Samson
he/him
Timezone
Language
About Samson
I have been DMing for 10 years in primarily dungeons and dragons 5e. I have written homebrew settings, magic items and sub classes for 5e up to the epic levels of the game. I have also run modules and one shots for 5e. But I have played in and had small one shots in a few other systems such as Cyberpunk Red, Pathfinder 2e, Starfinder and DND 2024. I have played online with online tools as well as in person with new players and veterans alike. I have taught many new players and have had to handle some at table conflict over the years.
At a glance
2 years on StartPlaying
Featured Prompts
I got started GMing...
I wanted to craft my own worlds for my friends to play in. I like the idea of writing worlds and letting people join them and play around.
My favorite books are
Everything made by Brandon Sanderson, I am especially a fan of the Stormlight Archive. But I like a variety of other fantasy books, including Robin Hobb, and some Sarah J Maas books
When I'm not running games I'm...
Studying to become a secondary teacher, playing video games, listening to books, and watching things that interest me. OH! And thinking about more TTRPGs
How Samson runs games
My favourite games involve heavy backstory and involved roleplay in a cooperative world. I like to hand players the ability to help shape the world with backstory and in game expression/explanation. I like to ensure that each player gets hero moments and want them to RP between each other as much as they can. However I am also more then happy to let players who are less open to roleplay get the parts of the game they want out of it. If that is combat, optimization of characters or even just mostly watching and enjoying the social elements of the game. I want everyone to have a good time.
Featured Prompts
My games focus on...
Fun mostly. But I like RP heavy games with story connections and theming that interests me.
Rules are...
A guide that can be ignored for the sake of fun
Samson's ideal table
I want a chill, fun and safe vibe at my table. I want people who are happy to engage with the world and have a turn in the sun. But I don't want anyone to feel like the main character. I want people willing to role-play, but it more or a preference then a requirement. I demand all players show each other respect for all other players and for me.
Featured Prompts
I love it when a player
Uses creative expressions of their abilities to think outside of the box to solve issues. I also love when they have a backstory and investment in the world
I think min/maxing...
Fine, as long as your choice to min/max doesn't start to affect the other players. You get to make something powerful but your other players must also be having fun
Samson's Preferences
Game Mechanics