About me

Ready to Roll? Old-School Vibes Meet Epic 5e Adventures Hey there! I started playing D&D with the red booklet about a hundred years ago (give or take). After a long break, I returned to the game in 2016 as both a player and GM, and haven’t looked back since. I’m a fan of gritty, old-school dungeon crawling — the kind where combat takes an hour, and dividing the loot takes even longer. If that rings a nostalgic bell, we might just be a good fit. What I offer: I run official DRAW STEEL and D&D 5e adventures with a strong narrative focus, using the full suite of Roll20 resources. My favorites include: Dungeon of the Mad Mage Curse of Strahd Lost Mine of Phandelver Tomb of Annihilation (9 Trickster Gods) Light of Xaryxis Dragons of Stormwreck Isle Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen I’m also happy to run other modules like Icewind Dale or Keys from the Golden Vault upon request. You’ll have full access to all WotC and Kobold Press content on Roll20 — spells, feats, subclasses, races, and backgrounds that go way beyond the basics. My Style: Think Heroic Tactical Cinematic Fantasy, as Matt Colville might call it — with a healthy dose of survival challenges. I love building stories with the players, where we all invest in the world and its stakes. That moment when the dice hit the table and everyone holds their breath? That’s what I’m here for. Fighting a dragon is cool. Fighting a dragon in its lair, inside a volcano, behind the misty mountains, where you only got access because you bartered with a fireproof potion from a dwarf who bought it from a troll who looted it from a dead tiefling? That’s epic. I care about tactics, but I care just as much about group dynamics and party cohesion. Talking to each other, planning together — that’s how you survive and thrive. Interested? If you’re looking for immersive storytelling, tactical combat, and a good dose of old-school dungeon spirit, send me a friend request on Discord: gmbear Let’s roll some dice.

GM Style

My games are mostly action-driven, with a strong narrative backbone and plenty of room for character interaction and roleplay. You can expect high-stakes combat, immersive storytelling, and moments where your choices shape the world around you. In a typical session, you’ll likely roll initiative more than once, face deadly encounters (you might even drop to 0 HP — but hopefully not die), and have opportunities to connect deeply with the setting, the NPCs, and your fellow adventurers. I’m a big believer in player agency and open-world exploration. If you want to chase a rumor, forge a political alliance, or delve into a random cave you found on the map — I’ll make space for it. I run rules-as-written for the most part, with a few carefully chosen house rules that keep things flowing and fun. My style leans toward tactical cinematic fantasy, where your decisions matter both on and off the battlefield. My players often describe me as kind, fair, and deeply committed to giving them the D&D experience they’ve been looking for — whether that means gritty survival, epic heroism, or something beautifully in between.

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