Rusty

he/they

Timezone

Europe/london

Language

English

French

German

Identity

Military Veteran

Disabled

Neurodivergent

Published Writer

Educator

Game Designer

Multi-lingual

About Rusty

What you’ll find in Rusty’s games: a table where everyone belongs. Rusty runs games for players who want story, agency, and shared ownership of the experience. Whether you are new to tabletop role-play or highly experienced, you are invited to contribute at your own pace. You can expect clear invitations to take part, respect for boundaries and comfort, and space to explore character, emotion, and consequence without judgement. Collaboration sits at the centre of play. The story is built with you, not performed at you. Your choices matter. Your ideas shape the world. Quiet players are valued as much as bold ones. Discretion is a given. Trust comes first. Sensitive themes are handled with care, spotlight is shared, and no one is put on the spot for the sake of drama. Inclusion is intentional. Different play styles, neuro-types, identities, and levels of confidence are welcomed by design, not as an afterthought. If you are looking for a GM who helps a group become a party, connected, creative, and safe enough to be brave, you will feel at home here.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

$20 per session

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I got started GMing...

I discovered RPGs as a teenager and ended up running the games and gathering players around the table. Decades later I still love creating the space where strangers become a party and a shared adventure begins.

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Immersive Collaborative Calm

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

When I’m not running games I’m usually outdoors somewhere — swimming cold lakes, running hills, or exploring landscapes that later turn into places in my worlds. The cities, mountains, and coastlines in my games often start life as somewhere I’ve stood and thought, this would make a great adventure.

How Rusty runs games

Shared Story, Shared Ownership Playing at this table feels like building something together. The world responds to what you care about. Your character’s values, questions, and choices shape the direction of play. The story is not delivered as a script. It emerges through conversation, action, and consequence. You are invited to contribute in ways that suit you. Big ideas and quiet moments are treated with equal respect. Creativity is encouraged without pressure to perform. Agency is real, not cosmetic. Collaboration sits at the centre of the experience. The table works as a group, not a hierarchy. Decisions matter because they are owned collectively, not steered behind the scenes. The result is play that feels invested, human, and alive. A shared story you recognise as partly yours.

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I prep by

I prep by building situations rather than scripts: places, tensions, and questions that invite the players to act. The details emerge through play, which keeps every session alive and genuinely collaborative.

My games focus on...

My games focus on character choice, shared storytelling, and the moments when a group of strangers becomes a party. The world reacts to what matters to the characters, and the story grows from the decisions the table makes together.

Rules are...

Rules are there to support the story, not replace it. I know the systems well, but when a rule slows the moment we prioritise momentum, clarity, and what feels true to the world.

Rusty's ideal table

My table is welcoming, thoughtful, and story-focused. The goal is to create a space where players feel comfortable contributing ideas, exploring characters, and shaping the direction of the story together. Players who enjoy collaborative storytelling tend to feel at home here. If you like character moments, meaningful choices, and watching a group gradually become a party, you will likely enjoy this table. Different play styles are welcome. Some players jump straight into roleplay, others prefer to listen and contribute when the moment feels right. Both approaches are valued. No one is pressured to perform. The atmosphere is relaxed but attentive. Spotlight is shared, boundaries are respected, and humour often sits alongside tension and discovery. If you enjoy immersive worlds, player agency, and games where the story grows from the table rather than being delivered to it, you’ll fit in well.

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I am for a vibe that's...

I aim for a vibe that’s welcoming, curious, and invested. A place where people feel comfortable contributing ideas, taking risks in character, and enjoying the story together.

If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

If you’re into collaborative storytelling, character-driven moments, and watching a group gradually become a party, you’re going to love my table.

I love it when a player

I love it when a player follows their character’s instincts, even when it makes things complicated. Those moments usually lead to the most memorable stories.