Vanny

he/him

5.0

(3)

Timezone

America/los Angeles

Language

English

Identity

Veteran

Game Designer

About Vanny

I’m a USAF Veteran who found a second home in tabletop games. During my tour in Germany, I was voluntold by my work mates to Dungeon Master because they all wanted to learn D&D, but not willing to Dungeon Master themselves. Little to say, I had no Idea what I was getting into....But I fell in love with the craft. As the social group started relocating around the world, I converted my skills to the world of the internet and dedicated myself to mastering the art of VTT. I always had a love for retro video games, but D&D expanded that passion. I found myself pouring into the craft and philosophy behind the classic models of 1st edition. I wanted to experience the adventures that set the standard and shaped D&D what is today, and more importantly, I weanted my players to experience it a well. Now, I bring those legendary stories back from the dead, to keep the legacy alive for modern audiences to experience!

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Sets the Mood

Featured Prompts

My favorite shows/movies are

I am a sucker for anything Fantasy. However, Lord of the Rings and Narnia will always be my top picks!

People are always surprised when I tell them

I have traveled to about 20 countries??? I lost count XD

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

Spending time with the wife or playing video games!

How Vanny runs games

My style is heavily influenced by old-school D&D, emphasizing on tactical combat and HUGE dungeon exploration. Positioning, resource management, and teamwork can make all the difference between victory and defeat. A back up character sheet might be a good idea...just in case ;) I tend to lean more into the dark, gritty fantasy theme. And anything horror is up my alley! I use Foundry VTT with custom maps, music, and effects to bring each session to life. My goal is to deliver a game that feels both classic and alive.