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Charlie Bastian

Charlie Bastian (he/him)

5.0

(33)

Published Writer

2 years on StartPlaying

156 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

<-- Runs custom Birthday One Shots Gamer, Dad, Forever DM, getting good at voices (according to my very generous players), love storytelling, and the tactical elements of the game! I love everything from serious and dark, to goofy munchkin nonsense! Oh, and there will probably be a higher than usual focus on food in my games. I'm a chef and can't help it. My goal is to deliver an experience you're happy to be a part of, let me know how I can make that happen. Rule #1 Be Kind - we're all here to have fun, playing a game, and telling stories together.

GM Style

Hi! I'm a pretty versatile storyteller, I like to fine tune my games to my groups, sometimes that means a lot of RP and a ton of my very best voice work (I do alright), sometimes that means lots of heavy combat. I plan to work out what kind of game each game I run will be during Session 0, and it'll be what the individual group is excited to play.

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Game Master Reviews (33)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Inclusive

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ThorTheNinja

New review

Played 3 sessions

I’ve had the pleasure of playing under this GM, and I can confidently say he deserves a full 5 stars. He keeps the game flowing smoothly while making sure every player has a moment to shine. The pacing is spot on—never dragging, always engaging—and there's a great balance of action, roleplay, and creative twists. One of my favorite parts is the character voices and roleplaying. It really brings the world to life and makes every NPC feel memorable. The GM creates a space where everyone feels included and excited to participate. If you're looking for a fun, thoughtful, and energetic storyteller, this GM delivers every time.

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LordofArgus

Played 11 sessions

Charlie is always looking to provide the best experience possible for his players, and every session I've played with him has been some of the best tabletop gaming I've ever had.

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Robert

Played 12 sessions

Excellent DM. Very good at voices, role-playing, and setting up fun scenarios. Also very flexible. Am currently playing his "Heckna" campaign.

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Holly Beightol

Played 7 sessions

An amazing world builder with very good table communication skills. DM Charlie B is a master of setting wonderful puzzles and traps, and isn’t afraid to improvise when the party finds a new solution. Fun to play with and also fun to talk to!

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Smedgar

Played 19 sessions

Runs a fun session. Very open to player ideas; encourages role play but also keeps things moving along. Excellent listener.

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Rick Egan

Charlie Bastian is so much fun to game with. The quest is told in a way that I am immediately immersed in the story. The details, the chat, the thrill of adventure, all come together to create a fantastic campaign. His use of the maps and "locals" during the adventure help to make the challenge and therefore the thrill, one that I am always ready to come back when the evening has ended.

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