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Chris

Chris (n/a)

5.0

(10)

Podcaster
Published Writer

5 years on StartPlaying

1 game hosted

About me

Hey there! Veteran GM. Been playing since '83. Cut my teeth of Red Box D&D, but now I'm a Savage Worlds convert! While I enjoy many a good campaign, I've found a lot of love in running one-shots or other short adventures for both new and veteran players alike. My goal when I sit down at the table is to make sure we all leave with a great story told and memories that you carry for a very long time. We're all here to have fun, and it's a job I take very seriously. And also, I get that irony. I want to expand a bit more on new players. I really do love tables where folks are new and learning the rules. New players are the lifeblood of the hobby, and I want their experience to be one that makes them want to come back. This goes for new players in general and new players to Savage Worlds. I really live and breathe this hobby I've written for the industry off and on since '93, with publication credits with BattleTech, Shadowrun, AEG and others. I also produce two Actual Play podcasts for Fear the Boot, the RPG podcast. One is a Deadlands: Weird West podcast you can find at youngandholt.com. The other is a Deadlands: Noir podcast you can find at gunnforhireAP.com. I'm also on two streams. One every other Wednesday where we are running through the a Savage Worlds version of "The Curse of Strahd" and the other is "East Texas University." A modern day horror game where we play college students at the aforementioned college.

GM Style

While I'm not an authoritarian GM, I do feel I'm *running* the game. While I help direct the flow of the story, my players gotta bring their input. I can't build the story on my own. Players have fun and exciting ideas and I want to hear them! My overall philosophy when I approach the table is, "I can't wait to see how these players take what I made and make it more awesome."

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Game Master Reviews (10)
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Jesse Singh

Chris was an incredible GM, and I’ll be using him in the future. I’m a first time tabletop player and usually experience D&D through video games. My friends and wife are all first time D&D players. Chris was knowledgeable, patient, and an amazing listener. He took time to answer questions throughout the game, took all the questionable in stride, and led people through the adventure. As someone who has to actively talk and listen to people for his job, I can’t impress upon you enough how good Chris is at it. He made references to our character stories, things we said hours ago, and made jokes about them as we went. His personal take on the adventure and story telling were amazing. Ask Chris to be your GM!

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Brent Ritch

I have had the pleasure of enjoying years of game play with Chris, not only around a physical table, but also in front of the screen with Virtual sessions. I can honestly say, through my experiences around the table with him, I have become a better player. Lets face it, being a GM is a daunting task! However, Chis is one of those GMs that makes everything at the game table feel easy. From describing and running action packed movie-esque scenes, to slowing it down and delivering heart warming high drama moments between players and NPCs. He checks all the boxes in any system he runs. Yes, he can run several systems, as well as different genres. Not to mention, his care for crafting not only a shared experience, but a full story shines through every time you roll dice with him.

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Mark

Chris runs an amazing game; providing descriptions and narrative that are top notch. He is committed to engaging his scenario with characters’ (and the players’) goals and actions, synergistically building the combination into a gaming experience that is very immersive. Humor, excitement, drama, suspense, and action are all hallmarks of Chris’ games that coalesce into a memorable event that you will think about for days afterwards. I highly recommend any game he is bringing to the table.

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Larry Haught

I played in a game ran by Chris Hussey using the Savage World's system. The session ran the full length and we were able to enjoy a homebrewed story scenario that included travel, combat, and roleplaying. Our destination was known approximately but there were several encounters and chances to learn about the area and interest with each other. His system knowledge is great and any questions were answered quickly and directly. The group discussion after we had finished was very positive and all agreed it was a very good time. I would heartily recommend Chris as a gamemaster.

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Eric Daniels

Chris is a very descriptive DM/GM who allows the players to help control the narrative of the scenario he has prepared. He is very attention oriented and knowledgeable of the rules set (Savage Worlds). He is very “yes and...” orientated. He does a good job of giving players spotlight time as well.

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Vaughn Ripley

Chris is a creative and knowledgeable DM/GM. His worlds and adventures are deep and exciting. Balancing thrilling fun, intrigue mysteries, and exciting battles are all a part of Chris's game mastery. Cunning stories and scary plots mix with playful adventures every time I play in his games. If you need a killer GM who knows what he's doing, look no further than Chris Hussey!

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