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Isaac

Isaac (he/him)

4.9

(64)

LGBTQ+
Queer
Published Writer
Teacher/Educator
Voice Actor

1 year on StartPlaying

280 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Sets the Mood

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hello! Pull up a chair, friend. This world is sorely in need of stories worth telling. A bit of lightness, a bit of courage, a bit of clever wordplay. There's nothing like a roleplaying game to draw out the best in us, and also to let us explore parts of ourselves that rarely see the light. That's why I play. I hope you'll join me! I’m always learning and growing, and I try to read as much as I can about D&D, game design, history, politics, and storytelling. I am a big fan of podcasts by Brennan Lee Mulligan (Dimension20) and Matt Colville (MCDM). Aesthetically, I love Last Kingdom, Peaky Blinders, Shadow and Bone, and The Witcher. Narratively, I love Sense8, Arcane, Black Sails, and Stranger Things. If you like those things too, hit me up! Let's tell a story together. ______________________________________ See what others have to say about playing with me! 💯 "Having played a number of games through Startplaying, I have to say this is probably the best experience I’ve had. Isaac is a great storyteller! He really gets into character and brings everything alive, from NPC to environmental effects. He is very much a GM who facilitates a story centered on his players." - Alan 💯 "I've been playing with Isaac for a bit now. He is now my go to DM for campaigns and one-shots. He is always trying to learn and also willing to try any RPG that we throw at him. His one-shots are some of the best sessions of DnD I have ever played. I HIGHLY recommend Isaac for new and experienced players." - Dustin 💯 "What a phenomenal GM. Isaac does an incredible job of filling his world with delightful characters and genuinely compelling stories that make it easy and enjoyable to explore and interact with. He also takes care to engage with player character's backstories, investing time to insert each character into the world he is building. Play at the table truly feels collaborative between the players and GM. It's clear that Isaac is rooting for the players to succeed, and celebrates big moments along with the players." - Nick

GM Style

No matter your experience level, I set a welcoming, inviting tone at my games. Your questions are good, your baggage from your last game is not too much, your experience matters to me! Pull up a chair, friend. 🎵 I’m a musician and an artist at heart, so I love incorporating graphic design elements, musical soundtracks and ambient noise, beautiful maps, and character art to enhance the experience of the game. 🎭 I think the biggest thing I bring to the table is a flair for the dramatic. I was a musical theater kid in high school. Character voices. Storytelling. High drama. Heartrending conflict. This is the stuff I like. Very much. ⚔️ I try to keep a good balance of combat and roleplaying (40-50% of game time) with some exploration and puzzles thrown in for flavor (5-10%). Sometimes one session ends up with more of one than the others, and I’m happy to adjust based on feedback.

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Game Master Reviews (64)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

Sets the Mood

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Christopher

New review

Played 12 sessions

I spent many hours delving through GM’s on startplaying trying to look for the right one for me. I read many bios, and exchanged messages. I was even a player for a few different games but they fell apart because of the lack of participation or the GM was intentionally rude and wanted to kill his players (in game). I was distraught and worried that I wouldn’t find community. It was when I lost hope that I stumbled onto one of Isaac’s games. I am beyond thankful to be apart of Isaac’s stories. He is passionate, caring, respectful, creative, and fun. He cares about is players. He interacts with you outside the game, and makes time for you. I joined a game that had been meeting for sometime, which made me feel pretty nervous because I was joining a party and a group that were friends already and had experienced some of the story. I felt right at home! The group was very welcoming and kind. I felt part of the team immediately. A lot of that had to do with the 1 on 1 I had with Issac before I joined. I knew after that 1 on 1, Issac would be a GM I would come back to. Having been in a ongoing campaign for the last 2 months, I can confidently say, I have that same opinion. I’m already looking forward to the next campaign with him.

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Fred

New review

Played 6 sessions

Isaac is an ideal DM. He himself is very laid-back and welcoming, and the games he runs are inviting and fun. He's a talented voice actor armed with a bevy of fun and distinct voices that inhabit the characters of the world. He sets scenes well with verbal descriptions, music, and visuals, making the games very immersive and transportive. Its an environment that doesn't just allow for player creativity, but fosters it. Our group has a great vibe and is developing a lovely synergy, and much of that is down to Isaac.

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Alex

New review

Played 19 sessions

I love playing with Isaac! I'm in a few campaigns with him and have really enjoyed my time in Duskvol playing Blades in the Dark! Isaac is very open to our crew's wild and wacky suggestions and has built a wonderfully real and gritty world with us. Actions have consequences that throw our characters for a loop and make sense in our world of spies and thieves and also allows our characters to shine. No heist or job is too small to add a story-changing complication!

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Matt

New review

Played 6 sessions

I'm several sessions deep a mini campaign for The One Ring system/setting, and I’m absolutely loving the experience! Isaac has really captured the cozy, adventurous vibe of playing hobbits in Middle-earth. There’s warmth and camaraderie, but also just the right amount of danger to keep things exciting. He also makes plenty of space for roleplaying, encouraging us to really dive into our characters. His NPCs are wonderfully memorable, and the voices he uses bring them to life in a way that makes the world feel truly immersive. His relaxed, easygoing atmosphere makes each session enjoyable, and I appreciate how Isaac helps me navigate the rules without feeling overwhelmed as it's my first time playing ToR. Isaac's ability to balance storytelling, roleplaying, and tension makes him an excellent DM for anyone wanting to explore Middle-earth (or anywhere else I imagine). I can't recommend him enough!

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Nikolas Jennings

Played 4 sessions

Isaac is the definition of a "yes, and" style of gameplay. If you are interested in creativity and roleplay give him a shot. One of the other things I noticed is a genuine excitement about the things our characters were doing. As a player, it absolutely makes me want to continue with him for many more sessions!

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Ashley

Played 1 sessions

My husband and I participated in a "Learning How to Play DnD" one shot campaign with Isaac. He was very patient and explained everything thoroughly. The gameplay was engaging and we got to explore various aspects of our character's abilities. Overall it was a great session for beginners and we would love to participate in a full campaign with Isaac in the future.

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