Diego F. Salinas

he/him

5.0

(52)

Timezone

America/chicago

Language

English

Spanish

Identity

Streamer

Podcaster

Hispanic/Latinx

Voice Actor

Multi-lingual

About Diego F. Salinas

I'm Diego, a professional actor and dungeon master who you've seen rolling dice with Aabria Iyengar and Neil Newbon during my time as Player and Dungeon Master with the Off Broadway and National Tour cast of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN.

At a glance

4 years on StartPlaying

40 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

Average response time: 24+ hours

Response rate: 100%

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I got started GMing...

By obsessing over the craft. I devoured "Running the Game" before ever sitting behind a screen. In 2020, I pivoted to pro-level online play, blending my Shakespearean and improv acting background with a deep technical respect for the game's mechanics.

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Committed. I commit to the bit. I commit to my players. I commit to game. I commit to the stakes. Creative. There's nothing you can do or say that will throw me off. I'm ready to indulge your craziest ideas. Storyteller. I weave your backstory, choices, and fantasies into the world.

When I'm not running games I'm...

I'm knightmaxxxing in KCD2, getting lost in the Stormlight Archives, or performing with on some stage some where. If I’m not on stage or at a desk, I’m hunting for the city’s best burger.

How Diego F. Salinas runs games

- Zero-Prep, High-Immersion: I handle the maps, the prep, and the rules. You just show up and be the hero. - Pro-Level Performance: Expect distinct voices, high-stakes drama, and the same professional-grade chaos I bring to the stage. - Zero Gatekeeping: Whether you're a veteran or it’s your first time holding a d20, my table is about fun, player agency, and the 'Rule of Cool.

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Rules are...

Frameworks for fun. I value mechanical consistency because a firm shared reality is the key to choices that matter. I’m not a "fudge the dice" DM.I want the stakes to be real. That said, the Rule of Cool always has a permanent seat at my table.

Diego F. Salinas's ideal table

I believe the best stories happen when everyone feels like they have the best seat in the house. My ideal table is a collaborative, high-energy space built on three pillars: 1. Curiosity Over Caution I reward players who lean into the unknown. My games are designed to be challenging but never punishing—I want you to feel the stakes, but I also want you to win in the most epic way possible. We trust the dice, but we prioritize the story. 2. Share the Spotlight The magic of TTRPGs is the ensemble. At my table, we work together to tell a story greater than any one individual. I look for players who are ready to cheer for their teammates' big moments and fully embrace their own when the spotlight is on them. 3. Radical Inclusivity As a professional performer, I know that diversity makes for better art. My table is a strictly safe space for all walks of life. There is zero tolerance for xenophobia, racism, homophobia, transphobia, or any form of hate speech. We are here to escape into a better world, not bring the prejudices of this one with us. If you’re ready to play a game where your choices matter, your character shines, and the vibe is always just right, then pull up a chair. I’ve got the rest covered.

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I love it when a player

Plays the person, not the stats. I love it when you make a choice based on your character’s gut feeling rather than just optimizing a +5 bonus. When you lean into the story over the mechanics, the world truly catches fire.

I think it's a red flag when players...

Steamroll the table. Player agency is sacred, and we’re an ensemble cast. I have zero room for "main character syndrome" or dictating others' actions. We’re here to share the spotlight and tell a legendary story together.