Austin
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About Austin
I've been running tabletop games for several years now, often using home-brew systems based in Powered by the Apocalypse. I believe that rules and mechanics should support the storytelling process, but not get in the way. I am interested in how to make tabletop as fun and easy as possible, while giving agency and control to the players and game master.
At a glance
Less than a year on StartPlaying
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When I'm not running games I'm...
Obsessively teaching Computer Science and developing learning technology.
How Austin runs games
I'm big into storytelling and roleplaying. I'm a fan of my players, and want them to overcome adversity. I don't believe in player elimination or killing off characters without consent. I am usually not interested in gritty settings. I would like everyone to have a good time, and for a compelling narrative to emerge. That said, I also like to respect the fiction and the rules, falling back on them when I'm otherwise unsure. Ultimately, the rule of cool and the rule of funny have a strong place at my table, as long as everyone is having a good time. Also I like to experiment with new systems and new ideas.
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