Conor

he/him

4.9

(17)

Timezone

America/los Angeles

Identity

Teacher/Educator

Game Designer

About Conor

Hello everyone! I'm Conor the GM. I have been a GM for about 10 years. Playing through DnD 5e, Pathfinder 1st edition, LANCER, CAIN, and many other systems! I use my experience as a instructional designer to explain complex mechanics, ensure player agency, and create a fun table environment. I welcome min/maxers and new players in equal gestures as we create a thriving fantastical world based on shared storytelling and the most chaotic choices!

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

45 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Teacher

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

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I got started GMing...

10 years ago with Pathfinder 1st edition and the adventure Mummy's Mask. It was a thrill to learn about the culture of a desert town that my friends got to explore and adopt a new fuzzy friend Beary Manalow. I am incredibly lucky for these friends to have stuck with me and help me grow as a GM.

How Conor runs games

I find this section a little hard so I made a list! Being a lover of TTRPG systems I bring puzzling challenges for character builds and unique rewards that borrrow mechanics from other games! My professional improve training can match a players energy for roleplaying by creating realistic and enthralling NPCs. My passion for story structure quickly adapts a pre-written campaign to a one of a kind adventure following the players choices. With a background in film I borrow it's visual language to narrate scenery and action that is easy to follow! I am always looking to improve my GM skills and player responses are the #1 way to do so! Please let me know if my skills aren't matching your expectations or causing any confusion!

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I deal with rules issues by...

finding a middle ground everyone can agree with. I understand the necessity of a stable rule set but also recognize that everyone is at the table to laugh and have fun. I make it clear whether this will be a one time exception or add some form of difficulty to make the attempt all the more heroic.

Conor's ideal table

I craft my adventures to be welcoming to everyone, in hopes that each player can find new friends or new perspectives of how to play. I take great care in resolution management and player expectations to keep a relaxed, silly atmosphere when gaming. Whether we need a session to breathe after a tough boss fight or ramping up the tension in a pivotal scene I want each player to feel comfortable leaving the session and excited to return.