilities.

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Joseph

Played 71 sessions

I've personally been a player in Chrono's games for roughly 5 years in many campaigns of varying length (some years long, some months, some only a session or two). I had played a tiny bit of DnD in older systems many years before that, but none of it lasted long and I only remember it vaguely, so he was effectively my first GM. He handles a group of players with different levels of social energy and experience well. He pretty much lives and breathes varying tabletop RPGs between GMing a large number of games himself and being a player in several others, so I'm excited for him to see that he's breaking in to the realm of paid DMing. Given the amount of care that he puts in to preparation of games, whether they be premade modules or custom campaigns, I absolutely think he's worth your time and money.

James avatar

James

Played 69 sessions

I've been playing at Chrono's table since April 2023, and I can't recommend him enough. He's an excellent GM, and has been a pleasure to game with.

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