GM Jacob

he/him

5.0

(20)

Timezone

Europe/sarajevo

About GM Jacob

👋 Hey there! I'm Jacob, a seasoned RPG enthusiast with over 24 years of experience, over half of which I've dedicated to GMing, including 10 years professionally. I've been on this site for over a year, running countless games and earning solid reviews. My adaptability and extensive experience make every session unique and engaging. I thrive on workshopping with my players, ensuring their ideas seamlessly blend into our shared narrative. I teach English through RPGs, co-founded a school to do just that, and run corporate RPG teambuilding sessions. While D&D 5e is a staple, I'm increasingly drawn to narrative-driven systems like Avatar Legends and Ryuutama, with Numenera, Blades in the Dark and countless others holding a special place in my heart. Collaboration is my lifeblood, and I actively encourage player input to enhance our games. I'm adept at handling technical issues and welcoming new players, primarily running games online. I prefer the theatre of the mind but leverage modern tools and macros for a smoother experience. Homebrewing unique rules and options tailored to our evolving story is my specialty, making each campaign distinct. Seeing (hearing?) my players' eyes light up with joy is my ultimate reward. As Uncle Iroh once said (I'm sure): "Sharing adventures with passionate players is one of life’s true delights." :D For questions, feel free to reach out here or on my Discord server: https://discord.gg/ddHFNsJbcF 🌐My website: https://www.widacki-storytelling.com/pl🌐

At a glance

3 years on StartPlaying

354 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher

Featured Prompts

My favorite system of all Time is

Easily Shadowrun. The crucible of all, broad, yet focused. Mainly the setting though... the mechanics less so. No matter the edition.

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

Creative, Supportive, Immersive.

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

Teaching, writing, juggling, fire-dancing, playing games and feeding my ever-hungry cats.

How GM Jacob runs games

FUN>STORY>RULES ⌛ I respect your time (slot). I'm always prepared to run a scheduled game (unless some disaster strikes). Please - respect my time as well. 😁 ☯️ I’m committed to creating a safe, creative, and enjoyable experience for all players. I dedicate additional time to ensure you get the most out of our game, and I love brainstorming sessions to enhance our adventure. 🧝 While I prefer narrative-driven games, I also excel at complex dungeon crawls. I specialize in adding unique layers to combat encounters, making them feel significant and engaging. 👤 I bring NPCs to life with distinctive acting, dramatic flair, engaging dialogues, and quirky traits. 🗺️ I utilize stunning maps from talented artists to enrich our gaming experience. ❇️ I highly value my players' input and ideas, incorporating them as much as possible. When ideas are scarce, I have backup plans to keep our game running smoothly. I LIVE for collaboration with my players and strongly encourage it in every game I run. ✊ RPGs offer a unique storytelling experience where the effort and creativity we invest create a rich, immersive narrative that transcends mere gameplay mechanics. In other words, the more we put in, the more we get out of our game 💋 I am 18+ content friendly, provided all players are mature and interested in that style of play. We’ll clearly establish details, expectations, and limits before we start.