Ask Me Anything: Dunko

This is my first PbP community, so IDK if this is unique to the folk here or if it's a PbP thing but I really like that everyone is down to try so many different systems! So great to see a community of people who like to experiment and try to make things work.

I've also liked that I can take it on the go and just engage with ttrpg at anytime and anywhere.

I don't know that I'm very good at it--I've been feeling like my general style maybe isn't quite the play-by-post style that folks prefer--but I've been having a lot of fun and I hope those I've engaged with have had some good times!

Acker, at least, is pretty cool. I like the way you write her.

Danill, also, is an interesting fellow.

I also have no complaints about Brady

Can confirm that Acker is a great character!

Why do you have a scottish flag as your profile pic? Any family ties?

You seem to prefer rules-light rule-sets. What are your thoughts on rules-light vs. rules-heavy systems?

My dad and grandparents are from Scotland--well, he was born in Toronto, but lived in Neilston as a kid. I guess it's been a fond part of my life even though I'm fully American. Its just one of my earliest profile pics, online, and I still default to it sometimes. I either use it or a pic of my local prehistoric fish:Rules-light vs. Rules-heavy, my thoughts generally are "whatever you like to use!" There are a lot of fun things about cracking that big book open and making your way through all these cool, well thought out ideas the devs came up with. There was a time in my life in which I loved rules-heavy.

These days I really like systems that get out of the way, or encourage simple resolution. I like when a gaming session is quick and punchy. I think that can include rules-heavy systems, but I've more often found it in rules-light ones!

I feel a "So I Married an Axe Murderer" reference is in order here...

What draws you to the Dunkleosteus? You say fossils of it were found locally in your area? Do you like other marine-based prehistoric animals, too, or just the one home town buddy?

Yeah, to my understanding Dunkleosteus has only been found in a few places on earth including local shale, so I've been looking at his fossil and likeness my whole life. I like all sorts of prehistoric animals--more than dinosaurs even--but yes, none compare to Dunkleosteus for me!

Wait a second, is that where your name comes from as well?

Completely agree. Nothing more awesome than a group that is in sync at the table.

Thanks for sharing! I'm always interested in hearing about people's games. Sounds like you have some great groups going.

Yes it is.