GM for the Wrecking Crew and author for HopePunk Press and Spaceships and Starwyrms. Larp writer and runner. 20 years experience in tabletop and 15 years in larping. 

my friends wanted to play and we couldn't play without one. However, I have STAYED a GM because I am enthralled by the collaborative storytelling process. It is my preferred art form

a tie between the absent protagonist and a story told from the middle. Game of Thrones has an absent protagonist (Lyanna Stark) and Gone in 60 Seconds is a great example of a story told from the middle.

adversarial roleplay or interactions unless they are consented to and totally above table

Discord

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“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.

Rule of Cool (RoC)

West Marches games are typically ran as “drop-in / drop-out” campaigns,  where a pool of players hop into sessions as they are available or as sessions align with their schedules. These games focus on a player-led story and exploration, with each session acting as a self contained adventure, allowing for players to experience a variety of stories within an overarching campaign.

West Marches

In "Sandbox" or "Open World" games, players are given a tremendous amount of freedom to pursue their stories without the restrictions of a more linear game style. Players are encouraged to explore and engage with the world, and find their own story as they do so. These games offer the players the opportunity to help drive the narrative, and allow for the story to evolve organically through the choices they make.

Sandbox / Open World

“Realm Building” games focus on the development, expansion, and management of something bigger than a single party, where the characters may find themselves in charge of a kingdom, faction, settlement, or organization. Over the course of gameplay, players might manage resources, make decisions that shape nations, or even guide large-scale conflicts as part of the ongoing story.

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