DRG
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About DRG
My philosophy is simple: every player deserves a chance to shine. My ideal table is a group of creative people who bring their own play styles to the adventure. All I ask is that everyone respects their fellow players and remembers that we're here to have fun together. I believe the best game is collaborative. Together, we'll create an adventure that none of us could have imagined alone.
At a glance
Less than a year on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Rule of Cool, Beginner Friendly, Inclusive
$15 per session
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I ran my first game...
I was 12 years old when I ran my first game. This was in the days of D&D 1st edition, and I did a mix of modules and custom encounters. The adventures I ran people through are the classics like White Plume Mountain and Against the Giants. Those are memories I treasure, and I like to make new ones.
I started running games because...
I love telling stories! Especially in collaborative groups, but also by myself. I've used storytelling throughout my life, in gaming, writing, and as a means to teach children including my own daughter.
When I'm not running games I'm...
Read and writing fiction, spending time with my wife and family, and practicing martial arts.
How DRG runs games
Short answer: Roleplaying + Fast combat + clever problems + meaningful decisions + cinematic action. Long answer: I try to be positive and encouraging. I love it when players surprise me with cunning plans, witty dialogue, and deep character expression. I delight in giving every player their moment in the spotlight, which is why I am careful about player design balance (especially in D&D). To help facilitate player fun I provide a mix of roleplay, combat, and plot. I do my best to master the rules and game engine so players feel that the details fade away in favor of the experience. As a fan of Asian martial arts cinema I often try to portray action in a high energy, dynamic way. I don't go too long on battlefield description, as that can slow the game. Also, I usually help players through character creation, including session zero, so they are ready to jump in. When I make mistakes, I admit them. When a rule needs to be changed so people continue to have fun, I change it. The goal is the enjoyment of the group, not rigid adherence to a rule. Sometimes a player doesn't work out. Unless things go really wrong, usually I help them identify a better group for their playing style. It's a nice thing to do and sometimes a player wrong for one type of game I run is better in another game. For example, someone who wants romance might be better for an intrigue-based game rather than a dungeon crawl game.
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I deal with rules issues by...
Checking the references and searching online for opinion. If there isn't a clear path, we go with what works best for the story, leaning towards making players look cool. Yet we also want to ensure that one player doesn't have an overwhelming power, as that can make other players feel unnecessary.
Rules are...
meant to guide and help us, and should not overly penalize the player. Challenges are important, but there needs to be a balance so what is fun doesn't become grueling and grinding.
DRG's ideal table
I prefer people who support other players when they get spotlighted. Creativity is rewarded, as is being decent to your fellow adventurers. My games are for generally good characters doing the best they can in worlds threatened by dark forces.
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I love it when a player
has fun. To that end, I like to provide a game with reasonable challenges and obstacles to overcome, be they combat, puzzle, or social based. The ideal game for me is when people remember beautiful moments for years to come.
I think min/maxing...
is useful for coming up with characters that are effective without overpowering. An overpowering character in a game can be unpleasant for other players, as well as the DM. That's why I insist on the standard array and consider carefully what character options are allowed.
My table is not the place for...
player-vs-player or any other types of abusive behavior toward players. That means player item theft, verbal harrassment, micro-aggressions, or other methods of making fellow players feel less happy.
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