David

he/him

5.0

(7)

Timezone

America/chicago

Language

English

Identity

Neurodivergent

About David

My journey into tabletop RPGs began in 2000 with D&D 3.5, where I started playing online in a text based chat room. I played this way for about 5 years and then after a decade-long hiatus, I returned in 2014 with Pathfinder 1e where I was invited to join a standing a group of seasoned players. We played in person until covid made it where we couldn't. We converted to playing online, and continue to play together today. We have played star wars rpg, Pathfinder 2e and recently started playing 5e. We rotate being gm and I have gained a lot of experience from this group. Drawing on this experience, I have frequently stepped into the Game Master role for my group, and have been running adventures consistently for the past year. I bring adaptability, commitment, and a player-focused perspective to the GM screen. I am eager to explore new challenges and create compelling stories for the table.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

9 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Visual Aid, Rule of Cool

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

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When I'm not running games I'm...

I am either at work or volunteering. I help out on a local community event planning organization and am also the scoutmaster for my son's scout troop. I also love spending time in both the mountains and at the beach.

How David runs games

I use RAW for structure but 'Rule of Cool' for spirit. I prioritize pacing by making flexible calls in the moment and correcting technicalities later, ensuring that strict rules never get in the way of a dynamic, creative, and fun session. I love a mix of combat and roleplay, but I specifically look for player creativity; it’s much more rewarding for me when the party does more than just 'Hulk smash' their way through encounters.

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I deal with rules issues by...

making a quick call, and then we can look it up after the game.

Rules are...

meant to keep things fair and organized but sometimes they need to be bent just a bit to keep things fun and moving.

When it comes to voices

I try :)

David's ideal table

I am looking for players who want to fully inhabit their characters. I thrive on creative combat and roleplay—I want you to do more than just roll attacks; I want you to interact with the world. My goal is for you to feel connected to the setting so that when difficult choices come up, they carry real emotional weight. Mechanically, I aim for a fair table using RAW as a foundation, but I will always lean on the 'Rule of Cool' to maintain momentum. I value pacing over perfection, so I make calls on the fly rather than stopping to check the book.