Michael Dorland
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About Michael Dorland
With over 42 years of experience in all forms of tabletop gaming as well as 40 years of experience as a Game Master, I'm well versed in most of the games out there. As a convention organizer and convention/demo game master I also understand time management and how precious the time we get to participate in a hobby like this is. Gaming is primarily about having fun, and roleplaying is about an interesting and exciting story. It's essential to manage expectations and what people desire from the game to ensure everyone has the best time possible. While there are a lot of games I would love to run and many stories I would love to tell, the most important thing is the players and the stories they create. I plan on creating games that allow the players to not only get involved but make the adventure their own story, even if it's not the way it's "supposed" to go. I look forward to providing my experience as a Player, GM, designer, and historian of games of all types, to those interested in understanding this hobby, examining new things, and experiencing adventures that have more freedom than they ever thought possible.
At a glance
3 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
How Michael Dorland runs games
While tactical combat is always fun, the time it takes to do super detailed encounters often takes away from the story's forward momentum. Role-playing and inner party interactions play a significant role in my games, as does the ability to go anywhere and do anything. Role-playing to me is not about telling my story, it's about me giving you the environment to tell your own story. I might guide you along the way, but in the end, it's all about what the people at the table want. (except hour-long combats unless we are playing something like Star Fleet Battles and even then I have my limits).
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