GM Benny

he/him

Timezone

America/chicago

Language

English

Identity

Neurodivergent

Artist

Voice Actor

Game Designer

About GM Benny

Hey there! I’m a long-time nerd who's been living and breathing all things TTRPG for about a decade now, and I’ve been the GM behind the screen for nine of those years. Overall I think I’m a pretty chill and super laid back kinda guy. I’m a bit of a bookworm, I love to game, and I have way more hobbies than is reasonable for any one person. The hyperfixations go brrrrrr.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

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I got started GMing...

It all started back in high school when a bunch of friends got together and wanted to try something a little different, Dungeons and Dragons. Fast forward a year later, I ran my first homebrew game that ended up lasting three whole years of consistent play, taking us all the way to level 20!

My favorite books are

As I was saying, I’m a bit of a bookworm, a huge fan of and inspired by the works of Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Pierce Brown, and Frank Herbert. I’m not sure I could pick an all-time favorite book or series, but right now I’m in love with The Red Rising series by Pierce Brown.

My favorite shows/movies are

When it comes to shows and movies, just like many people, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter have influenced me and will always hold a special place in my heart. Outside of those three, recently I’ve found myself really enjoying Foundation, Pluribus, and Interview with the Vampire.

How GM Benny runs games

I aim to provide a comfortable, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone at my table, where the main goal is to just have fun. I run my games with a strong focus on storytelling and character development, giving everyone the opportunity to shine and to see their characters grow and change over time. I do still enjoy tactical combat and exploration, so I always ensure to give those aspects their time in the limelight as well.