GM Guthrie (he/him)
5.0
(21)
4 years on StartPlaying
326 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
Greetings, adventurers! My name is Guthrie, and I'm excited to be your next GM! I've been running TTRPG games for many years now, from fantasy classics like D&D 5E to the eldritch horrors of Call of Cthulhu and beyond. I'm always ready to embark on another epic journey and I'd love it if you would come along for the ride. As an aspiring author, RPGs are second-to-none for creating exciting narratives, compelling personal journeys, and fantastic worlds in my opinion. I try to bring a true passion for storytelling to every game I run, whether they be multi-year campaigns or one-shots written in an hour. I love narrative games with lots of roleplaying, but I'm no stranger to exciting combat and brain-scratching puzzles. I also enjoy a lot of mystery and humor in any story I happen to be telling. Inclusiveness is important to me, and I make it my personal goal to ensure that everyone at my table (physical or otherwise) is comfortable and having fun!
GM Style
In general, my strengths lie in games that focus on narrative and character. This applies to player characters especially, and having players who take active roles in affecting the world, characters, and story around them is one of the things that makes these games truly worth playing to me. Humor is another important aspect of storytelling to me. I firmly believe that without it, stories lose a key component to building compelling characters and worlds. (Plus, who doesn't love a bad pun?) With all of that being said, I want nothing more than for players to tell me exactly how they like to play. That could be a heavy focus on combat, massive amounts of exploration, impossible puzzles, or endless roleplaying, my GM style is extremely malleable and I'm always excited to try something new! The comfort and enjoyment of my players is my top priority, and I will do everything I can to make sure that everyone has a safe and pleasant time. I strive to create a fun atmosphere where everyone feels secure and able to enjoy the game to its fullest.
Games played
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Game Master Reviews (21)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
Matt C.
Played 109 sessions
Guthrie is a fantastic DM who knows his stuff and is an advocate for the fun and fantastical. He loves to throw flair and fancy into his recipes and knows what is fun to those seeking a bit more interaction and roleplay. I want him to run all my campaigns and he's worth triple what he charges! You're a fool if you're a true DnD roleplay fan and you pass him up.
Marcie
Played 87 sessions
I've been playing in a weekly campaign with Guthrie for over a year, and every week is a delight. One of the first things I tell people about him is that our first session was THE most comfortable first session I've ever been in. He's laid-back, friendly, welcoming, and WILDLY creative. I actually had a very similar experience to another reviewer in that I was hammering out character and backstory details right up until the start of the session, and with barely a half hour's heads up, Guthrie integrated everything and was able to play my PC's estranged husband with empathy and grace. Guthrie balances that empathy with humor, but he's also aware of the stakes and maintains suspense. His ability to "yes, and" is unmatched; he actively works to make sure that players get their moments to Do Cool Shit (and makes sure they feel cool doing it); and his table is both queer- and neurodivergent-friendly. I would highly recommend him to beginners and experienced players alike—anyone who enjoys a good story.
Anthony
Played 86 sessions
An incredible story teller with a quick mind capable of rolling with even the craziest PC plan and making it something incredible. endlessly funny with an amazing cast of NPCs its been some of the best roleplay experience of my time on here and i look forward to every game
Nate
Played 85 sessions
Guthrie has done a wonderful job running the campaign I'm in for over a year now. He maintains a lighthearted and inclusive environment and a story that balances meaningful character development, serious stakes, colorful npcs, and plentiful humor. The worldbuilding is top notch. At several points in the story and during creation I've had thoughts about my character's development and story arc, and Guthrie was great about discussing that 1 on 1 and has masterfully worked it into the story. Highly recommend playing with Guthrie!
Zac
Played 84 sessions
I've been in a weekly campaign with Guthrie for over a year now, and I can't recommend highly enough. The worldbuilding is excellent, the blend of humor and action/drama is very well done, and he's been great to work with.
Deanna
Played 41 sessions
Guthrie is absolutely phenomenal! I pitched my character idea to Guthrie a few, short hours before our Session 0 and by the time we started playing at Session 1, Guthrie had helped me take a vague concept and tie it in to the world of D&D in a way that excites me. He is patient, inventive, and has really made the entire experience a delight. He lets his players be creative in all sorts of ways and offers so many good opportunities for inventive action and interesting roleplay. He really made us heroes last session - no spoilers! - and I can't wait for next Thursday! If you're a newbie - and even if you're not - Guthrie is an excellent DM.
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