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Our games are personalized and backstory driven, with the characters written right into the main plotline of the story. This is collaborative storytelling at its heart, and as a GM there is nothing better than seeing the PCs take a concept and run with it on their own. What you'll get from me is over forty years of experience, a detailed world fleshed out with custom maps and relatable NPCs, and an over arching plotline that will take your character's wants and needs fully into account. The world will move around you as you adventure, bringing side quests and tangential stories right along with it.

Hello adventurers! My name's Jacob and I've been running TTRPGs for over a decade with three years of experience full time GM-ing. With a long background in theatre as well as a former designer of escape rooms, I bring a wealth of experience to every game I run. My focus is on making a fun and satisfying story regardless of player history with the game. No matter whether your characters are trekking through a mountain pass, exploring the furthest reaches of space or even attending a spooky summer camp, you should be experiencing a well crafted adventure you will never forget! I also bring an attentive eye to representation within the game space. As a former organizer and field director for numerous political campaigns, I have fought for this first hand and will not let it go unnoticed in my games. There is a wide spectrum of games I have played and run varying from DND (5e and 3.5), Pathfinder (1e and 2e), Doctor Who, Kids on Bikes, Honey Heist, Mutants and Masterminds, Call of Cthulhu, Wet Hot American Summer, Everything Is Dolphins, Fallout RPG and much, much more. I look forward to crafting unique gaming experiences in these wildly different worlds exclusively for you.

If RP and character driven stories sound good to you then we are in agreement. Epic fantasy adventures with a down to earth and relatable people, cities and stories are what I love the most. Heroes and villains are great, but what if there is more than just black and white? That is what I explore with my games and my players. My personal background has included writing, directing and acting in my own movies and skits. I have multiple works of fiction on multiple platforms, and I’m currently building up my own brand of TTRPG entertainment. I love to put my own spin on things, and I love working with others for the maximum amount of fun, whether it's custom rules or personal requests. I do like to push my players to RP to the best of their ability, as experience has shown: a little push can go a long way. VTT CHOICE AND EXPANDED MATERIALS: The VTT I mainly use is Fantasy Grounds as my VTT (Virtual Tabletop) of choice. I choose this primarily because it is both user friendly, while being the most customizable VTT out there (in my opinion). Fantasy Grounds is completely free for players and I do not expect my players to pay for anything other than the booking price. I have over 200 books for D&D 5e, Pathfinder 1e and Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition on this platform. All of them are both first party and third party. Feel free to ask if I have a specific book you’re looking for as I use these materials regularly in my games and encourage my players to try new things. I'm also an official GM for Warlock’s Sanctum and a Panel member of Heroes of the Multiverse. These are both communities that focus on getting players in games and having fun while trying new things. Feel free to say hello to me there or anywhere you may see me.

Hi everyone! I'm Zac Johnson. I've been playing Dungeons & Dragons since middle school, when my friends and I would meet up weekly to play. We actually started with 1st Edition, using my friend’s dad’s original books and minis — a true old-school experience. I've been a Dungeon Master for several years now, with plenty of experience running both official published adventures and homebrew campaigns. I also have a solid collection of one-shots ready to go if your group prefers short, standalone sessions. I have one core rule at my table: You can do whatever you want — as long as everyone is having fun. If something starts taking away from the group’s enjoyment, we’ll talk about it and adjust. Everyone is welcome at my table. I believe anyone can play D&D, no matter their background or experience. Lastly, while I do encourage roleplaying, you'll never be pushed beyond your comfort zone. Play in the way that feels right for you.

What's good, adventurers? I’m Nicolae, a full-time Dungeon Master with over 11,000 hours logged on Roll20 and about 1000 games run on StartPlaying. From mastering macros and APIs, introducing intrigue, to weaving tactical combat encounters, I bring depth and efficiency to every session. My goal is to deliver immersive storytelling where your characters truly shape the world—no two games are ever the same. Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of my table. I strive to ensure each player feels heard and has a genuine impact on the unfolding narrative. Whether you live for intense role-play, thrilling battles, or creative problem-solving, you’ll find a warm, open environment where you can shine. Beyond the tabletop, I’m a musician and producer pouring that same passion into my art. If you'd like a glimpse of my musical adventures, follow me on Instagram or TikTok @musicbyNicolae. Dope. Now let's roll some initiative! Join me, and let’s create stories you’ll be talking about long after the dice have finished rolling.

