Oliver Freiberg

he/him

Timezone

Europe/madrid

Language

English

Portuguese

About Oliver Freiberg

I started playing Dungeons and Dragons at 12 years old in 2010, after a school friend came to me and some other boys with this shiny book with cool pictures, complex spells, and a concept I could never have imagined was possible: play a video game but we get to decide everything! I just kept delving more and more into D&D and other RPGs; and in 2014, wanting to take the next step, I bought the 5e books and decided to run the game, learning how to weave stories with the players' backgrounds, take on the role of several NPCs, and manage combat so the storytelling stays at the centre. Over time, I have DM'd for over 100 different people, in 5 different countries, from complete beginners to longtime players. I have run official modules, online one-shots, and my own campaigns and adventures. I offer paid weekly, monthly or one-time sessions, be they in-person or online (using Roll20 or DnD Beyond Maps for visuals, and GMeet or Discord for conversation). I always provide handouts, maps, creature tokens, all players need to feel fully immersed. Most importantly, my players never need to worry about character creation, rules, monster stats, all they need is their imagination and storytelling skills.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

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I became a GM because

I loved the endless possibilities players can come up with when I throw them a puzzle, an encounter, a conversation! Knowing that no matter what I prepare, or what I plan, players can come up with the coolest ideas and solutions

My favorite books are

Name of the Wind, Dune, Mistborn

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

Cooking, painting Warhammer miniatures, playing the guitar, or going on long walks with my partner and my dog

How Oliver Freiberg runs games

My goal: fun story and encounters. I am a big big fan of roleplaying in different environments, but if we need to draw swords, I am your DM. Expect immersion in the characters' surroundings, strategic combat that requires players to make high-stakes decisions, and roleplaying consequences which may just define if that strange hooded man in the corner of the tavern will buy you a pint of ale or shine his dagger against your neck.

Oliver Freiberg's ideal table

Imaginative people! I want players who want to put the effort into the story. But most importantly, I want an inclusive and respectable group - no sexist, homophobic, transphobic, racist and ableist people. I want everyone and anyone to feel safe and comfortable while doing something they love.