David (he/him)
5.0
(37)
4 years on StartPlaying
329 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
About me
Hi there! Looking to delve into the exciting world of tabletop roleplaying games? Look no further! I've been creating narrative experiences for audiences since 2000 as a stage director and actor. So, when I discovered the world of tabletop RPGs in 2018, I instantly fell in love with its interactive and collaborative storytelling potential. I've since gone on to run all sorts of games, from high fantasy and urban fantasy, to supernatural and horror, to slice-of-life and sci-fi. I can't wait to share my love of RPGs with you, and hereby extend an invitation to you in joining me to discover exciting worlds, play awesome characters, and embark on unforgettable journeys. Note: if a "timezone" is listed on my profile, it's just for scheduling convenience, especially pertaining to daylight savings adjustments.
GM Style
I provide a safe and inclusive space where great stories can be told and a ton of fun can be had. I also love to encourage player input and creativity and aim to give everyone a chance to shine. Plus, I'll lean on my skills as an actor to act out characters, as a director to craft exciting and engaging moments, and as a writer and improviser to create surprising twists and turns that are full of suspense, drama, or comedy. Furthermore, with my background in teaching in the performing arts, you can expect someone that’s patient and great at explaining the rules.
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Game Master Reviews (37)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Teacher
Ellen Terry
Played 36 sessions
David is excellent, especially if you’re just getting into the hobby. In addition to running a great game, he spends a lot of time outside the sessions to provide guidance and resources. 10/10 recommend.
Max
Played 32 sessions
I love how welcoming David and the other players were. I also appreciate how David allowed me to make some adjustments to my character that would make me more comfortable playing him! He does voices and is fantastic at rolling with our group's crazy roll playing ideas.
Trixie
Played 28 sessions
An incredibly welcoming and talented GM who openly encourages you to help build the worlds together with him. I was brand new to the Masks system and feel so welcomed at his table. He is always asking great questions, asking for cool details and giving everyone the chance to contribute and have the spotlight. His games are a highlight of my week and I would strongly recommend anybody joining in for these games.
Amanda
Played 20 sessions
David is a really great GM. He makes a point of including player feedback and information when designing sessions. During part of our MotW campaign, when one of our characters was based around Norse mythology, he made sure to include this as a part of our mysteries. He’s also very considerate of player safety. He periodically checks in about the established lines and veils to see if things need changing, and is always willing to stop if needed. I mentioned having been in a car accident, while investigating a car accident, and he was quick to check that I was fine with the content. All in all, I have had a wonderful experience with David!
Matt
Played 20 sessions
Just had session 0 with David (and first ever on StartPlaying). He was super patient/helpful as I fumbled through character creation in an unfamiliar system and got us off the ground with a well-paced, engaging start to the adventure. Highly recommend!
Robert
Played 15 sessions
David allows the players to be extremely creative in both building the world, creating characters, and in the creativity of personalizing your character in how they attack, emote, and advance the narrative. It's been a pleasure working and playing with David in the evolving, cooperative narrative we as a group are creating.
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