Troy

he/him

5.0

(2)

Timezone

America/chicago

Language

English

About Troy

When I was in middle school back in the 1980s, I learned about Dungeons & Dragons. The first version I owned was the red and blue box sets for BECMI. However, since I lived in a small town, I didn't have anyone to play it with. About 6 years ago, I met someone who was playing 5th Edition with a group. After a few sessions playing with them, I started running the games. This was in 2021. I have run 5th Edition games for this group and for my family and friends since then. Also, I learned how to run BECMI and Old-School Essentials games and have run these games for my family.

At a glance

4 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Visual Aid, Knows the Rules, Beginner Friendly

$15 per session

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My favorite books are

My favorite books are all in the fantasy genre. I'm listening to the Wheel of Time series on Audible for my second time. I, also, love the R. A. Salvatore books. Lately I've gotten into the Dungeon Crawler Carl books.

My favorite system of all Time is

My favorite system is the red and blue box sets for BECMI. I had these as a kid and it's what first got me hooked on Dungeons & Dragons.

When I'm not running games I'm...

When I'm not running games, I'm going to my daughters' sporting or musical events, watching movies, or working out while listening to books on Audible.

How Troy runs games

I believe the rules provide boundaries and help to create challenges. However, if they slow down the game or unbalance it, I look for ways to improve on them. I want to challenge the players and encourage them to work together. I strive to have everyone engaged, at least for most of the game.

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I deal with rules issues by...

If a rules question comes up during a session, I try to make a quick ruling so the session doesn't get bogged down. Then, afterwards, I'll do some research and come up with a more permanent ruling. Player input is always welcome.

Rules are...

Rules provided the framework that can help the game provide challenges for the players.

Troy's ideal table

I like to run games that provide my players with challenges that they will need to overcome as a team. Usually, they will be able to overcome the challenges. However, some of the best moments can come from our failures or PC deaths.

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I love it when a player

I love it when players work together or combine their talents to solve a challenge. I, also, love it when players do something that could be detrimental to their PC but beneficial to another PC or NPC.

I think metagaming...

I'm not a fan of metagaming. It's hard to avoid it, though. Especially if one has been playing for a long time.

My table is not the place for...

My table is not the place for grandstanding. Everyone should feel that their PC is valuable and valued in the party.