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Nick

Hi! I'm Nick (he/they). I'm a huge nerd especially in regards to Digimon, Pokemon and ttrpgs! I have been playing and dming games since 2017, mostly dnd 5e but I've been trying to diversify. I'm also training to become a voice actor!

Gustavo Piazza

Being a dungeon master for over 25 years, I design immersive experiences, emphasizing role-play, storytelling, and atmosphere-building. I conceive each scene as a challenge; the goal is to create an exciting and meaningful event at every encounter. Players are in total control of their characters' choices and the direction the campaign will go. Even if we are playing an official module, that doesn't mean that you are stuck on a railroad. If the worldbuilding is rich enough, all campaigns are sandbox. If you are looking for thrilling adventures and astonishing challenges, join one of my games and prepare yourself for memorable games and high adventure!

Conrad

I'm D.M Conrad, I've playing RPGs for so long, and at some point along the way, I wanted to create my own world. So thats what I did, I love what I created and love even more to see the players changing the world as they interact with it. There is a beauty in the uniqueness of every world that sets TTRPG apart from everything else. If you want a DM who is fair and likes Roleplay a lot, hit me up so we can play together.

Jeremiah | The Direpug Storyteller

The Direpug Storyteller "Epic Tale Wagging" Bespoke adventures for extraordinary stories. ~*~ I want to help you tell the story you're dying to tell. Maybe you've had a character or a dream you have always wanted to explore? Maybe there's a spark of creativity within you, that you've never really had the chance to fully express? Let me be the Storyteller to help bring your story to life! Logo Art by Ziggy Aarts https://www.instagram.com/ziggyaarts

Game Master Milo

Hello, thanks for clicking on me! I'm Milo (he/they), 29 and obviously love TTRPGs. I've been playing TTRPGs for well over 10+ years and DMing for 7. I got into it because fantasy has been lacking in a lot of places, and I mean to fill those spaces. First and foremost, I care about your comfort. Every person who I DM for has to fill out a checklist of likes and dislikes, along with possible triggers. If you don't want it in the game, it won't be. Secondly, I am all about fun! I want to make sure every person participating is having fun and is engaged in the story. Third, this is all about you. This is your game experience, and I'm going to make it as great as possible! I am LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly and open to people of all walks of life. If you want a fun, immersive game with a DM who is willing to take criticism and up for almost anything, you've come to the right place.

Gretta

Role playing games are tremendously fun, to play, to watch, and as I am still discovering, to run. I wish that I had started playing earlier, but it can be an overwhelming hobby to try to get into by yourself. My goal is to build games that are welcoming to new players and that experienced players can still have a good time with, and to foster a welcoming space. RPGs are one of those things that I do think everyone should try at some point. I look forward to hearing from you!

Lucas

Ever roll a Nat 1 and immediately regret your life choices? I’m here to make those moments unforgettable. Hi, I’m Lucas, a professional Game Master since 2021 (GMing since 2011), with thousands hours of experience running adventures across multiple systems. 🎲What’s it like at my table?🎲 "Make me attack roll." "I rolled a 2." (sad player) "That’s a miss." And that’s just the start! 💡Common things you will hear in my sessions:💡 "Wow, you’re all rolling really badly tonight." "You can try it, sure, let's see how it goes." "How did this even happen?" Of course, it’s not all jokes, my role as a GM is making sure everyone is having a good time at the table. Most of my games are all about sitting around, having a good time, invest into the campaign and roll dice. Whether you want a lot of roleplaying, epic combats, or fun banter, I create each session to your group’s style. Some parties come for drama, others for chaos, and some just want to roast my NPC names.

Johnny Hartwell

Hello! My name is Johnny Hartwell, every since i was introduced into the wonderful world of DnD i was hooked, and it has been my life every since. I love nothing more then people getting together around a table and making wonderful memories with friends using their imaginations. I have been a forever DM and have created quite a few things of my own. I would love to be the guide, guiding you through the many mysteries that the unknown may hold. I believe in making each and every session fun and an adventure. it would be my Honor if you would allow me and my imagination to take the table on a wonderful tale of unknown destination. Bring me your backstories and watch as they unfold before your very eyes!

Jesse T. William

I started playing dnd in early 2019 with a close friend of mine after getting into Critical Role a number of months prior. I quickly got the itch and began to build my own world and run games in it. When the pandemic hit, I fell head first into the hobby, and my life has not been the same since. One setting became a whole world, and I was consumed heart and soul with telling stories with my friends. I love building settings, mythologies, and cosmic creations to populate my world. It is not very often when a day has passed in which I have not added to my world in some way. I am now approaching 500 professionally run games on startplaying, and I have found the thing I want to do for the rest of my life. I hope to continue to make memorable and meaningful experiences for players in my games and in my community. It is important to me that my games remain story first, and more importantly a safe space for marginalized folks. No murderhobos, no thinly veiled fantasy racism, no edgelords.

