Greg V
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About Greg V
I'm DM Greg V, a lifelong fan of stories about strange worlds, memorable characters, and people forced to make difficult choices. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs in the '80s, I was drawn to Star Wars, Conan, and Ghostbusters. From space opera to sword and sorcery to supernatural comedy, I loved stories where ordinary people found themselves facing extraordinary circumstances. I discovered tabletop roleplaying as an adult through actual-play shows on YouTube, and I've been playing and running games ever since. What keeps me coming back is the collaborative storytelling... the unexpected decisions, the characters who surprise everyone, and the moments nobody at the table could have planned in advance. As a GM, I want to create worlds that feel lived in, where the people you meet have their own motivations and your choices genuinely matter. Whether we're exploring a forgotten ruin, investigating something that shouldn't exist, or facing a difficult moral choice, I'm here to help us tell a story worth remembering.
At a glance
1 year on StartPlaying
112 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Beginner Friendly, Storytelling
$25 per session
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My favorite shows/movies are
MOVIES: 1. L.A. Confidential 2. Willow 3. The Empire Strikes Back TV Shows: 1. Mad Men 2. Game of Thrones 3. Downton Abbey
How Greg V runs games
My games focus on immersive storytelling, memorable NPCs, meaningful choices, and a world that responds to what the characters do. I enjoy bringing NPCs to life with character voices and building atmosphere through descriptive narration and ambient music. Music is there to support the scene, not compete with the conversation, so the focus stays on the story and the people telling it. Expect a mix of roleplaying, exploration, investigation, and challenging tactical combat. I enjoy encounters that reward teamwork, clever plans, and creative thinking just as much as a well-executed attack. I'm happy to embrace the Rule of Cool when it makes for a memorable moment, while keeping the rules consistent and fair. I don't expect you to follow a predetermined story. I bring the setting, the characters, the conflicts, and the problems. You decide how your characters respond, and those decisions help shape what happens next. Sometimes things go according to plan... usually, the most memorable moments happen when they don't. My goal is to create a welcoming table where players feel comfortable getting invested in their characters, collaborating with one another, and taking the story in unexpected directions. You don't need to be an expert or a theatrical performer. Bring a character you're excited to play, engage with the world, and let's find out what happens together.
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I deal with rules issues by...
Making the simplest, most fair ruling in the moment, to keep things moving. Later I'll look up the rule and inform everyone to what it is. Then, usually, I'd suggest we use the actual rule going forward.
If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...
A caffeine addled Frankenstein monster that is two-parts Steven Soderberg and one-part Aaron Sorkin.
Greg V's ideal table
My ideal table is one where everyone is invested in the story we're telling together. Players who engage with the world, take an interest in each other's characters, and embrace the unexpected are my kind of people. You don't need to be an actor, a rules expert, or the loudest person at the table. I value curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to give your character a reason to care about what's happening. I love it when players surprise me with creative solutions, make choices that reveal something about their characters, and build on each other's ideas. I want everyone to have their moment in the spotlight, and I encourage players to help make that happen for one another. Most of all, I'm looking for people who want to share the adventure, not just win it. We can laugh, get invested in the characters, wrestle with difficult choices, and occasionally watch our carefully laid plans fall apart spectacularly. If that sounds like your kind of game, you'll fit right in at my table.
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I love it when a player
looks for moments to help other players shine, such as asking another character an important back-story question.