GM Mike
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About GM Mike
I played my first RPG back in the mid-80s with AD&D. After a few decades working and raising a family, I was re-introduced to D&D when my adult children asked to learn D&D during the Pandemic and after watching Stranger Things. So I relearned D&D and started family sessions as their GM. I fell back in love with roleplaying and wanted to play as a player as well. I found StartPlaying and played as many one-shots as I could fit into my schedule. I've since retired, expanded the Family sessions to Friends & Family, joined Startplaying campaigns instead of one-shots. I now run games for others
At a glance
1 year on StartPlaying
1 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Rule of Cool, Beginner Friendly
$10 per session
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
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My favorite books are
The Dune Series, Lord of the Rings, and The Gap Cycle by Stephen R. Donaldson.
When I'm not running games I'm...
Playing guitar, drums, and piano, and learning music theory. I'm also recently retired and travel throughout the year with my wife.
How GM Mike runs games
I love to introduce new players of any age to roleplaying, sharing my excitement for roleplaying, problem-solving, and strategy. Rules are important, but not my primary focus. I am much more interested in collaborative story telling and role-play. I want my players to have fun, even with darker storylines or in heavy combat, using humor to lighten the mood and build comradery at the table.
GM Mike's ideal table
I like games to be fun, employing humor even when things get dark and tense. I think humor helps to build comradery at the table. I look for players who are there to have a good time, tell a great story, and build connections, even if for only a few hours.