Eiko

I've been a DM for over 10 years, started playing 3'rd edition & have been going since. I have always enjoyed the amazing stories that come from d&d and want to share that experience with everyone.

Leland House Jr.

Hey everyone, it's me, Leland, aka Leopold the Just in most social media spaces! I’ve been deeply invested in tabletop RPGs since the start of the millennium, & I still love every second of every game I run or play. Aside from that, some of my other interests include going to music events, board gaming, playing strategy & RPG video games, camping, traveling, eating delicious food, learning more about science & art, getting tattoos, going to aquariums & museums, & much, much more. As a GM, my storytelling focus is on strange events, haunted & horrific places, emotional buy-in & consequences during roleplay, & NPCs you won’t forget. I run everything from cozy slice-of-life games to bleak horror, sometimes both in the same session. If you love group storytelling & want to play in an immersive world that feels alive, then I’m the right GM for you. --- What to expect at my table & in my community: • Sessions with a strong narrative focus on character development • Action-packed, descriptive combat that keeps you on the edge of your seat • A living world where NPCs react & evolve based on your choices • Shared storytelling that includes everyone, with collaborative worldbuilding that lets you leave your mark • A chill, inclusive space where everyone is welcome & every identity is valued • Exclusive $5 community one-shots for active members, bringing players from across tables together for fresh stories & shared adventures • Regular community events: video/board game nights, video watch-parties, & a live Kenku FM radio station for downtime between sessions So go ahead & pull up a virtual seat. Let’s tell some stories together!

Rafael Biondo

Hi! I'm a music producer and game designer from são paulo, Brazil. I've been gming for 12 years, everything from B/X DnD to monster of the week, shadowrun, blades in the dark, ALIEN, DCC, Vampire, call of cthulhu, Star wars FFG and much more. I love hepling people create stories that they really care about and always use safety tools.

Drew DiSario

I'm a GM, teacher, and improv nerd who runs collaborative, character-driven games. I believe the best RPG stories are forged by the whole table, not written by one person. My background in teaching and improv helps me craft worlds full of heart and humor where your choices truly matter. My goal is to create a fun, inclusive space where we can build something truly epic together.

Noralf

I’m a full-time GM with a tech brain and a storyteller’s instinct. I run clean, well-prepped games with a healthy dose of improvisation and just enough chaos to keep players guessing. I love throwing players into situations they’ll definitely survive (probably). Also: unapologetically committed to terrible accents, delivered with great enthusiasm.

Paul Merlin

Looking for an epic tabletop role-playing gaming experience? Look no further! Hi there, I'm Paul, and I've been playing TTRPGs for 21 years — 6 of which as a Game Master. I specialise in D&D 5th Edition, though I'm also open to other systems. No matter what you're looking for — tales of story and adventure or high-intensity combat — you can trust me to make sure that you get exactly the experience you desire. I take pleasure in adding depth and personalisation to my gaming sessions by tying in characters' backstories within quests. Your satisfaction will always be my top priority and I will work with you to ensure that each session exceeds your expectations!

Gerik

Greetings, fellow adventurers! I’m Gerik, your dedicated Game Master! For years, I’ve been immersed in the world of tabletop RPGs, guiding brave heroes through fantastical worlds. I bring a blend of creativity, humor, and immersive storytelling to every session. I take heavy inspiration from shows like Narrative Declaration/Glass Cannon Podcast, and look to foster a table community where everyone can laugh together and feel welcome. I have been described as theatrical, high-energy, and a bit of a madman when playing a nefarious villain. But above all, I am a GM who wants you to have a good time, and I'll do my best to make that happen! But don't just take my word for it, check out my reviews to see what others have to say!

SugarButch

Bulldyke GM specializing in science fiction. While every game I run has a world happening around the players, your world will be shaped by your actions, your backstories, your connections with people. The stories I run vary in themes from group to group, but every story is ultimately about the humanity of the characters, or lack thereof. You should come prepared to tell a story, come prepared to hear others tell their story. Come prepared to feel and come prepared to fight! Nazi punks fuck off.

GM Mashby

🎶 Hello adventurers! Stay a while and listen as we embark on a fantastic journey! 🎶 You can call me Mashby. I've been playing Dungeons & Dragons since 2e when I was a teenager. My favorite system was definitely 3.5e and my longest running game has been in 5e. Previously I've worked as an animator and production designer, and now I am an experience designer specializing in gamified learning. New players and folx with marginalized identities will find a safe space at my table, for it is my firm belief that all people deserve to create and have their stories heard. Collaborative storytelling is the portal through which we can explore the deepest dungeons and the furthest stars together.

