David (he/him)
5.0
(36)
4 years on StartPlaying
291 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. 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. From combat-heavy systems to narrative-focused story games. 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. [banner image by Anastasia Rytenkova]
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, comedy, or horror. Furthermore, with my background in teaching in the performing arts, you can expect someone that’s patient and great at explaining the rules.
Games played
David's Games
Game Master Reviews (36)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Teacher
Menace
Played 3 sessions
David is a type of GM, that really let's the story decide around the player's agency. I felt really apart of the team. You gotta play one of his games.
Ellen Terry
Played 19 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.
James
Played 7 sessions
Excellent GM with a good focus on creating stories focused on the players
HarshFlamingo
Played 1 sessions
This was a fun Monster of the Week game. David created a cool fun story that had some real player choices. That's always really hard to do but David got it going quite well. I really enjoyed the game.
Claire
Played 1 sessions
David ran a fun VTMB oneshot for newbies. He was patient explaining the rules and I had a good time.
Drew
Played 5 sessions
David ran a campaign for me and my two teenage children. My oldest had some experience with TTRPG, but my daughter was brand new and fairly apprehensive. He was patient with us all, explained the mechanics as we went along, and made for an amazingly enjoyable family experience. My daughter was so excited for each session and probably had the most fun of us all! I highly recommend David and am so grateful for the story he built for us.
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