Tanner
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About Tanner
Queer DM based out of Denver, CO. I've been playing since high school, took the mantle of GM after college in 2016 and never looked back. Been running multiple campaigns and one shots at the professional level since 2023. Very beginner friendly, and love to explore all systems out there. I run games focusing on riddles, puzzles, roleplay, etc. The idea is to make it a fun challenge that you can't just roll dice through. That goes both ways though. Feel free to come up with the clever solution to keep me on my toes. Always looking for a new way to push myself out of my creative comfort zone. Feedback is always very welcome, as the goal is to cater to the party's interests as much as possible. I understand that my job is to ensure that you have the best time playing
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
112 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
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I got started GMing...
I wanted to run games, but everyone was too busy to write a game. I used it as a way to bring my roommates together, and now use it to create community
When I'm not running games I'm...
petting my two cats, hiking, walking around the park, or writing
How Tanner runs games
Theater kid, and big fan of the Zelda here. Heavy into role play, puzzles, riddles, etc. I love bold character choices. Feel free to keep me on my toes. Very "rule of cool", so you'll rarely ever hear no at my table. If the dice land on a natural 1, we can cause a little pain. If you get close, you may have the chance to succeed at a cost. Much more of a "yes and" mentality. Biggest inspirations for my style are Griffin from the Adventure Zone (Balance), Brennan from Dimension 20, and Anthony from Dungeons and Daddies (Season 1). Please be respectful everyone playing
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My games focus on...
having the most fun. No matter if we are robbing a bank, stopping a cult, or on a high speed boat race, we need to tell the best story together and just have a good time
Rules are...
important to keep everything in line, but a good few of them are grey. Let's make sure we are all fair, but everyone needs to bend the rules once or twice for their epic moment
Tanner's ideal table
I want a player to be invested and try their best, but no one at my table needs to take themselves too seriously. Put the trust in me to keep the story going, just show up ready to collaborate and have a good time!
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I love it when a player
asks a question I have never been asked before. I love some improv, and every time the boundaries of the game are pushed, it changes the game moving forward. Challenge me and make your mark
I think it's a red flag when players...
don't work with each other, or tear each other down. We are all having a fun time with make em ups, but you cross the line when you belittle others or shut them down time and time again
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