Rated Aargh

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

Neurodivergent

Published Writer

About Rated Aargh

Hey there! Feel free to call me Aargh. Everyone does. Do you want to know more about me? Here’s a little bit. As a middle-aged dude, I’ve been immersed in tabletop roleplaying for decades, primarily as a GM. My interests are broad. I’ve dabbled in big games, little games, and even some of the more eccentric ones. Transactional GMing is new to me, and I ask for everyone’s patience as I navigate these waters. The best I can do is pledge to be the most okayest GM you’ve ever had. When it comes to GMing, I guide with a moderate hand. I’m not a rules lawyer, nor will I hand-wave everything. You’ll get a part-narrative, part-immersive experience in most of my games. While my repertoire of voices is limited, I think you’ll enjoy my NPCs. But my primary focus is on the story. Telling the best possible tale we can weave together from my imagination and yours. I welcome everyone to the table if they’re respectful and adhere to a few guidelines. One thing I can promise is that you’ll always feel valued in my games. Nothing’s worse than being overlooked. Remember that it’s all for fun, and everyone’s at the table to have a good time. That’s what I do. As long as we’re on the same page, we’re almost guaranteed an above-average experience. So join me! We can muddle through this thing called gaming together.

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

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I got started GMing...

when I got hold of my aunt's copy of D&D in 1980.

My favorite shows/movies are

Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Die Hard

When I'm not running games I'm...

pursuing a career as a professional author.

How Rated Aargh runs games

I am firmly old-school in certain respects, eschewing the bells and whistles of many contemporary GMs. The roleplaying experience can be effectively portrayed through the power of imagination and doesn't require pretty graphics. When I run a game, it's bare-bones: a voice connection with coincident text chat, a dice roller, and occasional music and visual aids. I'll roleplay if you want to roleplay or roll dice if you prefer. It's about finding the balance necessary to bring you into the story, where the real fun lies.

Rated Aargh's ideal table

I do not take gaming so seriously that we can't be loose around the table. While a game with a dark tone should stay dark, we're playing to have fun, not be browbeaten into a mood. Self-motivated players will do best at my table, as passive participation leaves little for me to work with. Overall, however, you'll find my tables relaxed and punctuated by jokes and laughter... as it should be.