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Full Name

Calvin Neil Roach

Race

Human

Classes/Levels

Mythic Loiterer and Feral Philosopher

Gender

Male

Size

Fluffy Plus

Age

59

Special Abilities

I can always find string when I need it.

Alignment

Neutral Good with occasional outbursts of knee-jerkedness

Deity

I don't even know anymore.

Location

Central Arkansas

Languages

English (with hints of native Arkansan still evident), Gibberish

Occupation

Guy Who Draws a Crazy Check from the Gubment

Homepage URL

My blog - www.true-defective.com

Strength 8
Dexterity 10
Constitution 12
Intelligence 14
Wisdom 8
Charisma 20

About DungeonmasterCal

I've been playing D&D since September of 1985 when I was asked to take over the character of someone who didn't show up for a session. I was hooked instantly. I started with 1st Edition AD&D and soon became enamored with the art/science/task/madness of DMing (GMing where Pathfinder and other systems might be concerned), and that's been my primary role ever since (at least with D&D and now Pathfinder).

I have only run homebrew campaigns, and my favorite was a 10-year long 2e campaign from 1990 to 2000 (A.D.) that my players still talk about to this day. I've also run several 3.x/Pathfinder campaigns that we've really enjoyed. Or at least, my players say they do and my ego demands I believe them.

I've only dabbled in other RPG's (not because I didn't like them, it's just that I rarely had time for anything else) but enjoyed Call of Cthulhu, Torg, Star Wars d20, various Star Trek incarnations, and the original Boot Hill and Gamma World games. I did play in a 12 year-long DC Heroes campaign that to this day remains my all-time favorite gaming experience. That game's GM no longer plays, and it's a shame. I'd pay hard money to get him to run a new DCH game again.

I'm also very fortunate that most of my players have been with me for 30 years or more and we're all friends from the get-go. We seldom get to gather much more than twice a month now (and even that's a challenge sometimes), but when we do we play Pathfinder 1e. We looked at and some of the group experimented with D&D4e and 5e as well as Pathfinder 2e but there was no interest in them from most of our group, plus we've collectively sunk literally thousands of dollars into 3.5 and PF1e books and decided to just stick with them, given that we get together so infrequently anymore. In fact, PF1e has become our primary and for some of us our favorite iteration of D&D.

Our games are fairly fast and loose, with lots of action and risk-taking on the part of the players. I try to run a fairly cinematic game, with some of the rules altered or handwaved on the fly for the sake of coolness. We've also had whole sessions where nary a single die was rolled, just straight roleplaying sessions. We also joke and carry on a lot "outside" the game framework, but that's what works for us and we enjoy it. Our game nights are our "poker nights", and we're more about the fellowship and good times than hardcore "no foolin' around this is a game so let's be serious" kinda play.

I have a 29 y/o son who plays when he can find the time. His erratic work hours keep him pretty busy. He's also in a rock band (absolutely shameless plug for the band) - deFrance - that's on the road around the US a lot so his gaming time is very rare these days.

I guess that's about it. We'll take a break now. There are punch and cookies in the break room if you'd like some.

*Author's note: If you wish to reach me in person, email me at calvin.roach@gmail.com. I love to hear from other players. Also, INT score varies depending on whether or not I actually open my mouth to speak.