Alessa

👋 28 yr old Latina 🎙️ Professional voice actor ✨ Sci fi & fantasy enjoyer Hi there! Looking for a roleplay centric table to play out your character? Love campy environments and character development? I'm the Gamemaster for you!! I love performing, and I bring that to the table, with character voices and vibrant descriptions. I love my silly little worlds, what can I say? I love seeing people explore, interact, and immerse themselves in these wonderful worlds. I had dabbled here and there in 5th Edition Dungeon & Dragons for a while, before I dove in headfirst at the beginning of 2020. After playing for a while, I tried my hand at GMing, and I fell in love with it. It's truly one of the most fulfilling experiences in life, and I would be honored to GM for you! <3

Bar-D-McFly

I'm a full time educator, husband, and father, and a part-time tabletop gamer, comic book nerd and storyteller. I love that games bring people together, and that role playing games transport them together to another world; a world that they shape and define through collaboration, imagination, and a little bit of luck! I've been playing D&D and other table top RPG and wargames for over a decade. I've been a DM for about three years now, mostly in my capacity as an educator, where I run the D&D club for middle and high school students at the school where I work. I love working with players of all ages, and I have seen the incredible power games have in developing social, emotional, and other important life skills in both the young and old! I was looking for ways to do more of that, and one day found an article online about StartPlaying, and decided to give it a try! For me, the four cornerstones of gaming are Fun, Safety, Inclusion and Communication! Fun is the most important because this is, after all, a game! My goal is to always bring the fun to every campaign and session. The rules to any game are vital in providing consistency, fairness, and shared expectations, but they should never get in the way of crafting a fun and memorable story! For example: I may not always be familiar with that homebrew subclass or spell you're interested in trying out, but I sure will try to make it work in the campaign if it's going to make the game more enjoyable for everyone at the table! Safety is key to a good game, especially one that involves role play. Role play is risky, pushing people to step out of their comfort zone and to be vulnerable. My job is to create a safe environment for that to happen. Furthermore, good stories involve conflict. Sometimes that conflict is violence, sometimes it is bigotry, injustice, or inequality. Having said that, my philosophy is that people come to the gaming table for positivity and connection, not for conflict and heartache. I do everything I can to ensure players are comfortable with the content of our adventures, forewarned of potentially triggering scenarios, and treated with kindness by myself and everyone else at the table. Inclusion is what gaming is all about! There is no one who doesn't belong at my table, as long as they aren't out to hurt anyone else. We all have our blind spots, and that includes me, but my experience as an educator, school counselor, and history teacher have taught me to think critically about some of the things we take for granted as "the norm" and work to dismantle false notions in my own thinking and in the way stories are told. My goal is always to think about how a storyline, character or adventure can be viewed from multiple perspectives and presented in a way that treats all people and groups (even fictional ones!) with dignity and respect! Communication is key to making all of the other cornerstones happen! Without open transparency and honest reflection, we can't have fun, be safe, or ensure everyone is included. I like to check in with my players frequently, and am responsive to their needs. I will sometimes make mistakes, say something thoughtless, and even put my foot in my mouth. We all do it! What is important is that we are clear with each other about our boundaries and expectations, and humble enough to hear what others are saying. If at any time I or someone else at the table says or does something that makes someone uncomfortable, I encourage you to send me a private message sharing your concerns. I always strive to be discreet and diplomatic, but can be direct when I need to be. There is seldom a situation that can't be resolved with a little humble, honest, communication! And that's me in a nutshell! I hope you give me a chance and join me on a shared adventure someday soon!

Saoirse, Veil Adept

To you who join me at the table, welcome home! Through astronomy modeling to folklore research, amidst fraught years in game design school and software engineering, from comic stage plays to dramatic recitals... I've taken a twisting path to role-playing games. Each of these former roles has taught me invaluable lessons, which I bring to the table. Confidence in my ability to improvise character moments. A systematizing mind to design challenges that test characters to their limits. Technical aptitude to use virtual tabletops to their fullest. An instinct for tapping into characters' hidden motives and how they can elevate drama. And an abiding appreciation for the shared humanity that binds us all together. Let us weave new stories together, full of mirth and mischief, love and laughter, and no shortage of groan-inducing puns.

Simon Magnus

I've wanted to explore other worlds for as long as I've been able to speak and read. When a family friend placed a D&D manual in my tiny hands, they doomed me to a life spent in those other worlds. I don't regret a single moment spent there. I've been playing TTRPGs regularly for over twenty years now (more than half of them as an adult!), and have never gotten tired of it. Whether it's inhabiting the role of a character unlike myself or facilitating a world for other characters to trailblaze, I just can't get enough of this form of storytelling. One of my favorite parts of this hobby is watching how different people react to the circumstances of these worlds. That's why I love GMing so much - I can't wait to be surprised!

