Joshua
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About Joshua
Welcome Travelers! Are you seeking tales of adventure, drama, and intrigue? Then look no further. Let's gather together to write the kinds of stories you've always dreamed of, together. I love storytelling and collaborating with others to live out their own unique adventures. As a GM, I want to craft story driven, impactful tales that will provide a rich experience for everyone at the table. So pull up a chair and let's see where the road takes us.
At a glance
1 year on StartPlaying
56 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
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My favorite system of all Time is
The Genesys RPG system. For my money, it has the best balance between crunchy mechanics and ease to pick up. Plus, the narrative dice system can't be beat for creative storytelling and surprising twists to the adventure that neither I nor the players saw coming!
The three words my players would use to describe me are...
Creative, engaging, and collaborative!
When I'm not running games I'm...
Writing novels, hiking in the great outdoors, and learning new skills (feel free to ask me about the amazing Blacksmithing class I got to take recently!).
How Joshua runs games
I love the collaborative process and facilitating players getting to bring their stories and characters to life. I focus on compelling story telling and in depth roleplay with a healthy dose of humor and exciting combat.
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I deal with rules issues by...
Doing what seems most balanced and fair for my players while doing what seems logical in the current setting and situation. The rules should be applied consistently, but I'm also in favor of the occasional bending of the rules if it facilitates the story better.
I prep by
I determine the actions and motivations of as many of my NPC's as possible. Combine that with the culture, environment, and other obstacles my players might face and I end up with a world that feels organic and alive. It leaves me free to improvise when my players take unexpected actions.
My games focus on...
Telling exciting and complex stories about characters that feel real in worlds that feel like they have one foot in reality and one foot in the fantastical!
Joshua's ideal table
My table is all about bringing people together to collaborate on fun and creative stories that transport my players into new worlds and incredible adventures. Mutual support and imagination are more important than power gaming or trying to "win" in my opinion. My games like to mix the catharsis form overcoming challenges and making each other laugh, and the beautiful tension of drama and heartache. Come explore worlds with real depth and complexity that are sure to bring a smile to your face and perhaps an occasional tear to your eye.
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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table
Adventures that mix gritty, desperate combat, drama that brings three-dimensional characters to life, and a healthy dash of comedy to break the tension and bring a smile to your face...
I love it when a player
finds a creative way to use their character's talents and abilities not in an effort to break the game, but as another way to support the ongoing story and world building!
My table is not the place for...
Trying to break the game or prove how clever you are by "winning" against the GM or your other players. We are all here to have fun and tell a story together, so let's support each other and have more "yes, and" and less "um, actually"
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