Ladies, gentlemen, and friends from beyond the binary—well met, and a pleasure to meet indeed! As you step inside, do please leave your boots at the door. All settled in? Then come, and picture with me the following… A group of four, clad in the colors of their order and armed with weapons of the Old World. They tread with caution through the decrepit remains of a once-proud public library—best to be wary of the new librarians. Or instead, imagine this—a devil-horned man and an angel-winged woman ready their suppressed handguns, stack up on either side of a door, and nod beneath the flickering fluorescent light. The point of no return is nigh—if the gods won’t act, they’ll handle it themselves. Or picture yet again—pandemonium! The lich-king has won, and skeleton warriors run amok in the streets! There’s no stopping them now—how will you survive? These unique worlds and more await at my table. Players new and experienced alike are welcome—the only requirement is a good attitude!

🇧🇷 Brazilian! ⚗️ Chemistry Student! 🎆 24 yo Playing TTRPGs has always felt like the right place for me. Meeting new people, having fun, and making new nerdy friends has have always been my jam. The experiences I create in my games are designed to be chill, safe, and welcoming. GMing is my passion, and I love every part of it. What truly makes my games special are the memorable moments we forge together in a collaboratively built story, where the players are the protagonists. I enjoy coming up with funny voices for NPCs, selecting the perfect music for dramatic moments, and making sure the players' backgrounds and writing matter in the game. So if you are looking for a safe and fun enviorment don't hesitate to message me here or sending a message on discord (Allffo)! Open to different adventures and modules! :^) For a more immediate reply reach me on Discord: Allffo

Hello there, adventurers! My name is Katie and I have over a decade of TTRPG experience and multiple years as a Pro-GM. Tabletop gaming is a passion of mine, and I use it to lead players and their characters through unforgettable journeys. Outside of tabletop I enjoy gaming, going on walks with my dog, playing with my cat, reading, and spending time with my partner! Cover artwork copyright by Roselysium - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/16304/Roselysium - used with permission.

Hey! My name's Jeremy, though I go by Mando in most circles. I'm an experienced GM who's been running D&D 5e nearly every week for the last four years, and I've been in a good share of campaigns and one-shots. Since running TTRPGs is my passion, I figured I'd extend some of the skills I've learned over the last four years to making an enjoyable game that will help me pay for some small weekly expenses I have from going to college.

Howdys and Salutations! I've been playing D&D since the death throes of 3.5, skipped 4th entirely after a break and settled right nicely in the DM chair for 5e ever since Tyranny of Dragons dropped. I've ran and finished multiple online and in-person campaigns, often ending around tier 3 play (level 14). To get a good picture of what my games look like, imagine fun as a core concept — that's me! All I do is in the name of the collective fun for the whole table. I view TTRPGS in essence as an exercise to break out from constrained systems to do ridiculous stuff like, oh, I dunno, befriending the green dragon in Thundertree through carefully and tactfully putting the cursed helm of opposite alignment on it — he became a real softie after that! One rule I always abide by - mistakes, of any kind, are an opportunity to be creative and to do something fun and often hilarious. You regret your frail level 1 PC ran confidently into a pack of goblins, rolling poorly on that persuasion check? No problem. This does not mean death. Well, not necessarily anyway. It might, but it might also be another opportunity to pitch them that lucrative moonshine business you've been going on and on about lately. I wouldn't blame you, it's a neat idea. Anyways, happy to share the wonders of RPGs with you and create lasting memories that'll hopefully be sung about for years to come. Toodly-Doodly! (It's 'see you soon' in goblin, I promise.)

Heyoo! I'm Stephen (he/him pronounced Steven, but spelled with a PH (I don't get it either!) I’m a Professional Dungeon Master with experience guiding hundreds of players, ranging from brand-new adventurers to seasoned veterans who’ve been rolling dice long before they went digital! I hope to take you through unforgettable campaigns, spine-chilling dungeon crawls, and wildly hilarious, rule-bending one-shots! I’ve been playing Dungeons & Dragons since my senior year of high school in 2015, when members of the disbanded D&D club joined the Yugioh club I was running I had turned my club into a Table Top games club and became the Dungeon Master for those players! Since then, I have watched and learn about many other DMs and their styles from Brennan Lee Mulligan, Matt Mercer, Aabria Iyengar, Chris Perkins, and Jeremy Crawford. Combining their styles with how I like to run campaigns as led me to a genuine love for storytelling, world building, and collaborative game play. Putting Player Agency first and utmost in the drivers seat!

