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Gareth

Gareth (n/a)

4.9

(12)

Indigenous
Hispanic/Latinx
Veteran
Disabled
Artist
Game Designer

1 year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Rule of Cool

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hey there! I’m Gareth, and I’ve been rolling dice and building worlds for most of my life. My first brush with TTRPGs came through Dragon Dice by TSR—I didn’t know the rules, but the magic of it hooked me. That fascination turned into dungeon-crafting with Hero Quest, and eventually led to a lifelong love of storytelling and tabletop adventures. Over the years, I’ve played and explored a wide variety of games: Pathfinder 1e, D&D 3.5, Vampire, Werewolf, and more. I’ve been actively DMing since 2015 with the release of 5e, and I haven’t looked back. I see myself as both narrator and fellow player—we’re building the story together, not just playing through a script. I love improvising when the players go off the rails (which they always do), creating immersive environments with music and narration, and making sure everyone at the table is engaged—whether they love combat, RP, exploration, or just rolling shiny math rocks. I primarily run 5e, but I’m not bound to just one system. I pull from a wide range of 5e-compatible content, especially third-party publishers like Kobold Press. I also run Shadowdark, Vampire, Werewolf 5e, and dabble in Numenera, Blackbirds, Wrath & Glory, and Coyote & Crow. If it has cool mechanics and a great setting, I want to bring it to the table. Let’s roll some dice and tell a story worth remembering.

GM Style

I run cinematic, player-driven games with a balance of combat, exploration, and roleplay. I believe the best sessions are the ones where everyone at the table gets a chance to shine, whether they’re solving puzzles, cracking skulls, or uncovering ancient mysteries. My style includes: “Rule of Cool” over Rules as Written Immersive narration and descriptive scenes Character voices and ambient music to bring the world to life Fast, interactive combat that keeps everyone engaged Improvisation that keeps the story fluid and responsive to player choices I’m here to make sure everyone has a good time, whether you're brand new or a seasoned veteran. Expect memorable moments, high stakes, and a few laughs along the way.

Game Master Reviews (12)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Voices

Rule of Cool

Benjamin Klein avatar

Benjamin Klein

Empowers and adapts to the players to do cool shit. Heightens every beat and detail.

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Lisistala

Experienced leader, great voices and presence. Made me feel comfortable.

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Storm Sternad

10/10

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ianaria

If i could say one thing about this game master its that he’s goddamn creative. Makes wild and crazy stories with intense twists and overly like able npcs. He is one for the rule of cool if you wanna do it you can certainly try. He makes you wanna play for hours.

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Michelle Aguilar

Very animated and interactive DM. It was my first time playing and he was very helpful and guided me through the game without giving anything away. I had a lot of fun!

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Sierra Richards

Gareth is a fantastic GM for players of all experience. He's patient and helpful when explaining to new players how everything works but also great with experienced players! All of Gareth's campaigns are entertaining and fun to play through! He's fantastic at adapting to when things go drastically unexpected and keeps the flow moving. I'd recommend Gareth as a GM for any level of group or player because you're guaranteed to have a great adventure!

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