Robert Rath (Rathsquatch)
5.0
(18)
4 years on StartPlaying
About me
Description I'm a recently retired Air Force Veteran that is now looking to share in adventuring experiences with the online gaming community. I first became acquainted with TTRPGs in 1998 when a friend invited me in a low whisper to come and play Dungeons and Dragons. At that time, I had no idea what I was getting into, but that experience changed my life. I've been able to use Dungeons and Dragons as a teambuilding utility, a tool to ease stress and increase productivity as a team. I've also built some exceptional friendships along the way. I look forward to gaming with you and hope that you'll do the same. I absolutely LOVE new players and introducing them to the world of Table-Top Gaming and hopefully giving them the same experience that I had all the way back in 1998.
GM Style
I generally run a relaxed style of game. I enjoy the preparation for the game and providing my players with plenty of notes to keep track of what's going on within the game world. I pride myself on knowing a system very thoroughly, especially since I often teach new players how to play the game. So I rely on this knowledge the rules to try and press the story forward. I'm a roleplay heavy DM first, but exceptionally adaptable depending on the team that is assembled. I'm not great with voices, but I do try. I prefer "theatre of the mind" but have started to enjoy the map layouts and ambiance that Roll20 gives to players. As a DM, I'm willing to go as deep into your character as you are and take an idea that you have for your character and figure out how to flex the rules around the game in order to create something together that you'll very much enjoy. Patience is my strongest quality, new or experienced, I just enjoy meeting new people and sharing in a cooperative experience is priority number 1.
Games played
Game Master Reviews (18)
Shane
Robert is a very fun and beginner friendly DM. He was my first DM two or three years ago. I still play D&D when it is possible. He will make you think about choices that you make. Never really sure if it is going to be the path you are going on. Robert will easily change tactics as the game progresses. The challenge is always there. He will help build characters with you. I have played classes I would never have played.
Maggie
Robert is a fantastic GM to play with. He creates vivid, compelling worlds and NPCs, and his storytelling style really pulls you in to the setting of the game. Combat is fluid and never boring. I was lucky to play one of his homebrew worlds that was incredibly well crafted and detailed, if you can I highly recommend it! Overall wonderful GM, would definitely recommend.
Jonathan Pond
Rob is a master strategist and content specialist. If you like grand battles, immersive storylines, and the intricacies of RPG mechanics, Rob is the man for the job. Rob and I have played multiple types of table-top games over the years, he is a great player and DM! I highly recommend him for your Gaming Master!
Elliott
Excellent DM. Patient with inexperienced players, and knowledgeable. Happy to help you build your adventure and world how you want it, but doesn't put on kiddy gloves. Challenging, but not frustrating, he has given us many hours of fun and rememberable sessions.
Joe Bryan Payne III
I've been playing off and on with Rob for at or over 20 years now. In the beginning it was face-to-face, but after we moved away from each other it's become all online. Rob is an experienced DM capable of a lot of creativity. It's a good combination to work with his years of DM'ing. We've played completely from existing systems or incorporated homebrew classes and races that all felt successful and fun thanks to his help and experience. It also means he listens to feedback, and wants the players to have a good time. He typically creates a laid back fun atmosphere for his players, but with his experience he's capable of running just about any style of campaign a group may be interested in.
Josh Montambeault
Rath is a enjoyable GM. He is far in his calls as well as creative in his story telling. As a GM myself I have looked at his style that is story driven and learned a lot.
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