Elwood
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About Elwood
Hi, I’m Elwood, a veteran RPG player and GM. I have always seen my role as a GM is to keep all my players (entertained and engaged. I have plenty of experience dealing with players entirely new to the hobby, so, you will be in a safe pair of hands if you are just starting out with ttrpg’s or if you have just simply never played any of the games I offer before. [don’t worry, I’ll have you up and running in no time]. I like to add personality to all my characters, both as a player and a GM. I love storytelling. I am also trained in acting, so I like to think my delivery is pretty good. I’m a friendly, easy going GM, who will play fast and loose with rules if that’s what makes the game fun for my players [does not mean I’ll always go easy on you, play your character like a fool, and I will let them die]. Very comfortable running long term sprawling sand box campaigns. But I will happily run one-shots and mini campaigns as well. I offer: Runequest Roleplaying in Glorantha [RQG], Warhammer Fantasy Role-Play, Call of Cthulhu [7th ed] Pendragon 6th Edition Dragonbane DUNE : Adventures in the Imperium [Modiphius] Stormbringer [BRP] [AKA: Elric! , Magic World] Basic Roleplaying [BRP] Star Wars D6 [WEST END GAMES] The Troubleshooters Traveller Harn, Harnworld [though not actually using Harnmaster system] Symbaroum And more…. I am willing and able to custom-build a campaign of any genre, any multi-genre, or genre-bending concept you have in mind. Whether inspired by film, tv, literature or by some weird dream you had the other night. I would typically make this using either a stable ruleset-toolkit namely BRP [Basic Roleplaying, used for Call of Cthulhu amongst others] I look forward to meeting new players [old or young] and have some fun adventures together. “When it comes to tabletop role-playing games, If you are having fun, you are winning”
At a glance
4 years on StartPlaying
1196 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
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I became a GM because
I find the whole element of interactive storytelling, that running games entails, is one of the most fascinating and enjoyable pastimes you can be involved with. Challenging, fun and stimulating.
How Elwood runs games
I like to keep things fun and relaxed, but immersive. I think story is more important than sticking blindy to rule systems, so emphasis tends to lean more on character development and plot, than on min maxing and character grinding. I’ll always pitch players into situations that should feel challenging but not impossible. I like sandbox gaming and love to allow players to wander a town, city or wilderness, rather than funnelling them into the “story/adventure” too much. I always try to provide interesting non player characters that the players can interact with, either briefly or long term. I like to keep a fun, relaxed and safe table. So please respect the sensibilities of other players. I lean toward a narrative style of play but like solid game mechanics that provide a stable foundation, with sufficient detail to be interesting, but enough fluidity to maintain momentum.
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My games focus on...
Collaborative storytelling and having a good atmoshphere between the players and the GM. You are only going to create a engaging and fun story, if you are all engaged, and having fun.
Elwood 's ideal table
Relaxed, friendly and respectful.
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