About me

Old school gamer turned new school gamer. That's right the late 70s when zero hit points meant DEATH. I played in middle school and high school in the 70s-80s. I played Basic D&D, AD&D, Gamma World, Traveller, Top Secret, GURPS, and even the Warhammer RPG. My (now adult) children asked me to run a game for them several years ago and I started a three-year campaign for them and their friends. I now run one-shots with family and friends. I enjoy getting out from behind the GM screen to play at conventions (ReaperCon.) And playing some other TTRPGS like Dungeon Dwellers, Cairn, Monolith, Monster of the Week, and Blades in the Dark. Covid-19 forced me to learn to play online. So many new tools (cool, maps, tokens, and sound effects.) By the way, I am an educator (art teacher turned administrator) so I can communicate and work with a diverse group of people. I am also very imaginative and creative when I design encounters.

GM Style

My goal is to be the GM I would want to have as a player. I see the role of a GM as playing with the other players not against. I run fun challenging games. I try to include all three pillars in my games. I do like to design different combat and challenging situations the most. I also like to see players dip into their skills to solve problems creatively. I endeavor to do character voices when I do not get too wrapped up in the story myself. I do not want you my dear player to think every NPC or monster is me. They will each have different motivations and strategies to stay alive to fight another day. I like to use music and sound effects as much as I can to flesh out the story and influence the mood of the game (I also believe too much gets in the way.) I like to have fun and be funny but keep that in check because not everyone appreciates a good pun as I do.

Games played

Game platforms used