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Robert

Robert (he/him)

5.0

(8)

DMs Guild Writer
Game Designer

Less than a year on StartPlaying

37 games hosted

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, Creativity

Average response time: 20 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

I'm an author and Game Master who has been running games for 25 years... both for groups of friends, and at TTRPG conventions. I'm also in the process of designing new game systems and adventures which I hope to distribute in the future!

GM Style

I prefer to run games where the players can feel like their characters are deeply involved in the story. Even when running prepared material, I try to ensure that character backgrounds and history come to play, so that everybody gets a chance to shine. Interested in a game you don't see here? Send me a message - I can put something together for your group.

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Game Master Reviews (8)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Knows the Rules

Teacher

Creativity

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Josh

Played 7 sessions

I'm trying to learn as much I can about Shadowrun, sat in with Rob's crew and smoothly hit the ground running. I was impressed with how well the story moved without getting bogged down by the mechanics which is 100% a credit to the DM's confidence and knowledge of the system.

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Colin

Played 11 sessions

Robert knows the Shadowrun system exceptionally well and creates an engaging and fun world where you don’t have to min-max to succeed. His focus on storytelling ensures that every session feels immersive and full of rich narrative depth. He makes the game interactive and dynamic, incorporating lots of cool maps and visuals that enhance the experience. Robert is also incredibly welcoming to newcomers, making the complexities of Shadowrun approachable and enjoyable for all skill levels. 10/10 would recommend him as a GM for anyone looking to dive into a Shadowrun campaign!

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Hai Bane

Played 1 sessions

Great GM, especially for Shadowrun 5e, which can be quite complex for beginners. Very helpful and brings the game to the level needed for everyone to have fun. He creates the best atmosphere for the game, with crazy maps and music, as well as great voice acting. Don't hesitate if you want to find that wonderful game a try !

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Brett Griffin

Played 17 sessions

Robert is a great DM. He’s patient and friendly to new players. He puts a lot of time and effort into his games.

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Sam

Played 27 sessions

Robert is a great GM for Shadowrun. If you haven't ever played SR but are curious about it, Robert's game is for you. He knows the rules, but is able to flex them so the story and game session keep moving forward instead of bogging down. Since SR is so crunchy this is a great attribute in my opinion. It allows his games to have the satisfying crunch that draws lots of people to the game as well as being a narrative blast to participate in. His table is filled with great graphics and music as well and he clearly puts in time on the story to make it interesting and fun.

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Maxx Damage

Very accomodating and adaptive storytelling. Very knowledge about game systems and makes sure the player receive an awesome experience!

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