Hello new player! My name is Sean and I've been a running adventures since 2018. Born and raised in Southern California, I grew up surrounded by cinema and theater. Like so many others I became curious of DND and wanted to jump right in. I have been hooked on it ever since. What I like about this game is that your only limited to your imagination and do impossible things that no human being can do. I've also have a YouTube channel "McCluskers Gaming" where I host my Homebrew campaign on Foundry VTT. Foundry is my go to for online games as I am very familiar with the system. You are wondering how I run my games. I am not really a rules lawyer but at the same time rules can help the game not be broken, so my games are loose when it comes to that as DND rule can be not so clear sometimes. As it comes to being a chaotic player that I've experienced with over the years. I like a lot of shenanigan's around my table as it makes it more fun and interesting, But be courteous of other people around you. That is my main rule at my table. But enough about me.... Lets talk about you...What type of adventure are you looking for? Are you a new player looking to step into a world of make believe and you don't know where to start? No need to worry, as we were all lost and confused once before. I would guide you and to make sure that we get through this together. You will not be disappointed. A veteran player whos ready to start a new adventure and meet new adventurers. You've come to the right place. I would make your experience memorable. Are you a problem solver, and like puzzles? Then get ready to scratch your head a lot or feel good on solving that ridiculous revolving room trap. Want to just do a one shot and done? Then lets get it done. Thank you for taking the time and reading about me. Hope to see you in our adventures some time soon!!!!

I didn't find tabletop RPGs until later in life, I knew about them and was always intrigued - I just never had the access. But I always enjoyed telling stories, and my imagination would always run rampant - something likely attributed to my mental health. I was diagnosed early on with generalized anxiety and depression, which only further limited my access to tables and the enjoyment of the game. Decades later into my late thirties, after going through college for mental health and addictions and challenging some of my fears and misconceptions (most expensive therapy ever!), YouTube channels like Acquisitions Incorporated, C-Team, and Dimension 20 inspired me. I found a local game that fit my schedule and immediately fell in love with the medium, and after a few years I took my turn as a host and that love boiled over into a passion. I started hosting online for friends using Roll20, but my constant pursuit for increased visuals, operation, and overall production brought me to FoundryVTT. I love that I can combine my focus on research and narrative development with the stunning automation provided by the platform, and my players always seem delighted (or terrified) by the scenes I've put forward. Similarly, I've always found my delight in developing rich stories with those players, coordinating events and backstories to give them a voice in the world and build it into their playground. I have never had to shout "I'm not crying, you're crying" so many times.

Hi, I'm Sphinx! I specialize in immersive, player-driven storytelling where your characters shape the world around them. With over a decade of experience and over a thousand games hosted, I ensure every session is filled with excitement, roleplay, and meaningful choices. My games are dynamic, collaborative, rich with engaging characters, tactical challenges, and unexpected twists. Top 5 most run systems: - Dungeons & Dragons 5e - Daggerheart - Dragonbane - Starfinder - My own System If you don’t see a listing that fits your preferences, reach out to me! I’d love to tailor a game to fit your vision.

Hello! I started playing TTRPGs an eon ago with the D&D Red Box set and was nearly immediately put into the DM role by my siblings and cousins. I would say I am equally comfortable with a homebrewed campaign setting as well as any official worlds. Dragonlance being my favorite with Spelljammer coming in a solid second. Outside of D&D I find Villians and Vigilantes and Paranoia to be just downright fun while World of Darkness is great for sheer world immersiveness. In the end, I love setting the scene and letting the players run wild with their creations.

I'm a long time RPG player and GM. I ran for my high school friends on the 90s, and I've run for my current gaming group off and on for almost 20 years. I enjoy most anything that brings fun to the table, be it a crunchy dungeon crawl or a quirky indie game. As a GM, I love seeing what sorts of characters my players will bring to the game, and then throwing those characters into memorable stories with shocking twists. I've also got a fondness for Japanese tabletop RPGs, many of which are great for one-shots.

Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Seb. I am an experienced Dungeon Master providing an experience to hard core Dungeons and Dragons fans that can't get enough and want to progress faster by playing twice a week! I have been a DM on Roll20 for over 8 years. I am 37 years old. I started playing D&D over 15 years ago! I discovered D&D when my friend introduced me to AD&D. My first character was a dual wielding berserker. This was in the early years of high school and I become instantly addicted. I would often DM for my friends and spent my weekends pouring over my D&D books while drawing maps and writing campaign stories. Nothing has changed since then. I Joined Roll20 at the end of 2016 when another friend of mine from school introduced me to the platform. I started running games on Roll20 in March 2016 and have evolved and developed my skills as a DM since then. I have over 15,000 hours of experience on Roll20. I like to stick to the rules as much as possible when running published modules. I also like to practice voices for NPC's and love writing stories and building worlds in my numerous homebrew campaigns. I own almost every piece of published content by WoTC for D&D 5E and also many other homebrew resources. I devote a lot of my time and energy to D&D and to create the best experience possible for my players.

