Charlie Bastian

he/him

5.0

(54)

Timezone

America/los Angeles

Language

English

Identity

Published Writer

About Charlie Bastian

<-- 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.

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

259 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

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I got started GMing...

In the year 2000 with AD&D and have never stopped.

My favorite books are

The Myth series by Robert Asprin, so funny, such quick engaging reads. The Elderling Chronicles by Robin Hobb, probably my favorite "low fantasy" world. Really relatable (ie. idiots) characters.

When I'm not running games I'm...

Other than being an adult? Playing RPG's especially older JRPG's which I pull from heavily for inspiration.

How Charlie Bastian runs games

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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I deal with rules issues by...

Depends, sometimes a quick Google, most of the time a seat of pants decision, I try to keep the game moving, and for me the order is RoC>RAI>RAW.

My games focus on...

Fun and community, which means different things at different tables.

Rules are...

#1 Be Kind - we're all here to have fun, playing a game, and telling stories together. #2 Buy In - Make a character for the game you're playing, someone that wants to go on the adventure, someone that wants to work in a party, ect.

Charlie Bastian's ideal table

Depends on the game! I try to run a bit of everything, although a lot of laughs tend to be had at all of them.

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I am for a vibe that's...

Welcoming, understanding, and engaging.

I love it when a player

Takes notes! Well enough to recap at the beginning of the next session. Makes spread sheets for loot or other weird systems that make it easier for the rest of the table. Basically showing commitment to the game/story outside of the session.

My table is not the place for...

Bullies. The only thing I don't tolerate is intolerance. I'm an open table DM and I expect my players to show the same acceptance and respect I do.