About me

This is Old-School! Hi, I'm Jay and I run pretty good games, usually something released in the early days of the hobby. I find a firm grip on the genre being run has more of an impact then system does overall. My games are going to appeal to players looking to interact with their fellow players around the table, and roll real dice out their hands. I will bring quality adventures built on the best stuff available. I deliver living game worlds for the following genres - Pulp Sword & Sorcery, Age of Sail, Supernatural Horror, Gritty Sci-Fi, Dying Earth Fantasy, Space Opera, and Contemporary Super Heroes. Original content supported by published materials and unique adventure content. World-wide time zone scheduling available (US Based)

GM Style

I find my games attracts players who love interaction with other players at the table, and feel it is a must for a truly immersive experience. I am a firm believer a player with a stake in the outcome is more immersive than offering a killer soundtrack. Not that I'm opposed to appropriate special effects in an online game, but I will not be using them until their addition will not detract from gameplay. - Experienced Game Master: I’ve run five multi-year campaigns over the past decade in five different genres; Fantasy, Science-Fantasy, Hard Sci-fi, implausible Cyberpunk, Age of Sail, and Supers. Currently I am returning to my sword & sorcery roots with "Savage Sword". A human-centric sword and sorcery game with plenty of gore and limb-lopping. Conan would approve of adventures run in The World of Xoth, the official campaign setting for Savage Sword. Look for it if interested. - Inclusive, Welcoming Games: Everyone who has joined me at the virtual table have been friendly, creative and the type who loves the intimacy face to face interaction provides. - Play with Other Experienced Players: I offer my games for the experienced player. This is why the 18+ requirement. - Tight Character Creation: Generation rules for new characters are provided ahead of time and are usually customized for the game intended. - Pre-generated Characters Available: If you want to jump in and start playing right away, I’ve got you covered with ready-made characters. - Opportunity to roll your own, real dice right out of your hand! I find experienced players don't fudge rolls and enjoy the complications from failure just as much as from success. -A learned student of the game. The list of systems below is no joke. I have extensive knowledge and experience with these early game systems. Fairly basic as far as online tools. Video chat platform for live play and a Discord Server for group notifications/organization. I do require your video turned on. Seeing each other's faces is essential for Theater of the Mind play. We are not playing a video game here at the Vanishing Tower. Foundry and Roll20 slow down game play, so I do not use them. Worlds vivid and vital, in-depth NPC interaction, site locations worthy of exploring, loaded adventures worth pursuing, and opportunities to carve one's own path in the adventure world of your choice, and you get to roll real dice!

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