As a lifelong hobbyist, my enthusiasm for roleplaying games was born from unforgettable shenanigans shared with close friends around a table in some basement. That same love has spawned countless friendships and encouraged me to join and contribute to a number of great communities, including store-driven Adventurer's Leagues and Cons. I have even been fortunate enough to make a living producing accessories for tabletop games, so it's no exaggeration to say that my life revolves around roleplaying games. I cut my teeth on D&D 3.x and had the rewarding experience of my first group of players being ready to explore countless other systems. Looking at the subtle beauty in new mechanics and the nuances that tie them into their settings and stories is a personal passion of mine, one that I love to share. Facilitating a new player learning a system, whether it's their first go at Dungeons & Dragons or their latest foray beyond, is one of my favorite opportunities. I own a myriad of unique RPGs and have read most of them, but I am always eager to hear about new potential experiences and unique stories to be told. Sharing our stories and love of games is what makes tabletop roleplaying games so special. I hope you'll allow me to share some of the things I love with you.

I primarily run Pokemon Tabletop United and Pathfinder 2e, but I enjoy a wide variety of systems. I have run many game systems in the past, but have settled on these as my primary systems. For those interested, I have run multiple long campaigns of Dark Heresy, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Vampire: the Masquerade, and Dungeons and Dragons 3.5. I have a deep passion for Wraith: the Oblivion, and a great interest in running a game set during the Great War. I am interested in running a Shadows of Esteren game, and would be interested in being commissioned for a game too. For my day job, I am an English professor. I have a master's degree in Medieval Studies and have done research on the impact of roleplaying games on the cultural imaginary of the Middle Ages. While I prefer medievalist settings, I also love modern and science fiction settings! At the core of every roleplaying game is a human experience, and that translates across time and space. I accept commissioned games at 25 USD per player, and ask for a minimum 3 session commitment. Solo games can be commissioned at 75 USD per session. I am currently running 7 PTU: The Social Ecology of Kanto games and 1 D&D 5e Temple of Elemental Evil game. For information on these games, please see here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuyfPhV5SBrABq56mr6PV8QJ8bGa86Dw7qgjbDE8Zpk/edit?usp=sharing For those interested, here's my Academia.edu page: https://ceu.academia.edu/JordanVoltz

I am a seasoned and passionate Dungeon Master, ready to bring your tabletop gaming sessions to life. With a decade of experience crafting immersive narratives and challenging quests. I love Dark-Fantasy and Dark or Silly Humor, I do voices or describe how they speak and still remain in tone. My combat is tactical and dangerous so plans and preparation are important. The style of my worlds usually have a blend of fantasy/Sci-fi of varying degrees with cosmic horror sprinkled in. So gather your party, sharpen your blades, and let's embark!

Hello! 👋 I'm Nick and I've been a GM for years now. I'm passionate about improvisation, creative expression, character arcs, and of course, 🌟 The Roleplaying Drama 🌟

Hi everyone! I am Vale, a new DM to this site but with a 10 years experience as a player and as a professional master. I love creagin homebrew settings both using them in more linear narrative and as sandbox for the players to explore. I look forward to experience the amazing idea I can create with my players. My DMing style is focused on character development, world building and storytelling. I am also a fan of the most technical aspect of the game but I mainly tend to use it as a narrative tool for a more immersive experience, often using homebrew content (campaign traits, custom abilities, original spells and races etc.) I mostly play in homebrew settings but I also enjoy mastering adventure path and modules. I offer One Shots, mini campaigns (3/6 sessions), and long term campaign. I keep track of all the characters making available to expand the story of one across the world through more stories in the same setting. I prefer to write the story upon the players' backgrounds. Every kind of player is welcomed, experienced and newbies! I try to put my best effort to make feel everyone comfortable and safe around the table, discussing boundaries and off-limits material before hand in session 0. The players can always communicate with me through chat to express if they feel uncomfortable with what is playing and I will move forward and reshape the flowing of the game in order to accomodate everyone in the most inclusive way. LGBTQ+ friendly. My main inspiration are The Lord of The Rings, The Neverending Story, The Chronicles of Narnia, Inheritance Saga, Arcane, Dragonheart and the SoulsBorne games. Session 0 of character creation free of charge and I offer a pre-made one-shot if you want to get to know try my DMing style. I master Pathfinder 1ed and DnD 5ed. I use Discord, roll20, WorldAnvil and Foundry. Webcam are recommended but not mandatory. An adventurous spirit and curious mind is recommended and mandatory. :)

