Todd

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How Todd runs games

I love the stories that emerge from a group of players who are wholly invested in their characters. They understand their backstories, consistently behave in alignment with their values and experiences, and are invested in their role in the context of the whole group. To that end, role playing takes the forefront of my games. I love bringing NPCs and environments to life. I try to do voices, but sadly I’m pretty terrible at voice acting. So, apologies for that in advance! Combat in my games typically takes place on a gridded map. I enjoy the tactical aspect of the game, but don’t love when it gets bogged down unnecessarily. I like my players to stay engaged between their turns and ready to act when they’re up. I also love and reward creative thinking and non-typical actions in combat. I’m not great at devising puzzles, but I can stretch that muscle if the story calls for it! Lastly, I want the game to be a collaboration. Even if using a published adventure, I want the players to feel invested and in charge of their story.

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Todd's ideal table

I love a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative group that encourages and celebrates each other. It’s often awkward to foster that with an online group, but my groups with StartPlaying have almost always found their way there. I also love consistency. I’ve been running a game with the same group for more than two years now, by far my most consistent tabletop gaming experience as an adult.

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