DM David
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About DM David
I've been running tabletop RPGs since 1999 and have spent thousands of hours behind the DM screen. My passion is bringing classic adventures to modern players by converting legendary AD&D campaigns into D&D 5e while preserving what made them unforgettable. My philosophy is simple: I don't write stories, I create situations. The players make meaningful choices, the world reacts honestly, and together we discover where the adventure leads. Expect a living world with memorable NPCs, tactical combat, exploration, and consequences that matter. Whether you're new to D&D or a veteran adventurer, you'll find a table that values teamwork, creativity, and player agency. I enjoy teaching new players just as much as challenging experienced ones. If you're looking for cinematic heroics, dangerous dungeons, and campaigns where your decisions can echo for years, pull up a chair. Adventure awaits. I've DMed in D&D for about 15 years now and I'm looking for new friends and new players I can create games for. My passion really is in DMing, not streaming or creating video content. I really get into what my players want to do with their characters and work hard to integrate them into the game. I have an old school DM approach where games are challenging and can be quite deadly at times but the risk is always relative to the reward!
At a glance
4 years on StartPlaying
64 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
$25 per session
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I got started GMing...
AD&D 2nd Edition for its incredible settings and adventures, D&D 5e for its accessibility and flexibility, and Shadowrun when I want to trade dragons for cyberware and corporate intrigue.
My favorite shows/movies are
Star Trek TNG, DS9 and Original Series. I love old school action movies like Predator, Die Hard and Terminator
How DM David runs games
I enjoy running challenging encounters that blend tactical combat, exploration, and meaningful roleplaying. Combat in my games is typically run on a grid using a VTT or battle mat, with an emphasis on tactical decision-making, dynamic battlefields, and keeping the action moving. I specialize in long-form campaigns where characters grow over months or years of play. Whether I'm running an original adventure or converting a classic AD&D campaign to 5th Edition, my goal is to create a world that feels alive and rewards player curiosity, clever problem solving, and meaningful choices. That said, I don't believe a great session needs combat to be memorable. Some of my favorite sessions have consisted entirely of investigation, diplomacy, exploration, or character interaction. Every pillar of the game deserves its moment to shine. I enjoy bringing NPCs to life through distinct personalities, voices, and motivations. The world isn't static. It reacts to the players' actions, remembers their choices, and changes because of them. Above all, I run player-driven, emergent campaigns. I create situations, conflicts, and living worlds, but I don't script outcomes. Your decisions shape the story, and the campaign evolves naturally from the consequences of those choices.
DM David's ideal table
My ideal table is one where everyone is invested in building an unforgettable adventure together. I enjoy players who are curious, work as a team, respect each other's time, and aren't afraid to engage with the world around them. Whether you're a veteran or brand new to D&D, if you're willing to think creatively, make meaningful choices, and embrace both victories and setbacks, you'll fit right in. My campaigns reward exploration, roleplaying, tactical thinking, and player agency. I create the world, but the story belongs to the table.
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