Jacob

he/him

5.0

(8)

Timezone

Etc/gmt

Language

English

Identity

Neurodivergent

Voice Actor

Game Designer

About Jacob

Hi there! Are you looking for a game where the world responds to your actions? Where your character's choices really matter? I've been playing TTRPGs for almost ten years now and starting DMing just in time for Covid. At least it was a chance to get some practice in online. While I started with Dungeons & Dragons 5e, I've branched out into all sorts of games. Whether you want to subvert an elaborate vampire conspiracy, scramble in the dark as a crew of scoundrels, or explore stars without number, I can help you make it happen. Bringing together a background in theatre, the storytelling skills of a professional charity fundraiser, and a degree in Greek myths, I have all the experience you could ask for in creating exciting situations to explore and compelling NPCs to interact with. Whatever your level of experience, I know you'll have a great time. Don't just take my word for it though, check out the reviews below. I can't wait to see you at the table!

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Teacher, World Builder

Featured Prompts

My favorite books are

The Wheel of Time, The Last Kingdom, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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

creative, well-prepared, and up-for-their-schemes.

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

Helping run a local charity or directing TTRPG comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe!

How Jacob runs games

I'm all about creating games where strong foundations and system prep let us experience something special together. I'm a qualified actor and improviser, and combine this expertise with careful planning to respond to your choices at the table. Rather than plotting out meticulous story arcs that tie you into a narrative straitjacket, I'll work with you ahead of the game to find the challenges that you want your character to confront, and we'll discover together how they play out. You can expect strong genre flavour, unforgettable allies and enemies, and shifting situations that respond to your choices. - Bespoke adventures just for you and your group. Your characters' unique backstories woven in. - Living, breathing worlds. I respond to your choices on the spot. - Deeply detailed characters, ready to entertain and antagonise. They don't wait for you to make the first move! - The tension of explosive combat without waiting ages for your turn. Expert techniques used to get you right into the action. - Conflict and intrigue as powerful foes move against you. The railroad of a pre-destined story removed! - Professional support from the moment you sign up. New player onboarding, exclusive Discord, and custom Virtual TableTop. - Always something new to discover, as the best ideas from over a dozen different RPGs come together at our table. Every campaign is unique - check out my Upcoming Games for further details on each handcrafted experience!

Featured Prompts

I once ran a session...

where the players had to escape a time dragon's temporal loop, chat to three different versions of Tasha at the Casino at the End of the Time all at once, and discover why the gods are into harvesting souls anyway. Saving the multiverse can never be straightforward, can it?

I prep by

using a version of the Lazy Dungeon Master checklist. My prep style is all about coming to the game with a firm baseline that I'll feel comfortable improvising from. I find that these games are at their most enjoyable when players are empowered to discover cool things and make risky choices.

My games focus on...

putting you into situations where you have clear obstacles to overcome, but exciting decisions to make about how you do it.