Manny Gwen

he/him

5.0

(3)

Timezone

America/los Angeles

Language

English

Identity

LGBTQ+

Hispanic/Latinx

Neurodivergent

Published Writer

Artist

Teacher/Educator

About Manny Gwen

Hello, I'm Manny or Mannimal DM, and I want to ask, "Would you like to play a game?" Cheeky, I know... but really... I'm a gamester, not just someone who loves playing games, one who loves to solve puzzles, marvel at illusions, but I enjoy also trying my hand at making all of them. I've been playing and running games for too long to count. I enjoy telling a fun narrative campaign that makes players think, draws out character's motivations, and also provides suspense, with opportunities for fun and humor and a little buttkicking, just to be sure. I tend to run games that are close to a setting, so that the theme is present, but I love to have characters rise to become influential in the worlds in which they walk. I always strive to work with players to build connected backgrounds that are involved with the story and that bring the party together when creating the foundation for the stories we unfold. I have a background in storytelling and composition, years of experience as a teacher, and I recently ran a fantasy game center that was a hub for inclusive-minded gaming for all. I'm interested in not only telling great stories with seasoned veterans, but also helping new players find their way into role-playing games. Try out one of my one shot adventures, or ask me about starting up a D&D campaign set in Badlur's Gate, or the Feywild, or a city in Vampire: the Masquerade. See you at the table! -Manny, Mannimal DM

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling

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I got started GMing...

because I love telling stories. While I do enjoy playing games, I do love constructing fun scenarios for players to enjoy. GMing allows me to craft narratives that players get to participate in how it finishes out. The reward of what comes together is wonderful.

How Manny Gwen runs games

Here's some bullet points on my gm style: roleplay is encouraged creativity is rewarded inclusion is a constant When the rule of Cool applies, it burns some sort of resource.

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Rules are...

Well, They are there... in some games, like D&D, the rules are there and are to be followed for balance, for other games, like Vampire, the rules are there to give a guideline to help imagine a cool outcome.

Manny Gwen's ideal table

My table style allows for players to bring their imagination to the table to help build an immersive world. I tend to try to play a roleplay heavy table, but I like to leave a little room for goofs and for speculation. For my players: I'm looking for a band of players who really want to have fun solving problems with dice. I enjoy people knowing how to give one another room to shine, and suggest other's taking the spotlight when their time is right. As for my vibe: I'm laid back, and I like to set an atmosphere and tone to a scene, but I am a fun celebrant and love making scene come alive.