Profesor Haltr (he/him)
5.0
(8)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Rule of Cool
About me
For me TTRPGs are a path towards the creation of characters and worlds that we can immerse ourselves in, learn new ways to interact and have fun and with each other! I am a seasoned TTRPG player for 8+ years, only reason I never GMed was because of a single reason "Rules as Written". I was told this idea that the DM should always have the world all on their own and use the book as a fixed guide for encounters and roleplay. Now that I know "Rule of Cool" exists, my approach to TTRPGs has completely changed and I can now enjoy all the years of learning the games and the new systems that allow more freedom and roleplay. As a Pychologist I believe in creating safe spaces for people at the table at all times, no matter the theme or stakes of a game. As a teacher it is my duty to continue learning and teaching whenever I can, so I love the approach to new game systems and "Learn and Play" templates When it comes to safety expect special attention to "Session 0" and a homebrew addition called "Continuos boundaries at the table".
GM Style
I love roleplay, as a theater kid myself and with out-going characters in my home games, I love bold acting and roleplaying choices, my rule in character creation is "anything can be run, as long as the character is consistent". Expect out of the box One-shots and Mini-campaigns, if there is a cool theme to follow and play through, this is the kind of table to experiment in! I bend the rules (sorry) to include hard-hitting story beats and will strive to do emotional damage to your characters if it makes a great story. However, I always think of the player first, and their character second when it comes to emotional beats, plus I am always willing to take time aside to close a wound that a character story might have accidentally opened (in their player). Lastly its important to note my tables have 0 tolerance to intolerance and I strive to make it an inclusive experience for whoever wants to join (unless it counteracts the 0 tolerance rule).
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Profesor Haltr's Games
Game Master Reviews (8)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Rule of Cool
Kate
New review
I've never gotten super emotional during a TTRPG session, but dang if this guy didn't manage to make me so invested in the character (in a one shot, mind you) that I did. ....ok, I am a bit over emotional by nature anyway, sure, but still. Great DM for both folks familiar with the system or mostly a new like myself. Fun to work with on developing characters, well prepared, and keeps the game flowing.
Major
New review
I just completed a four part mini campaign Haltr ran using Dagger Heart. It was one of best online TTRPG experiences I have had. Haltr was an excellent faciliator. He drew out collaboration between the players and took elements from our individual backstories to weave connections between the players in session zero and then kept building on it week by week doing the preperation between sessions to deepen the story and make those ties stronger. Truly an awesome experience.
Taylor Massey
New review
Really good focus on the story telling, very fun and enjoyable game and process. Overall no issues!!
Fae Wren
New review
Haltr is a great GM, happy to help you with every aspect of the game that you might get stuck on in a very chill and inclusive environment. He encourages character interactions and guides you towards story points in an engaging and entertaining way.
Theatre of Your Mind
New review
An incredible GM who crafted an amazing story. He encourages players to engage in the narrative and ensures even the shyest player stays included. I would recommend him strongly.
HarshFlamingo
New review
Amazing game, amazing storybuilding, great overall. I really recommend Haltr for his deep storyteling and building. He definitely knows how to help make the players feel like they are true heroes. Chalenging, but awesome.
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