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Scott Uhls

Scott Uhls (he/him)

5.0

(8)

Streamer
Published Writer
Game Designer
Multi-lingual

3 years on StartPlaying

1 game hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

About me

I am the founder of Heeroic Studios Gaming, LLC, and the brain behind Maximum Apocalypse RPG, Beta Red RPG, The Few and Cursed RPG, and the Bureau RPG. I've been involved in TTRPGs since I was invited to play in a Shadowrun 3e Campaign in 2002, but have been involved with MTG, Choose-your-own-adventures, and Miniature Wargames well before that. I joined a vibrant V:TM Larp in 2003 and that locked RPGs as my main hobby forever. I'm an experienced Convention GM, running Call of Cthulhu, Shadowrun, and other games, and run campaigns for Hunter: The Vigil, Dune, Shadowrun, and D&D at my home table. I am also a smalltime writer, but mostly I work on my RPGs and adventures for them. However, I love Horror, Sci-fi, Urban Fantasy, and Post-Apocalypse stories, so you will find random pieces of work from me in those genres. I have a strict rule against any gaming over a PG rating without massive consent from the group. I run a friendly table, even when it's in the dark and dirty apocalypse. Let's make stories together!

GM Style

I dislike railroading and believe in player agency. I don't like decisions that are forced and I enjoy making it a risk/reward situation, where a choice has consequences, both good and bad (which is not to say I like Success with Complications, which is a slightly different style). I prefer the "soft hand" approach to corralling players in a way to give everyone their desired level of involvement. The "story" of a game is the interaction between players and the plot points, so I'm okay with bending/redesigning a rule or two to make something "cool" happen (also known as the rule of cool). Plus I like when players solve problems in a creative way and will roll with whatever people come up with. I often see rules as more of a set of guidelines. Finally, I believe in the "Theater of the Mind" and generally prefer descriptions over maps, but I will reference maps when necessary. I just don't use really crunchy battle situations either.

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Game Master Reviews (8)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Creativity

Storytelling

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Richard

Played 1 sessions

Scott is very quick on his feet in the changing actions of his players. He always seems exceptionally prepared and my games with him have been fair to all players in decisions and attention. He has a penchant for call of Cthulhu occult games in particular, but has also run traditional D&D and cyberpunk /sci fi games with great skill. He is incredibly respectful of all players of different backgrounds I’ve seen who have attended games with me, beginners and experienced.

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Legacy

I have been playing with Scott for a few months and he allows the characters to be individualistically themselves, allowing us fun and unique ways to go about the rules. On top of that, the games he has written and published are fun to play and he has made being a feminine person in the space feel safe and welcoming, I couldn't give him enough praise.

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Porcelain

I've had the pleasure of playing at Scott's table a number of times in one and two shots, and have found that he provides a fantastic experience. He made games feel accessible to me, and provided a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our table. The story was entertaining and his knowledge of the system was extensive (it helped that he created it 😉). I look forward to playing with him again, and he's always welcome at my table.

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Tavis Lesser

He really knew the game well and was very encouraging when it game to outside the box thinking or player ideas. He wants everybody to have a good time.

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Jeremy "Erasmas" Lilley

Scott was professional and a fun GM. He created an excellent setting for us to explore and there were some great encounters that made us feel capable and challenged!

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Susan

I have played in several of Scott's CoC and Maximum Apocalypse one-shots and I have loved each one. He is really good at setting the scene and then letting you play in it. I've never felt pushed to follow a pre-determined plot. Scott is really good at table balance: moving the spotlight around so every character (and every player) gets a chance to shine. He is particularly good at incorporating newbies into the party because he is clear, patient, and inclusive. Highly recommend!!!!

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