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I am proud to announce a grand achievement by an outstanding GM and coordinator: Brian Darnell!!
Brian is one of the Venture Lieutenants in the Southern California Region, running many games not only in his hometown in Riverside California, but traveling throughout Southern California; San Bernadino, Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego Counties.
I cannot say enough great things about Brian, so I will quote just one of the recommendations that I received on Brian:
Brian is a wonderful storyteller with a deep understanding of the history, politics and lore of the Inner Sea region. While GMing, that knowledge is on full display and as he uses it to help tell a compelling story. Rolling a knowledge check with Brian is always a joy because not only do you get the box text, you get the context of where that box text comes from. He explains the location of the scenario so well that it gives players a firm grasp on what they are doing, where they are and why.
Brian also has a clear perception of the core rules of the game. In the few instances where he is unsure of a rule (and player doesn't know the proper rule either), he is very good about choosing speed and fun over accuracy. This keeps the game moving at a brisk clip without slowing down. But he's also willing to bend when needed. Allowing the player to look up the rule in question and adjusting as needed.
Brian's table management techniques are so refined, players never feel rushed. He ran through Murder's Mark in just over 6 hours (a feat I've yet to be able to do) and one of his players commented afterward: "I had assumed this was a single slot game that just ran a little long. Now I can play another game too! It was awesome".
Finally, Brian is a fun and interactive character while in the GM seat. NPCs he portrays are always vibrant and full of life. They have their own interests and he is very good about playing into that. I cannot think of anyone more worthy of 5 star status than Brian. He is hands down one of the best GMs in the greater Los Angeles area and, in my opinion, exactly what a 5 star GM looks like. I'll leave you with one last quote:
"Now THAT is a 5 star experience!" Said by me, from my first time through 'The Cyphermage Dilemma' gmed by Brian Darnell.
So join me in congratulating Brian in achieving this benchmark in his PFS career!!
Congratulations Brian!!
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Congratulations
Well done!
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Thanks everybody! Customer service got my profile updated today! I actually put off posting here because it didn't feel right to post to the forums until the 5 stars were updated and next to my name. :)
Thanks again for all the support and warm welcome. I've asked a lot of you guys for a advice a long the way. Thanks for helping this happen. :)
