Hi, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Lavagust most call me Vagust. I am a GM that specializes in PF2E, but do dabble in other systems. I do some ghost writing but that is something new I am working on. I would like to say Hi and I hope to make some new friends and run some new adventures.

I know Dnd 5.5e is not popular with a lot of folks, just wondering why. Also curious what systems are your favorites and why? I'm in my first year of ttrpg-ing and don't feel I can take on learning a new system yet but I'm just wondering in this group what factors influence your likes and dislikes about various systems. I have played some independent systems at conventions and enjoyed them, and I do like the combat mechanics of Pathfinder, but Dnd is really big where I live and I already have a lot of the physical materials so I'm pretty invested in it for awhile. Open to any thoughts though, thanks!

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Super excited to share that Origins has accepted my bid to do two speeches based on the wonderful works of friends the Fishel Brothers. An Introduction to Proactive Role Playing Thursday at10:00 am and An Introduction to Collaborative Campaign Design Saturday at 10:00 am are live now in the Origins system. I know I have been a bit less active in this community as of late ( new job and also back in school), but I am still singing the praises of this work. I would love to meet up with any of you all at Origins this year if you are able to make it, either at these events or just in general!