👋 Hi! I’m Gary. 🧙‍♂️ You came here looking for a gamemaster—one who will make sure you have a great time. Give me a try. My #1 priority as a GM is to make sure everyone at the table has fun. 🛠️ I have spent more than 40 years gamemastering, worldbuilding, and roleplaying. I have the experience to deal with every situation, to know what works and what doesn't. 📕 I’m a professionally published fiction author, and my fantasy fiction has earned a handful of accolades. Tabletop roleplaying games have been my real passion, though, ever since I got the Red Box for Christmas when I was 10 years old. In the 40 years since, I’ve run dozens of different game systems for everyone from tweens to senior citizens, for beginners and veteran gamers alike. 🌐 Like many of us, I’ve garnered hundreds of hours of experience running games online since 2020. But running games over the internet wasn’t new to me. I’ve been doing it since the 1990s, when I used Delphi chat rooms. 🪄 When you play in one of my games, you’ll have the freedom to use your imagination. I love saying, “Yes, you can do that.” I never want to get in the way of player creativity. 🌟 I work hard to make sure my players have an experience they can’t get anywhere else. Whether I’m running an offbeat game full of eccentric characters or an intense campaign full of heroics and sacrifice, you can count on me to help you create an original, unique story. ⌨️ If you want a low-bandwidth game or a no-voice game—because of technology limitations, hearing or speech impairment, or just because that’s what you like—I will be happy to set one up for you. ✨ What are you waiting for? Let’s go on an adventure—book a game with me. I can’t wait to create great things together. ✨

What’s Good!!!!! Thank you, and I appreciate you for considering me as your GM! A lil bout me: I’ve got over half a decade of DM/GM experience, now I’m bringing that experience into the Professional scene. I run multiple games a week. This way gives me the chance to cultivate an immersive environment/experience. I run both modules, and homebrew campaign’s for a multitude of systems from D&D 5e to MÖRK BORG. Session 0s on new adventures are always FREE otherwise, I’ll set aside time before the next session to get you into loop, and in a game ASAP. So, shoot me a message if you got any questions about my games, I'll try my best to be quick to answer. Talk to you soon, Onyx

Vtuber & Storyteller Guiding souls through TTRPG odysseys, this all started with my mom back when I was like 6. She taught me how to play 2e AD&D, at least what she could remember of the rules. That was, oh, 21 years ago, and I've played this and that over the years since then. Now I was taught that being a game master, DM, or whatever you want to call it, it's all about having fun with and building a story and a world together with your players. I follow the rules as best I can and home-brew, change, or just ignore ones that my players dislike or are having trouble with—now within reason, mind you. I am one of those GMs that likes failure, and I will make things challenging. But mostly I try to be fair and just make sure you have fun, and I love a good villain and a hot cup of tea. I am autistic and have a few other mental health issues. I am transgender, so if that bothers you, then you can find a different group on Start Playing than my own.

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I'm a 5e GM who thrives on homebrew aspects and loves cultivating fun role-play moments for my players. My goal is for you to have fun - if that means a custom race, reskinning a spell or twelve, or making some stellar customized items, I'm all in! I've created a world from the ground up that I feel provides hundreds of possible directions for my players to go in. Come explore with me!

✨ Greetings, adventurers! My name is Jane (She/Her) 🌞 By day, I am a full time biochemist that explores the realms of science 🌙 By night, I become a passionate Dungeon Master, crafting magical D&D experiences. 🏰 Unique Adventures: I create homebrew worlds with rich lore and run gender-bent modules like Curse of Strahd, transforming tropes into empowering stories. 🎓 Experienced DM: With years of experience and a teaching background, I bring organization and clear communication to every session. 🎭 Flexible Gameplay: Whether deep roleplaying or strategic combat, I tailor adventures to fit your preferences. 🌈 Respectful Environment: I prioritize a welcoming space where all players feel valued. 🔮 Epic Themes: Explore dark worlds, high-fantasy quests, or light-hearted adventures. ⚔️ Engaging Sessions: Balanced storytelling, combat, and character development. 🗺️ Visual Immersion: Custom maps and AI tools like ChatGPT enhance the game. ❌ Safety Tools: Lines and Veils, X-cards, Open Door.

I'm an experienced GM who's been telling stories since 1995; and telling them in the form of TTRPGs since 2010. I always wanted to write for a living and I kept hearing about D&D; these mythical games where the goal was slaying monsters, saving the world and above all weaving a legendary tale with friends, but it took me over a decade to find an actual table to join. When I heard about Startplaying I couldn't wait to sign up and make these games that I love accessible to everyone that wants to play. If you (like I once was) are a beginner who's always wanted to play but never had a table to join; or if you're an old hat who can't squeeze enough games in (like I am now), there's a place for you at my table.