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Larry

Larry (he/him)

5.0

(6)

1 year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Knows the Rules

About me

I enjoy all kinds of board games and RPGs. As a GM I prefer theater of the mind to very detailed simulations. I enjoy puzzles and narrative arcs that are not simply combat based. I've been playing board games for many years and want to play more RPGs. I enjoy virtual table tops but I tend to use very simple elements, I think sometimes virtual table tops make RPGs feel too much like an arcade game.

GM Style

I enjoy role playing games that focus on collaborative and improvisational storytelling. I enjoy the problem solving aspects of adventures and try to have a meaningful player objective each session. I really like it to feel like a "one shot" each time we play (and frequently run "one shots"). I'm much more interested in creating fun player interactions than complex worlds.

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Game Master Reviews (6)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Rule of Cool

Knows the Rules

Robert Tuxbury avatar

Robert Tuxbury

Great GM. Really let's the players build the game they want to have. Excellent story teller. Does the work necessary to immerse the players in whatever world you play.

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Lisa Glenn Nobles

Larry is a fantastic dungeon master! He's well-prepared, creative, and flexible in game play. Totally what you want!

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Court Stumpf

Larry is always a blast to play with. I am so thankful for his enthusiasm in any game we get to play together. He has an easy going and thematic attitude that I really latch onto when he leads a game. Larry's creativity in scenarios always allows for more than interesting storytelling and really makes sessions unique and most of all...FUN!

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Rich

I've played many sessions with Larry and was impressed by his dedication to storytelling and immersion. He has a strong passion for “theater of the mind” style gameplay, creating vivid scenes and encouraging players to visualize the world through narrative rather than maps or miniatures. Players who enjoy a narrative-heavy, descriptive experience will likely feel right at home at his table.

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Not A Forever DM

Larry is a great GM! First off, his knowledge of the rules are expansive, and will patiently teach new players in a clear and concise way. Secondly, he works on immersing you/your character into the game. Your choices have actual consequences, which will sometimes be revealed much later on. And thirdly, he knows how to have fun. This seems like a given, but I've played with a lot of people, and sometimes they just aren't interesting. Larry has fun with you, and is just as invested in your character as you are. I highly recommend him to new players and experienced DMs alike!

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Steve Cummings

Larry has the right level of knowing the rules and knowing when not to fully apply the rules when it works to keep the story / adventuring moving along. This is a guy will literally decades of D&D experience but who also jumps right into other genre's and gaming systems. Big olde ogre thumbs up.

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