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Brian B.

he/him

Timezone

America/chicago

Language

English

About Brian B.

I first played and ran D&D and other RPGs in 6th grade and through college. After a long break, I came back during the pandemic, playing 5e D&D online with coworkers. That led me to start running a weekly Call of Cthulhu game — and I haven’t looked back since. I love crafting immersive stories and rich roleplaying experiences for my players.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

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

When I’m not running games, I’m usually chasing one curiosity or another — reading everything from classic fiction to history and weird tales, exploring new music, or getting outside on my bike or a good hike. I love spending time with family and friends (and my cats, who insist on “helping” with ad

How Brian B. runs games

I focus on immersive roleplaying and theater-of-the-mind storytelling. My games prioritize character interaction, meaningful choices, and dramatic moments over maps and miniatures. I love helping players bring their characters to life, exploring their personalities, conflicts, and relationships within the story. Expect rich descriptions, tense decision-making, and collaborative storytelling where your choices truly shape the narrative. Combat can happen, but it’s always in service of the story rather than the spotlight.

Brian B.'s Preferences

Game style

Theater of the Mind