Than Gibson (The Chronicler) (he/him)
5.0
(3)
3 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, World Builder
About me
“The Chronicler” - Than Gibson has had a lifelong yearning for adventures in fantastic lands. As a child in the 80's, he was influenced by visionaries such as George Lucas, Walt Disney, Jim Henson, Lou Scheimer, and Don Bluth. These creators focused on the details it took to build a believable world that audiences would want to visit. Later on, Than discovered other world-builders such as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Hironobu Sakaguchi, Margaret Weis Tracy Hickman, Neil Gaiman, and Hayao Miyazaki. All of these creators demonstrated that it is the intriguing complexities of the simplest of things that breathe life into a world and the people in it. His art is influenced by Tony Diterlizzi, Hayao Miyazaki, Larry Elmore, and countless other fantasy artists who each add to the tapestry of his style in their own way. It was through his love of reading, drawing, and writing that he let his imagination grow but combined with the constructive play of games his imagination soared. Than is a lifelong gamer and especially fond of games that allow a story to be told, especially tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. He has over 30 years of experience as a GM/DM for most major Tabletop Roleplaying Games systems. Than studied art and literature at Lipscomb University, receiving a BFA in Visual Arts. He continues to be a lifelong student of both crafts as well as an avid lover history and cultures.
GM Style
I focus on the characters, the story, and the world around them. I believe in shared storytelling, inclusion, and group participation. I am comfortable with either theater of the mind or tactical combat. At the end of the game, I have fun if the players have fun.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
World Builder
His knowledge of many different TTRPGs is incredible, and his ability to adapt ideas from some to use with others makes for a great experience. I am lucky enough to take part in his weekly game that takes place in a world that he created recently completing an 18 month campaign. The scenarios/campaigns he creates are accessible to all participating, where age, experience level, background, etc. have no impact on their enjoyment of their session.
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