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stone (he/him)

5.0

(6)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Inclusive

Average response time: 24+ hours

Response rate: 50%

About me

I started with D&D 3.5, my best friend’s uncle-in-law was running a game one Saturday morning and I got to experience a collaborative experience with danger and intrigue for the first time in a long-form setting. I was immediately hooked. Some years later, after a few games of D&D and college life, Cyberpunk 2020 caught my attention after binging The Expanse and the trailer reveal of Cyberpunk 2077. The fast paced combat of 2020 was thrilling and RED has been able to keep up the pace with introduction of beats and mainstreaming the rules for faster play(once you know them). Providing an environment for collaborative gaming is why I am here. And I hope to bring that experience to those looking for a new Ref! As a POC and LGBTQ+, I have zero tolerance for harassment and bullying of marginalized people.

GM Style

I lean heavily on mechanics and rules while maintaining a fast-paced session. In other words, mechanics and rules are important but not as important as pacing. I aim for sessions that encourage quick decisions and equitable progression through the story and the varying paths that the players walkthrough. If the players want to do something that enhances the story I am always happy to work it in. I mostly use maps and tokens on Foundry VT, with some background music through Discord. I'm open to player suggestions within reason. Enough time and consideration allow most suggestions to be possible. However, any that may conflict with the collective experience on more than a superficial level would have to go up to consensus. My tone of choice would have to be lighthearted but realistic.

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