Happily forever GM with over 20 years experience. Published Game Designer. Raised in Theater of the Mind. I see gaming as interactive cooperative storytelling instead of conflict between players and GM. 

Dune
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep
Ender's Game

so I could tell amazing stories with awesome friends

If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...

A weird mashup of Christopher Nolan and Michael Bay

making a ruling in the moment to keep the game going, then look up the actual rule later

takes the reins on their character's story and adds some great storytelling elements to their character's personal journey

relaxed, having fun, and seeking adventure

If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

thought provoking stories and story elements, and visceral combat

Discord

Microsoft Teams

Owlbear Rodeo

Roll20

Zoom

“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire. 

Roleplay Heavy

“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions. 

Theater of the Mind

“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.

Rule of Cool (RoC)

In "Sandbox" or "Open World" games, players are given a tremendous amount of freedom to pursue their stories without the restrictions of a more linear game style. Players are encouraged to explore and engage with the world, and find their own story as they do so. These games offer the players the opportunity to help drive the narrative, and allow for the story to evolve organically through the choices they make.

Sandbox / Open World

“Puzzle / Mystery Focused” games are traditionally built around uncovering secrets, solving strange occurrences, and using clever thinking to move through the story. Players may investigate clues, crack riddles, or unravel a deeper story hidden beneath the surface.

Puzzle / Mystery Focused

Cypher System

Dungeon World

Eclipse Phase

Blades in the Dark

Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition

13th Age

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