Herbie

he/him

5.0

(31)

TOP GM

Timezone

America/new York

About Herbie

In the 6th grade, Matt Metcalf invited me and a few other buddies over to his house one Saturday afternoon. He pulled out a red rectangular box with a picture of a red dragon and the words "Dungeons & Dragons" emblazoned on the top. I was hooked. My name is Herb. Fantasy literature and gaming has been one of my passions throughout my entire life. I have GMed online since 2010, and have run games professionally since 2020. In 2022 I made the jump from D&D to Pathfinder, and I am very much enjoying the step up in tactical play and the high quality adventure content that Paizo publishes. If you like a well-run game with quality content and roleplaying, you will be satisfied. I bring the level of leadership and creativity it takes to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Most of my players play for a long time in my campaigns and in multiple adventures. I value quality over quantity! If you're looking for a top-rate GM, I am the one you should choose!

At a glance

5 years on StartPlaying

322 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Knows the Rules, Beginner Friendly

$20 per session

Top Game Master

One of StartPlaying's top-rated GMs, a player favorite and highly recommended.

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I got started GMing...

Because nobody else would GM. I ended up loving it.

My favorite shows/movies are

Empire Strikes Back Silver Linings Playbook Bourne Identity Breaking Bad Big Bang Theory Arrested Development Band of Brothers

My favorite system of all Time is

D&D 4e- I know that isn't popular...

How Herbie runs games

I run an immersive game with light-hearted moments. Music, artwork, character voices, and excellent storytelling are key. I especially enjoy creating long campaigns with character tie-ins, though I'm happy to run shorter beginner adventures. The absolute most important thing is that players are having fun and being challenged, and I understand that it is my job to set that environment.

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I deal with rules issues by...

Discussion and consensus. I am open to being corrected as a GM, and I expect players to give that same mutual respect.

Rules are...

A foundation of trust between the players and the GM. They are the skeleton. Without a stable framework, the living body of the game crumbles.

When it comes to voices

I do my best to make each NPC sound different.

Herbie's ideal table

Very socially enjoyable. Chit chat before and after game is common. But when it's time to play, it's time! I begin promptly and end when agreed upon. I encourage RP and give ample space for it, but I'm sensitive to when it's time to move things along. Combat is run very efficiently and almost never bogs down. When it does, I seek to adjust quickly. If you are a player who enjoys RP and combat in heavy doses, you'll enjoy my table. If you're chill and like people, you'll enjoy my table. If you are tactical, you'll enjoy my table. If you enjoy story and fantasy, you'll enjoy my table. If you're an asshat, you will not enjoy my table.

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I love it when a player

draws other players into roleplay and decision-making. This is a group experience.

I think metagaming...

is generally fine as long as you're not ruining the story for others or straight up cheating. Player experience and knowledge should add to the game rather than be punished.

My table is not the place for...

self-centered gaming. If you want to be a spotlight hog, murder hobo, or lone wolf, play BG3.