Paul

he/him

5.0

(41)

Timezone

America/new York

Identity

Teacher/Educator

About Paul

Hello! I have been immersed in the joy of stories and RPGs for over 30 years now. I've played and run in many systems including D&D, Amazing Tales, Fate, Rifts, World of Darkness, Star Wars, Savage Worlds, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Numinera, Cypher System, and many others. I've used online VTTs extensively for over 10 years. I have been blessed to share amazing experiences with people from all walks of life and styles of play. I make sure that our game is inclusive and fun! As an educator working with middle and high school students I have worked with dozens of new players of every age from 5 to 65 and have had the honor of running for many long-time players as well. Let's see where our journey takes us next!

At a glance

4 years on StartPlaying

302 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules

Reviews (41)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Knows the Rules

Sean

Played 131 sessions

Paul is a great storyteller. He set up a nice little one-on-one character background building scenario designed to tie in with the main campaign until more players could be found. This was my first time really playing D&D, even though I've been familiar with the game and its rules since I was about 10 years old (add 40 years to that...), and I have to say it was awesome. Paul threaded a nice little story into a practical tutorial that left me with a sense of accomplishment and the feeling of "yeah I'm glad I finally did that - looking forward to next week!".

Stefan

Played 126 sessions

Paul eased me into a running campaign faster than I had expected, allowing for excellent creativity on the character creation and keeping the rule of cool during the game. His knowledge was matched by believable voices and great opportunities for RP. Very happy to have found a spot in his group. For sure a recommendation for those looking for great experiences!

Rebel

Played 104 sessions

I've played with Paul in person and online for a couple of years now. He is incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, patient, and attentive. He makes sure all players are included, actively seeks feedback, and ensures a good time for the table by providing safety tools, 1-1 communication if needed. He gives feedback to players as well, helping the entire group to build their epic story together. If you're looking for a supportive GM who knows the rules, gives feedback, and supports players, Paul is that GM.

Matt Whitney

Played 82 sessions

Paul is a fantastic Game Master. He is will to do anything as long as the rules and dice allow it. With in depth stories and worlds it is hard not to enjoy being in his groups.

Ken

Played 77 sessions

Paul is able to balance roll playing, combat, and player power masterfully. He is able to adapt and change an adventure to keep players on track without any hint that he has done so. The group I am in has been playing with Paul for over a year, are on our second adventure, and have enjoyed every session.

Eric

Played 62 sessions

Knows the rules but allows for creativeness

How Paul runs games

I've run and enjoy a wide variety of playing styles and systems. Most of the stories I've run hold a pretty well-rounded mix of the 3 pillars of D&D 5th edition; roleplaying, exploration, and combat. With a good dose of old-school creativity. Inclusivity is very important to me and my games are a safe space for people from all walks of life; from players that are brand new to rpgs, to multicultural, to LGBTQ+. There is always a place for everyone and harassment is never tolerated. I have a solid proficiency of the rule systems and follow them consistently, but feel the most important rule for my players is the Rule of Cool. The flow of the story is more important than looking up details in a book. Combat and confrontations are better when they're fast and furious. As a storyteller I place high value on player advocacy, where player's choices and consequences matter in the story. The immersion of the experience is paramount in its importance and I can help players to get the most from their time in our story. From character voices to ambient music to special handouts, drawn maps and vivid descriptions to help make a memorable session. One other important note is that I have a strong proficiency with VTTs like Roll20, Foundry, & Owlbear Rodeo. I have run many theater of the mind sessions where those platforms were not needed. My players don't need to know much about the technological side of our sessions, but I feel as a facilitator it is important for me to know how to fully utilize those platforms for the best player experience.