Phil
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About Phil
Welcome, adventurer! Thanks for stopping by my table. Let me share a bit about who I am as a DM, so you can decide if my games are the right fit for you. I got my start in the late '80s, running AD&D for friends and playing classic Gold Box games on the Commodore 64. Back then, we improvised a lot—sometimes using calculators instead of dice! Even when life pulled me away for a while (hello, college), I stayed connected through D&D video games like Dark Sun, Baldur’s Gate, and Eye of the Beholder. When I came back to tabletop, I dove headfirst into Pathfinder 1e, running 2–3 games a week in local stores and at home. I eventually became my state’s Pathfinder Society coordinator, organizing weekly games and large-scale events. From there, I ran several long-running home campaigns and later switched to D&D 5e for a few years. These days, my players and I have returned to deeper waters—Pathfinder 2e. By day, I’m an accountant (rules and numbers come naturally). By passion, I’m a writer and artist (so creativity is always on the menu). My GM style is fast-paced, story-first, and team-oriented. I value clear rules as a foundation, but character arcs and party dynamics are what truly bring a game to life. I’ll check in often to make sure you’re having fun—and I welcome feedback. Expect a challenge. I run tough but fair games where teamwork matters and victory is earned. Some options are restricted to keep things balanced and ensure everyone has a chance to shine. Want more specifics? Check out the individual game pages. Thanks for reading—I hope we’ll roll initiative together soon!
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
608 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
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I became a GM because
I enjoy sharing and building new stories with others!
My favorite system of all Time is
Pathfinder 2e.
How Phil runs games
I usually flex my style depending on the campaign being run, and the types of players in my group. I believe that pen and paper is a co-operative experience, and as such involves a lot of give-and-take to maximize the fun for all involved. With that said, some of my campaigns or one-shots may be more focused on certain styles (open-world vs on-rails, rule-as-written vs free flow, etc). When this is the case, I ensure I advertise them as such.
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My games focus on...
Exciting adventuring and story telling!
Rules are...
needed to provide a common foundation of understanding how combat and other conflicts are resolved in story.
Phil's ideal table
I’m looking for players who are invested in the shared storytelling experience—folks who bring their characters to life and collaborate with the party (and me!) to build a memorable narrative. If you enjoy contributing to the world, reacting thoughtfully to what’s happening around you, and working as a team to overcome challenges, we’ll get along great.
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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
tought but fair games with good storytelling
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