Byron | GreenCastle GameMaster

he/him

5.0

(20)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

Neurodivergent

About Byron | GreenCastle GameMaster

Greetings, Gamers! My name is Byron, and if there was one word I would use to describe myself; it's Gamer. 2 words? Game Master. I love Table-Top Role Playing Games, and have been playing for over half my life. I was originally introduced to Table-Top Gaming via my older brother, Joe, who ran Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (i.e. D&D 2nd Edition). Years later, I was introduced to West End Games' Star Wars RPG, on the D6 System, by my best friend, Cyrus. Everything clicked with that beloved system and it wasn't long before I was running my own games. That was almost 30 years ago, and I've hardly stopped rolling the dice ever since. From there, I've brought TTRPG's to every place I've ever called home. I was always seeking out fellow gamers, and if I couldn't find any I'd bring new players into the fold. I've started two gaming clubs at different schools, created and headed the Traditional Games department of an Anime Convention for about 7 years. Plus, I hosted a gaming podcast, called Rho Pi Gamma, through 7 successful seasons, and have even done some live stream games on Twitch. All while running home games, in person or over the net. Now, I've finally decided it was time I took this thing I had such a passion for, and make it my livelihood; as a Professional Game Master!

At a glance

5 years on StartPlaying

1112 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Storytelling

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I became a GM because

I became a GM because I love creating new worlds and exploring those with others. Table-Top RPG's are the ultimate game of Make Believe. As a child, I had a very active imagination, but I was never able to really share it with others. As a Game Master, now I can. And nothing makes me happier.

My favorite shows/movies are

Favorite shows/movies: Star Wars, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica, Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, Marvel, Dresden Files, Robotech, MS Gundam Wing, Vampire Hunter D, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind/Warriors of the Wind, Legend of Zelda, Voltron, Transformers, Centurions, Gargoyles...

My favorite system of all Time is

My favorite system of all Time is the D6 System from West End Games (now OpenD6). Getting its start with the Ghost Busters RPG and rising to its full stature with the classic Star Wars RPG, the D6 System is the simplest, versatile, easy-to-learn system I've come across in my 25+ years of GMing!

How Byron | GreenCastle GameMaster runs games

The way I would describe my GMing Style would be: an eclectic romp through a thriving setting (that I don't fully control), where the everyday can be just as important as the epic story you're following, populated by NPC's that seem to be just as alive as yourselves. I specialize in bringing new players into the fold and to the GM Screen. I also excel at world building and adapting other material into RPG's. I've created over a dozen unique settings, and have gamified several pop culture verses to be playable. I'm comfortable in running a variety of rules systems, and I've played in several more. Plus, I have a list of systems I'm itching to try out. Don't see your favored system? Shoot me a message! If I don't have it, I can at least recommend something similar! I'm also not shy about what type of story we're telling either! Want a classic high fantasy dungeon crawl? Remember to check for traps! A giant mecha saga? Time to call your attacks! An iconic space opera? Grab your beam-swords! A super hero epic? Let's suit up and assemble! A magical girl murder mystery while trying to fight off your harem of invading space aliens? Okay, wow do you watch a lot of anime... but yeah, I can do that, too! I'm good with just about any genre, any style, and any scale of story. *NEW* For my full campaigns, I'm now offering 50% off the first session for a Session Zero! I'll go over the system being used, answer any questions you might have, give a general overview of the setting and the campaign specifically, and generally get you hyped for the campaign! Oh, and we'll be making characters together, of course. *NEW*

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I deal with rules issues by...

I deal with rules issues by looking at the system, hear out the players on what they are wanting to do, and consider the impact a change would have on my story and world. If it works, great! If not, I try to work something out that works for everyone. Bottom Line, though, Game Master has final say.

My favorite trope is...

My favorite trope is actually a tie between the Hero's Journey (or the Monomyth), Isekai (where characters are transported from their world to another, more fantastical one, often with new skills and abilities), and the Weird Sisters (or the Three Witches, Three Fates, or Maiden/Matron/Crone)

When it comes to voices

When it comes to voices, I feel characters deserve to sound as unique as they are. A good voice can help with one's immersion as much as music, reference pictures, minis, or props. I grew up on Saturday Morning Cartoons and have dabbled in Voice Acting, so I've up an arsenal of voices at my disposal

Byron | GreenCastle GameMaster's ideal table

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I love it when a player

I love it when a player is willing to work with me on bringing an idea or vision of theirs into the game. I'm not a fan of an absolute 'Rule of Cool', but if a player is willing to discuss their idea, and bend a little here and there, then I'm more than happy to help work it in!