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David

he/him

5.0

(37)

Timezone

America/new York

Identity

BIMPOC

About David

Looking for RPG sessions that are fresh, fun, funny, and full of roleplaying opportunities? And a GM that encourages player creativity, is inclusive, and great at teaching you how to play? 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: the "timezone" listed on my profile is just for scheduling convenience, especially pertaining to daylight savings adjustments. Banner image by Danomyte.

At a glance

5 years on StartPlaying

353 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher

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I became a GM because

I love setting the stage for magic to happen when a group of people come together to create a unique collaborative storytelling experience like none other

My favorite books are

A Hero Born, The Hobbit, American Gods, The Dresden Files, Blankets, Fun Home, Runaways, Young Avengers Vol. 2

My favorite shows/movies are

Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, The Wild Robot, Wicked, Moana, Lilo & Stitch (2025). The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Stranger Things, The Life of Chuck Everything Everywhere All at Once, Across the Spider-Verse, Invincible, Peacemaker, Superman (2025)

How David runs games

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.

David's ideal table

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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

fun, joy, laughter, improvisation, collaborative storytelling, unexpected twists and surprises, quiet emotional character moments

I love it when a player

responds eagerly to narrative prompts, engages with the story, thinks out of the box, builds on the ideas of others, shines the spotlight on other players

My table is not the place for...

bigotry, harassment, tantrums, disrespectful behavior, arguing with the GM's rulings, backseat GMing

David's Preferences

Systems

Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Fate Core System
Savage Worlds
Fiasco
City of Mist
Indie TTRPG
Alien: The Roleplaying Game
Ironsworn
Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games
Monster of the Week
Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition
Delta Green
Genesys
Gumshoe
Night's Black Agents
Mutant: Year Zero
Cortex RPG
Star Trek Adventures - First Edition
John Carter
Tales From the Loop
Forbidden Lands
Masks: A New Generation
Alice is Missing
Dungeons & Dragons B/X
Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Adventures in Middle-earth
Zombicide: Chronicles RPG
Brindlewood Bay
This Discord Has Ghosts in It
SLAYERS
Sentinel Comics
Swords of the Serpentine
The Yellow King
Apocalypse Keys
TimeWatch
Marvel Heroic Roleplaying
Trail of Cthulhu
Righteous Blood, Ruthless Blades
Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition
Daggerheart

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Combat Heavy

Dungeon Crawl

Theater of the Mind

Sandbox / Open World

David's games