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About Timothy
Hey folks. If you’re reading this, then you’re probably considering me as your next dungeon master. I really appreciate your consideration, and I’ll try to make this worth your while. So, without further ado, I'm Timothy. And yes. Some people DO call me Tim. I’ve been playing D&D through the various editions for 25 years or so, and have been the DM for most of that. My greatest accomplishment is hooking my extended family, which has netted me the job of DMing for 7 family members on at least a weekly basis for the last few years. I’ve DMed for everyone from newcomers and eight year olds (both mentally and literally) all the way to crotchety old veterans. I spend far too much of my down time worrying about how I can make my game better. Frankly, I am obsessed with chasing that perfect session where everyone goes home and raves about it for years. I’m a bit of a rules encyclopedia, though I’m not afraid to admit I’m fallible. I’m willing to stretch things and say “yes, and...” in the name of a good story, and also willing to say “no, but...” to further that same goal. I encourage role play over roll play, but don't force people out of their comfort zones. I love to tie backgrounds and PC interests into the main storyline, or scrap the main storyline in favor of the pc’s. I believe that if you're paying for a DM, you're paying for a professional. To me, that means you can expect me to ACT professionally, even when we're having fun. You won't hear me cuss, gripe and complain about other players, and I'll generally treat you like the valuable customer you really are. If you’re looking for a DM who will customize the game to your tastes and truly care that you walk away satisfied week after week, I’m the guy you’re looking for.
At a glance
5 years on StartPlaying
1135 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Voices
Average response time: 5 hours
Response rate: 100%
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People are always surprised when I tell them
I am a grandfather of 9, despite being in my early forties. It’s all legal, I swear! Also, that I’m Australian, despite the accent.
How Timothy runs games
I endeavor to customize my "style" to my players wherever possible. I'm adaptable and always looking to learn a new way to play this wonderful game we all love to play. I love to roleplay, and do my best to differentiate with character voices without making things too campy. I love to run engaging combats and work constantly on improving the craft of running a smooth narrative for my players. I try to be attentive not only to the outgoing "face" players, but work hard to give everyone a chance in the spotlight of their choosing.
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I deal with rules issues by...
Using what I call the 30 second rule. If I can’t find out in 30 seconds an answer I feel is definitive, I rule in favor of the player and move on.
Timothy's ideal table
My tables tend to be a classic chaotic collection of casual concentration… We are weird and we know it. We have fun, but can’t be counted on to take things lightly any more than we can reliably be expected to treat everything seriously. We just have a good time and become lifelong friends over years of playing together. If you’re looking for a few nights of entertainment, these tables aren’t for you. If you want years of it, and friends you never knew you needed, you’re in the right place.
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I love it when a player
Comes up with a solution that will totally work, but that I completely did NOT see coming.
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