MaxSoulGMz

I got started GMing...

Because I was awestruck by Roleplay Series on YouTube and TTRPG Podcasts. It was eye-opening and one of the first few avenues where I feel I can truly enjoy being myself without being afraid that I will be judged. Most-importantly, the fortune of making great friends kept me in this field.

My favorite system of all Time is

Grimwild. It retains the thematic feelings of D&D while opening up for creative interpretation and freedom. Its Forged in the Dark-based dice system allows us to experience varied consequences and gives players huge permission to be their Characters during play.

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Creative, Patient, Playful

I prep by

Many well-known techniques, the primary one being the 7-3-1 Technique. However, the prep I love most will always be improvisation on the fly. Nothing fits that instant better than an idea born out of that instant, a culmination of narrative build-up, players' action and a spark of inspiration.

My games focus on...

Throwing your Character(s) into situations, rather than at obstacles. It will be up to your Character(s) to find problems and then solve them in their own ways. I want your Character to have full autonomy to be themselves despite the system.

Rules are...

Meant to be Observed, Broken, then Reshaped. I believe that, rarely, more than one table enjoys a game the same way. Hence, I run the first few game sessions RAW. Then, with the table's acknowledgement, hack in helpful rules from other systems and modify existing rules to support the table's fun.

I am for a vibe that's...

faithful to who they are when In Character. Otherwise, when Out of Character, relaxed and friendly. In addition, not afraid to ask any questions about mechanics or for clarification on the narrative when needed.

If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

Character-driven stories. You will have a lot of character autonomy, giving you a huge rein to experience situations as your character.

I love it when a player

Actively and positively build the narrative by suggesting fun ideas, adding fluff/set dressing and involving the Character('s background). Between Sessions, the player gives feedback and helps me and themselves have an enjoyable game.