GM Expectations
What you can expect from your GM.
Rules
Fun—Story—Rules. What does this mean? This is the order of importance for me as a GM. Everyone having fun during a role-playing session is the most important thing for me. After all, isn’t having fun the whole reason we play? The second most important component is the story. Everyone loves a good, compelling story! We will work together to create that experience.
Rules discussions. I won’t let rules disrupt the flow of the game. I will make a ruling and make a note and we will move on with our game. You will find me to be a very laid back “Go with the Flow” GM.
Rule of Cool. If you are suggesting a cool addition/item/scenario/etc. I will bend the rules to include it if it means creating a more fun and enjoyable story for the group.
Rule Zero. I am always happy to hear player feedback or even be corrected on a rules question, however I am the final arbiter.
Cooperative Storytelling
It is my belief that roleplaying games offer unique opportunities for cooperative story telling experiences that cannot be found anywhere else. It is the responsibility of the GM and the players to work together to create wonderful, interesting memories that they can share with others for years to come!
I take both the players’ enjoyment and expectations into account when sculpting the story.
I will encourage and reward creative thinking and good roleplaying.
I encourage players to suggest neat ideas or cool things that might happen. This provides players with greater enjoyment and engagement.
It is my responsibility to create an enjoyable story that will be dynamic and will change based on player choices.
We will work together to build a community of gamers that enjoy playing games and telling stories together.
Pacing. I will keep the story moving along nicely and keep players on task out of respect for everyone’s time.
Inclusion
I am new player friendly! I am happy to work with new players and help them along their roleplaying journey.
I will work to ensure that everyone has fun and that everyone gets to share the spotlight.
I have worked with diverse groups of players from all walks of life and experience levels and I work to ensure that all of my players have an enjoyable experience.
Growth & Feedback
I am a highly experienced GM with hundreds of hours behind the screen but I am still always looking for ways to improve.
I am constantly growing, evolving, and honing my skills.
I openly welcome and encourage constructive feedback so that I can continually improve the player experience.