Zackery (he/him)
5.0
(6)
2 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Voices, Teacher, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am a 37 year old lover of all things games. I started playing DnD in 2020 when covid hit. It was a way for me and my friends to stay busy and have fun when the world shut down. I have since then been the forever dm. I have only ever run games for friends but am excited to branch out to the world. Join me as we navigate the world of DnD together!
GM Style
What to Expect at My Table I’m a laid-back, rule-of-cool GM who loves turning wild player ideas into cinematic moments. Leap off cliffs, charm dragons, or pull off daring stunts—I’ll bend the rules to make it epic. Immersive, Roleplay-Heavy Storytelling Fully realized NPCs with motivations, secrets, and personalities that react to your choices. I’ll give each a distinct flair and try my best voices and accents—more charm than polish—to bring them to life. Engaging, Balanced Combat Tactical encounters with moderate difficulty: thrilling without being punishing. Expect dynamic battlefields, environmental hazards, and cinematic “sword vs. spell” showdowns where every choice counts. Player-First Philosophy Your backstories and ideas drive the adventure. I love improvising off your surprises and rewarding creative solutions—so dream big and don’t hold back. House Guidelines Rule of Cool: Inventive ideas earn bonus points. Respect & Safety: Inclusive table; consent tools welcome. Pace & Breaks: Steady rhythm with plenty of time to chat and recharge. Bring your boldest concepts and character sheet—I’ll bring the world, NPCs, and unforgettable set-pieces. Let’s craft a story you’ll never forget!
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Game Master Reviews (6)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Voices
Teacher
Inclusive
Relaralith
From the start Zach’s love for D and D shines thru. As a new player he made sure I understood the game mechanics while keeping the action moving on the board. He is well versed in the rules but was often willing to bend them into the rule of cool. I would play one of his campaigns again and would recommend him to new players and seasoned vets as well.
Lindsey
The first time I ever played DND was with Zackery. I didn’t know what to expect at all. Well, he definitely made it easy to just jump right in. With first explaining the rules, of course. I had such an awesome time! My favorite was the voices that he made for certain characters! He’s very creative and puts a lot of effort and thought into his games. He’s also so fun and funny! I’d choose to play his games over and over again! :)
Amy
As a new player, Zack was really great about being patient with me while helping me learn my character. He's funny, uses crazy voices and jokes around just enough to keep the game interesting. He encouraged us to really become our character during play. It was really fun. I've played 3 games now with him as my DM. And I've not been disappointed!
Shelbie Bernard
Zack is so much fun! He absolutely loves to game and it shows in his enthusiasm. He is very creative and has a unique way of shaping the game. He creates a very safe and comfortable environment for his players to role play their characters. He isn’t afraid to get silly but he also likes to have serious moments. He delves deep into character back story and tries to put that in the campaign as much as possible. He follows rules but is pretty flexible and very fair about what he allows. It’s always a true adventure when you’re at his table!
Ned Barnard
Great DM. I have played with him online and in person and each time has always been a great experience. He rewards a creative approach to a solution while still being fair to the game. Also everyone is welcome at his table, very inclusive and allows any build at the the table.
Tinisin
Zack was one of the best DM that I’ve ever had. He spent so much time on setting up the game and working out the story. He included everyone’s backstories into the campaign which was awesome. He was very laid back and fun, did great voices and kept the group laughing and enjoying every minute. Very well prepared, inclusive, and fun game master overall.
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