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Florian the GM

Florian the GM (he/him)

5.0

(6)

3 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules

About me

Hello! I'm Florian, a Game Master based in Germany. I discovered tabletop RPGs a little later than most - around the age of 30 - but for the past 15 years, they've been a huge part of my life. Whether I'm behind the screen or rolling dice as a player, I love diving into new systems and crafting memorable stories. I got my start with Pathfinder right when 1st Edition launched, and I've been hooked ever since. While I never really played much D&D, Pathfinder 2e has become my favorite system to run these days. I also have experience running Vampire: The Masquerade and Shadowrun, and I've dabbled in many other games as a player. What I love the most about TTRPGs is the collaborative nature of it, where we all tell a story together.

GM Style

I put a strong emphasis on roleplay and character-driven storytelling. While I enjoy a good combat encounter, I prefer not to let sessions get bogged down in endless fighting. Even during classic dungeon crawls - which do pop up now and then - I like to break things up with meaningful roleplay moments and opportunities for character interaction. I gravitate toward characters with personality and depth over min-maxed builds. If you bring an optimized fighter with a compelling backstory and clear motivations, great, but it's the story that hooks me, not the stats. When it comes to rules, I generally run games using RAW (Rules As Written), but I also believe in the Rule of Cool. If a player wants to try something creative or cinematic, I'm usually all for it, especially if it adds to the story or fun. I'd rather keep the game flowing with a quick ruling than spend five minutes hunting through a rulebook mid-session. If we get something slightly wrong, we'll adjust next time. Momentum and fun come first. My games aren't railroaded, but they're not pure sandboxes either. I like to offer choices and freedom, while gently guiding the group toward the heart of the story when needed. Think of it as collaborative storytelling with a bit of structure to keep things moving. I especially enjoy helping new players find their footing, and I always aim to make sure everyone at the table feels included, heard, and involved. My games are LGBTQ+ friendly, and I strive to make the table a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone. Bigotry, harassment, or disrespect of any kind won't be tolerated. Everyone deserves to feel safe and seen at the table, and I do my best to uphold that with clear expectations and open communication as well as a variety of safety tools.

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