GMDavidF

Hello! I have been running Tabletop RPGs since 1990. I enjoy and run Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and other genres. I am currently running Pathfinder 1e and MechWarrior 2nd edition games and looking to add more. I have a small collection of RPGs that I have collected over the years. These range from perineal favorites like Pathfinder and Shadowrun, to less common titles such as Cyberpunk 2020 and Twilight 2000, to fairly rare titles such as Gatewar and Living Steel. Most I have run repeatedly in the past, some only a few times.

Mark

I run story-rich, player-driven adventures. You bring the characters—I’ll bring the world—we will make it ours together. My GM style is relaxed, story-rich, and collaborative. Whether you want kick-down-the-door dungeon crawls, exploration, westmarches, horror, or mysteries in the dark, I’ll tailor the game to your players. One-shots are brisk and punchy, delivering a complete adventure in a single session. Campaigns are dynamic and sandbox-style, shaped by your preferences, backstories, and play style. I’ve run many games and campaigns across a variety of systems: • D&D • Dungeon Crawl Classics • Mutant Crawl Classics • Call of Cthulhu • Traveller, • Top Secret • Shadowdark • Mörk, Cy_Borg, Pirate Borg My shelves are stacked with classics and modern gems alike—I’ve got you covered. If not, I can run it. I’ve run games for everything from bachelor parties to birthday surprises, corporate team-building events to reunions. My tables are welcoming, flexible, and focused on making sure everyone has fun. The best games are forged in shared challenges and the camaraderie that comes with them. Let’s tell some amazing stories together!

Planar Mythos

Hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland with a background in creative arts and video game development. I have been passionate about ttrpgs for over a decade. There is a unique magic found in the collaborative storytelling games like D&D provide and it is my great joy to help facilitate that experience for you. Whether you are new to the hobby, an experienced player looking for a consistent group or a returning veteran of the old days I can't wait to roll the dice together!

Maddy (Maddaloon)

Hi I’m Maddy! I’m a TTRPG Content Creator and professional Actual Play Game Master and Player. I’ve been working in this industry full time for the past 3-4 years and I would love to play with you! I’m a Game Master who specialises in roleplay and exploring who your character is amongst a world of mayhem. I’m ALWAYS down to clown and ready to hear your most crazy and creative ideas! I believe in facilitating a game that lets each of my player’s strengths and creativity shine. Lets play x "Maddy is by far one of the most talented Game Masters I've ever met. She works carefully with individual players to root them in the world before the game starts, and ensures that everyone has the chance to experience unique little details that are personalised to them. Plus her design and potrayal of NPCs is unparalleled, and makes the world feel real. It's a priviledge to have been at her table." - Diana (@dianaoftherose)

Cavin Eggleston

Hi! I'm a comedian and nerd that loves to play Dungeons & Dragons. I tour across the country DMing a live comedy game featuring comedians as players. I love big and dynamic games where players get to have fun and enjoy their time laughing and having a great experience.

Celeste

Hello, I'm Celeste! I'm queer, nonbinary, trans femme (they/them), and I've been playing in and running TTRPGs with my friends for about 6 years. I also have a lot of experience facilitating TTRPG therapy groups, and really enjoy creating spaces for people to explore different ways of being in the context of role playing whether that's in a therapy group or not. I also love stories, and co-creating them with a group of people is my favorite way to experience them. My main goal when I'm GMing is to facilitate the table making a fun and interesting story together, and I deeply appreciate players at the table who are as committed to that goal as I am. I've enjoyed all kinds of fantasy and sci-fi media since I was a kid and love to co-create stories in those types of settings with others. I'm particularly interested in running narrative focused games with more role play, but also enjoy some amount of tactical and cinematic combat. I love more collaborative games that involve players making up some information about the world and giving me opportunities to build on their contributions. This also lends itself to more player driven, sandbox type campaigns, which suit my style well. It's important to me to maintain an inclusive and respectful atmosphere at my tables. I won't allow for any racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, etc at my tables. Also, I'll never use AI for my listings or in my games.

DocApocalypse

As an organized and detail-oriented Game Master, I bring rich plot lines and immersive story elements to every campaign. I specialize in weaving player backstories seamlessly into the narrative to create cohesive, unforgettable adventures. With experience spanning decades—from my start with the Red Box Dungeons & Dragons to my deep love for 3.5 edition—I’ve honed my skills and storytelling craft over time. After returning to 5E three years ago, I’ve been hosting weekly online games that keep players engaged and coming back for more. Currently, I run campaigns using the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons rules on the Shard Tabletop Virtual Tabletop (VTT) platform. Let’s roll the dice and make stories come alive!