Copperheade (Robert) (he/him)
5.0
(19)
1 year on StartPlaying
172 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Inclusive
About me
Hail and well met, adventurer! My name is Robert and I am a life long lover of all things nerdy. I like to dabble in a bit of everything but my favorite hobbies are TTRPGs and video games. I've been playing and DMing starting in the early 90s with AD&D and Tunnels & Trolls and continuing through high school and some college. After a bit of a hiatus, I came back to the game in 5e and have really enjoyed getting back into the hobby both as a player and as a DM. I am a US Air Force veteran living currently living in Texas with my wife of 17 years and our 2 children, as well as a menagerie of pets including 2 dogs and 6 cats. I started running games on SPG as a side gig doing something that I love to help support my family. It has been an absolute joy to meet and play with so many wonderful people here and I hope to keep doing this for many years to come. I am always open to questions so if there is anything else you want to know, feel free to ask. I'm looking forward to adventuring with you! Lightning round! Here are (in no particular order) some of my favorite... Books - Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, Dresden Files, Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy Movies/Directors - Boondock Saints, SLC Punk, Star Wars, Guy Ritchie, Kevin Smith, Quentin Tarantino Music - Metal, rock, punk Games - Borderlands, Fallout, Diablo, X-Com, Dark Souls, Brutal Legend, Elder scrolls TV Shows - Futurama, Rick and Morty, Star Trek, Firefly Anime - Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, Dragon Ball, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Warhammer 40k armies - Chaos marines, Tyranids, Orks
GM Style
Inclusion I strive to make my table welcoming for people of all genders, orientations and identities. I love meeting people whose backgrounds are different from mine and learning from them and their life experiences. If this bothers you, my table is not the right place for you. Variety I love all aspects of the game and prefer to have a balance between different aspects of play and I am always willing to shift that balance based on what the players are interested in. I love to make people laugh but I also like to include both seriousness and comedy, lighthearted moments and gut-wrenching drama, dangerous near-death experiences and heroic victory. I love to subvert expectations and keep my players on their toes, but most importantly I want everyone to have a great time. Player Agency I want everyone to have a chance to make meaningful contributions to the party and fulfill their character fantasies. You built your character to do really cool stuff and I want to give you the chance to do that cool stuff! I want to give all my players memories of awesome moments that you can tell stories about for years to come. A major TTRPG pet peeve of mine is when a GM tells the player what their character does, thinks, or feels. Your bond with your character is sacred and I have the rest of the entire game world to play with. Balance I am a fairly permissive GM but I also do my best to make sure all the player characters are on a fairly level playing field where everyone has a chance to shine. Your path will be fraught with danger and peril, but not to an unfair degree. I am not out to be combative and do not actively try to kill characters, but I do find that the game is much more interesting when death is a very real possibility and when your choices matter and carry weight. Narrative Focus One of my favorite aspects of TTRPGs is the collaborative storytelling. I love when the players and their characters to help drive the story and the world building. A core pillar of my games is ensuring the decisions your characters make are meaningful, and have a real impact on the world around them. I love allowing the players' actions to influence the direction of the campaign. I want to give you the opportunity to explore the story of your character and I also love working backstories into the campaign. House Rules: I only have a few house rules and they are focused on creating a better playing experience and characters that are more fun to play. Check them out here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ry1qLvL9FIZQ1FArPkJLHQsTMiMjtmvbQJBsDOzoY14/
Games played
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (19)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Rule of Cool
Inclusive
Emily
Played 79 sessions
Let me tell you about my friend, Robert. I came to DnD off of one failed campaign and, though confident in my ability to make up nonsense, I had no idea what I was doing. He was incredibly patient in explaining and then often re-explaining what I needed to do and when I needed to do it. He is instructive without being patronizing. He is kind while enforcing rules. He allows for the most insane and far-fetched situations with a sense of accommodation and whimsy that would make Josiah DnD himself (or whomever invented this game) weep with pride. He happily accepts both sound feedback and completely unsound, uncalled-for, in-game DM-bashing with grace. I believe I’ve played over 100 hours of this game with him leading the way at this point, and I don’t know that I would’ve trusted anyone else to teach me this much for this long. If you’re searching for a new campaign, or a new leader, or a new resource, or a new friend, look no further than this kind-hearted Texan, who, if nothing else, is forced to argue with me several times each week. He’s got insight and charisma to spare.
Ariane
Played 43 sessions
Being one of Robert’s players is an honour and a privilege, and it’s in no small part due to his ability to create a remarkable space for us to play in. He’s always passionate about guiding us through our adventures, challenging us with puzzles and encounters, and celebrating with us when we are victorious. Our sessions are the highlight of my week, and I’m so glad that I’m lucky enough to be a part of it. The energy is simply electric! If you’re looking to join a campaign, I can’t recommend Robert enough as a DM.
Mike
Played 41 sessions
I can't say enough good things about Robert. This is the first paid campaign I've done, and I'm blown away. Every week, Robert creates memorable encounters, challenging combats, and playful rewards. What makes him really stand out though is how effectively he creates space for our group to tell a story together. I've been playing/DMing for a couple years, and I've never experienced the RP highs I've had in this game. So much of that is because of all Robert does for the table. If you're considering a paid campaign, you won't go wrong at Robert's table. Do yourself a favor and join a session!
Taylor
Played 35 sessions
I look forward to Roberts campaign every week. He's a great DM who encourages his players to come up with new and interesting ways to play as a team, while supporting those of us who are naturally awkward in groups. He's very detail oriented, remembers EVERYTHING (90% good for the players LOL) and really knows D&D and foundry. Highly recommended.
Ryan
Played 3 sessions
Robert is awesome at worldbuilding and really make you feel welcome. Definitely a 10/10.
Wes
Played 44 sessions
It's been a joy to be in one of Robert's campaigns! He's a great DM that really focuses on making the game fun and approachable for any skill level player. Character voices, music, maps and an expert handling of Foundry VTT make for an enjoyable session every time. Robert really excels at meeting the players where they are, which is truly the hallmark of a good DM. The weekly game I'm in with Robert as DM is definitely a highlight of my week!
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