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Tim

Tim (he/him)

5.0

(8)

2 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity

About me

I'm a TTRPG system polyglot with a flair for the mortal and the macabre; I delight in facilitating tense action-horror scenarios in a variety of game systems, from Cypher to Zweihander and many things in between. I run most of my games in Foundry, using system modules that I contribute to with my years of experience as a web developer.

GM Style

I strive to be an "old school"-style GM; rulings over rules, neutrality and fairness in rulings, and the presentation of a reactive, living environment to explore. I like to run low-crunch, fast-paced games that focus on testing your skills as a player just as much as your character's skills. I enjoy running games where roleplay is as much a solution as (or often, better than) combat and where My "brand" is action-horror fantasy; as such, we will make ample use of RPG safety tools such as the X-Card and lines and veils. The gaming table should be a safe place to explore dangerous scenarios, not a vehicle for real life trauma. I do not shy away from homebrew and system hacking, so long as it is a collaborative choice; the rules are the foundation of our social contract, and should be clearly laid out ahead of time. I'm happy to run you through any number of classic TTRPG modules or modern megadungeons.

Game Master Reviews (8)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Storytelling

Creativity

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Quarariel

Wyrmisis is fantastic. I had the opportunity to try a Fabula Ultima minicampaign with them and it was a blast. They're really creative but still give players tons of space to contribute their own ideas. At one point, someone got upset and Wyrmisis paused the game to discuss and they revised the scene together. It was a fantastic use of safety tools, consent, and collaboration. Also, the game was just so fun! Very exciting, very high stakes, with lots of great setting and NPCs. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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Star

Tim is an amazing GM, and I can't reccomend him enough! Tim creates a very inclusive and safe environment, and really puts a ton of effort into his games. He's very detailed, and has created some amazing stories. He's also very versed in lots of different systems and genres/settings!! If you're looking for a talented, and kind GM, then he's the GM for you! :)

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James Wyman

We ran a game of cuthulu and he put on mood music and everything. Played zweihamder with him as well and lots of hidden things to find while playing and deep plots.

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Gabe

Supportive and listens while keeping story moving

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Jeff Lagios

Does a great job helping with character building. Creative and great story teller.

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zoe

Games with Tim are always very well planned. The total depth of scope and lore is immersive and amazing to experience. He is meticulous about making sure active play is difficult enough to challenge players, while not making the experience one that will leave players upset and defeated. Tim values player feedback, with sessions ending in a brief discussion on what players enjoyed and if there were any pressure points. This feedback helps him tailor a game for the players. Additionally, Tim takes player comfort seriously. His games can be dark and gritty, he makes sure he has player consent before getting into anything specifically heavy. Content that players say they wouldn't enjoy playing is readily reworked into a game that players can enjoy.

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