Reading fantasy and space horror, mountain biking, watching sport, or spending time with my daughter

the cornerstone of all good gaming experiences.

An experienced GM knows their system's rules exceptionally well, and when to employ the Rule of Cool to better capture play creativity, not to negate their lack of understanding.

Paradoxically, no one ever knows all of the rules.

using them as teachable moments for player or GM! My players frequently correct me, and I'm grateful for it.

The best way to master a system's rules is to learn through play.

character-driven stories.

I enjoy running sandbox games and telling tales highlighting player-character agency, and where I as the GM have my players guide me.

My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be

mostly fantasy and sci-fi classics. I love Tolkien, Le Guin, Jordan, Prachett, Ambercrombie, Asimov, Herbert, Tchaikovsky, Vonnegut. Wells, and Verne.

That being said... Hemingway, Conan Doyle, Dumas, Faulkner, Carroll and Stevenson spark joy.

5 wizards or 5 rogues.

Don't bring balance, embrace chaos, and give your GM a hard time!

wonderfully creative, and doesn't deserve a negative moniker. That being said, with any power comes responsibility, and a need for mindfulness of group joy over power-play.

d20 System

d12 System

d6 System

D&D Beyond

Discord

Owlbear Rodeo

Text/Play by Post

Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.

Rules as Written (RaW)

Play By Post refers to a game in which players interact with the story through messages and text posts. These games are typically played asynchronously throughout the week, which gives players time to consider what they want to do next, and engage with the story at their own pace.

Play By Post

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

Organized Play uses a standardized ruleset for character creation, leveling, and rewards. Every character plays by the same rules. Its strength is flexibility: bring your character to any table and jump right in. With tight rule adherence, every game feels consistent, fair, and ready for adventure.

Organized Play

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

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Pathfinder 2e

Alien: The Roleplaying Game

Blades in the Dark

Blades In The Dark

Mothership

Mörk Borg

The One Ring 2e

Mausritter

Pirate Borg

The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying 5e

Daggerheart

Gothic Horror

Fantasy

High Fantasy

Eldritch Horror

Dark Fantasy

I’m a full-time GM with a tech brain and a storyteller’s instinct. I run clean, well-prepped games with a healthy dose of improvisation and just enough chaos to keep players guessing. I love throwing players into situations they’ll definitely survive (probably).

Also: unapologetically committed to terrible accents, delivered with great enthusiasm.

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