GM Rah - Bear
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About GM Rah - Bear
Welcome, Gents, Ladies, Adventurers, Heroes-to-Be! Ahoy, brave souls! Pull up a chair, sharpen your wits, and maybe your swords, because you’re about to step into worlds where steel clashes, magic burns, and choices echo through legend. I’m your GM, and my go-to system is DRAW STEEL — fast, cinematic, and heroic, perfect for players who want epic adventures without drowning in rules. Why You’ll Love My Games: Cinematic Action: Battles feel alive, every strike counts, and heroic moments leap off the page (or Discord, or Roll20, wherever we meet). Tactical Fun: Strategy matters, but clever thinking beats number-crunching every time. Accessible & Exciting: New to roleplaying? No problem. DRAW STEEL gets you into the action immediately. Veteran? Prepare to see your favorite adventures in a bold, fresh way. My Style: I mix story, strategy, and stakes with a dash of humor — yes, even while your party narrowly survives the latest goblin ambush. Think heroic cinematic fantasy meets old-school excitement: dragons, dungeons, and dramatic choices that make every player feel like a star. I care about party cohesion, teamwork, and moments that make everyone at the table (or screen) laugh, cheer, or groan in disbelief. Whether you’re a first-time adventurer or a seasoned hero who’s walked the Sword Coast a thousand times, my tables are welcoming, fast-paced, and designed for maximum fun. You’ll spend less time learning rules and more time living your hero’s story — daring feats, clever tricks, and epic moments included. So, polish your boots, check your potions, and prepare your wits — the dice are ready, the story is waiting, and your legend is about to begin. Add me on Discord: gmbear, and let’s draw steel together.
At a glance
4 years on StartPlaying
541 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 50%
Featured Prompts
The three words my players would use to describe me are...
Chill. Immersive. Trustworthy.
My favorite system of all Time is
DRAW STEEL!!
When I'm not running games I'm...
reading obscure fantasy lore, tinkering with homebrew rules I’ll probably never use, and wondering if my cat is secretly a familiar.
How GM Rah - Bear runs games
My games are action-driven with a strong narrative backbone and plenty of room for character interaction and roleplay. Expect high-stakes combat, cinematic moments, and decisions that shape the world around you. In a typical session, you’ll likely roll initiative multiple times, face deadly encounters (yes, you might drop to 0 HP — but clever thinking and heroics can save the day), and have opportunities to connect deeply with the setting, NPCs, and your fellow adventurers. I’m a big believer in player agency and open-world exploration. Want to chase a rumor, forge a political alliance, or wander into that mysterious cave on the map? I’ll make room for it — your choices drive the story. Rules-wise, I stick mostly to DRAW STEEL as written, with a few carefully chosen house rules to keep combat fast, flowing, and cinematic. The focus is on strategy, creativity, and storytelling, not endless number-crunching. Beyond running games, I run a GM Academy where I mentor players who want to step into the GM role themselves. I’ve helped many players start running their own adventures and even charge for them professionally, sharing my approach to cinematic storytelling, tactical combat, and player engagement. My style leans toward tactical, cinematic fantasy: battles feel intense, choices have weight, and every hero has a chance to shine. Players often describe me as fair, approachable, and deeply invested in giving them the roleplaying experience they’ve been searching for — whether that’s gritty survival, epic heroism, or something beautifully in between. If you want adventures where the stakes are high, the story is alive, and your hero truly matters, you’ll feel right at home at my table — and maybe even learn a thing or two about running your own epic tales someday.
Featured Prompts
My favorite trope is...
the “just one small side quest” that accidentally unravels into a world-ending event.
Rules are...
important, but players come first. If a rule gets in the way of a great moment or shared fun, I’ll work with the group to make a call that keeps the game flowing.
If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...
they'd be directed by Steven Spielberg — full of wonder, danger, and character-driven moments that stick with you long after the session ends. Adventure, heart, and just the right amount of chaos.
GM Rah - Bear's ideal table
Is made up of players who love to dive into their characters, embrace the story, and aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in tactical combat. They communicate openly, support each other, and bring creativity both in and out of combat. Whether you’re a strategist, a roleplayer, or somewhere in between — if you’re ready to collaborate, explore, and create memorable moments together, you’re exactly who I’m looking for.
Featured Prompts
I love it when a player
surprises me with a creative solution I didn’t see coming.
If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
tactical combat, rich storytelling, and old-school dungeon crawling
I am for a vibe that's...
intense but fun — where every roll counts, and everyone’s voice matters.