Paul

he/him

Timezone

America/los Angeles

Language

English

Identity

Neurodivergent

Artist

About Paul

Hi! My name is Paul. I've been playing tabletop games in one form or another for over 20 years. I haven't been GM-ing quite as long, but I've still got about a decade under my belt there. I'm always happy to DM for experienced players, but I also love introducing new players to the hobby and helping them get started. I've spent the most time in D&D and Savage Worlds, but I'm always up for learning new systems.

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

Featured Prompts

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Funny, surprising, considerate

When I'm not running games I'm...

Reading, playing games, walking my dog.

How Paul runs games

I'm a big believer in the description of TTRPGs as "collaborative storytelling". I'm setting the scene, and I have some ideas about how things might play out, but I love it when players surprise me by coming up with creative solutions I never would have thought of. The players having fun, and feeling like they're not just experiencing the story, but shaping it, is my goal above and beyond all else. That doesn't mean combat encounters won't be dangerous, or puzzles won't be tricky, but I'd rather throw my prep out the window and follow a wild idea the players are excited about than railroading them through a by-the-numbers adventure they're not into. Also, I really enjoy doing silly voices, so there will probably be a lot of that.

Featured Prompts

If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...

Sam Rami

Rules are...

Helpful and important, but flexible when the situation calls for it.

When it comes to voices

I love doing them, even when I'm not good at them. I understand if you're self-conscious about doing a voice, but you will never be judged for trying one at my table.

Paul's ideal table

I love seeing things click into place for new players; the look on their faces when they suddenly realize the possibilities open to them. I love the barely controlled chaos of the table hatching a crazy plan I never would have thought of, running along a tightrope I didn't even know was there, and snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.