About me
Hi! You can call me Gear! (he/him)
I am a professional Game Master with over 15 years of experience crafting unique worlds to play in, helping people build bonds with their fellow players, resulting in lifelong friendships and cherished memories. My background also includes education at the primary and postsecondary levels, extensive experience in the medical field, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
A few things you’ll love
If you’re looking for an adventure beyond the Sword Coast, check out what I bring to the table beyond the GM screen:
Unique Settings
From an aetherpunk island city-state with a stranglehold on the global economy to the wasteland dunes of a hollow, inverted planet Earth, a Burn My Dice adventure takes place in novel, fantastical worlds, some custom-built, others from beloved properties.
A Focus on Characters
Gear’s games leave room for character growth, dramatic twists, and bizarre mysteries that grow deeper over time. With a decreased (but not absent!) focus on combat, these adventures leverage player creativity to make the narrative truly one-of-a-kind.
Tabletop Taught by a Teacher
With an extensive background in education, Gear is a patient instructor who wants you to enjoy tabletop gaming. Rulebooks cosplaying as textbooks are not a barrier to entry; anyone can play tabletop, learning as they go.
Start Playing Games
To sign up for an existing game, head to Gear’s profile on StartPlaying.Games. To request something local to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex or a custom game, you can check out my Contact Form.
Discord
Game audio and communication are handled through the free communications platform Discord for audio, video, and text-based chat.
Quest Portal
Quest Portal is an easy-to-use, highly immersive virtual tabletop (VTT) solution. Using both animated and still graphics, scored scenes, and complex battlemaps, Gear works to make campiagns immserive through this platform.
TTRPG Systems
There are so many Tabletop RPG systems out there, from classics of the genre to recently-translated foreign games. Check out the four I specialize in:
Dungeons & Dragons
The first name that comes to mind when thinking about Tabletop RPGs. A system that has endured for a reason.
Dungeons & Dragons is refined, practiced, easy-to-learned, and played everywhere. With a flexible framework that provides structure without overly limiting possibilities, D&D can be used to tell some amazing stories.
Power Rangers: The Roleplaying Game
A niche property with a lot of potential, the Power Rangers RPG lets us soar beyond the Grid.
With more than 30 years of history, Power Rangers still has plenty of stories to tell. Delve into world and universe-ending battles, leverage the power of mighty Zord Attack Vehicles, and watch your fellow Rangers’ backs.
And of course, may the Power protect you.
Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game
A philosophical journey that never loses steam, Avatar Legends lets players think more deeply about their characters’ philosophies, needs, and failings.
Balance is key in Magpie’s Avatar Legends game. Select a character archetype based on their ongoing struggle, then overlay bending or nonbending combat styles. You may be able to conjure lightning from nothing, but you’ll still need your wits, personality, and compassion to defeat threats that can’t be solved by bending alone.
Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Conception
A world of demons awaits – negotiate your way to power, or fall to those willing to do what it takes.
Shin Megami Tensei is another niche property that spawned popular video games such as Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Adventures in Tokyo Conception take you through desolate worlds, both lonely and dangerous, in search of the power, intent, and philosophy to build a brand-new Earth.
Reviews
Players don’t just rave, they stay. Burn My Dice Games are long-term campaigns that build community, incredible stories, and friendships that last forever. You can see the full list of reviews on my StartPlaying page.
Gear always made sure everyone felt included and had a voice on how the adventure was going… I would highly recommend this DM and his campaigns.
–Andrew, 19 sessions
Gear provided a rich world, interesting NPCs, and a supportive environment to dip my toe into actual role play.
— Heather, 25+ sessions
He was a fantastic choice for bringing my teen kids on their first adventure… Gear has set the standard for me of what a DM should be.