Eric

he/him

Timezone

America/chicago

Language

English

Spanish

Identity

LGBTQ+

About Eric

I’ve been GMing for about six years, mostly online, and I love running story-first games. I spend a lot of time with Star Trek Adventures and Vampire: the Masquerade (5e), and my focus is always on character, tone, and choices that actually matter. My style is roleplay-forward but flexible. I enjoy creating memorable NPCs, giving them distinct voices and personalities, and building longer story arcs that grow over time. I like to keep things immersive, but there’s always room for humor and table banter—this is still a game, after all. I’m especially comfortable running games for new players. I enjoy helping people learn the system, find their footing, and ease into roleplay at their own pace, without pressure to “perform” or already know everything. Players often mention the NPCs, voices, and visual details as standout parts of my games. I put a lot of care into making the world feel alive and giving everyone the tools to engage confidently.

At a glance

3 years on StartPlaying

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My favorite shows/movies are

Anything Star Trek, Babylon 5, the Alien movies/universe, Nightmare on Elm Street series, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Expanse, Star Wars universe, both DC and Marvel heroes shows and movies, Lord of the Rings universe, Blade movies, Underworld series, The Golden Girls, The West Wing, etc.

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Immersive, Organized, and Intentional

How Eric runs games

I run story-first games where your character and their decisions really matter. Creativity is welcome, bold ideas are encouraged, and the world responds to what you do.

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I once ran a session...

where a random NPC (non-player character) I made up on the fly ended up being integrated into the players' group as a regular major NPC because they liked them so much, it was an unexpected but very pleasant surprise!

Rules are...

I use the rules to keep things fair and fun, not to shut ideas down. I apply them consistently, but I’m always happy to hear a good player reasoning and figure things out together.

Eric's ideal table

I tend to GM best for players who show up curious, open-minded, and interested in seeing where the story goes

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I think metagaming...

Metagaming is very much welcome at my table. It’s a helpful way for players to collaborate, ask questions, and support each other as they figure things out.

My perfect party mix is

My perfect party mix includes players with diverse experience levels, who are curious, supportive, and comfortable learning as they go. I enjoy groups that collaborate, ask questions, and help shape the story together rather than worrying about doing everything “right.”