David (he/him)
5.0
(9)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
About me
English/Spanish Speaker. Hi, I’m David Barbosa, I've been playing RPGs since I was a kid, and TTRPGs for the past 17 years. 7 of those years as a Dungeon Master. I enjoy creating engaging stories, challenging encounters, and fun roleplaying opportunities for players of all experience levels. My DM style is story-driven, with some tactical seasoning (I usually use a grid for combats, but may as well adapt to thearer of the mind if needed), and I like to run games that focus on exploration and character growth. Whether you’re new to the game or a veteran, I aim to make every session enjoyable and immersive.
GM Style
I focus on making character backstories an integral part of the main story. I want players to feel like their characters matter in the world—not just as adventurers, but as people with histories, connections, and personal stakes. I take the time to weave their pasts into the larger narrative, making sure their choices and backgrounds influence the plot in meaningful ways. I also love to improvise. No matter how much I prepare, I know that players will always surprise me, and I embrace that. If an offhanded comment sparks a new storyline, or if players become attached to an NPC I hadn’t planned on, I roll with it and let the world evolve naturally. The story isn’t just mine, it’s something we build together at the table. Expect a campaign where: Your character’s past matters—old rivals, unresolved conflicts, and hidden secrets will resurface. The main plot shifts and grows based on player actions and character development. The world reacts dynamically, making every session feel fresh and unpredictable. This style works especially well for players who enjoy deep roleplay, meaningful character growth, and a story that feels uniquely theirs.
Games played
David's Games
Game Master Reviews (9)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Knows the Rules
Teacher
mi experiencia con este master es total partiendo de que yo nunca había tenido contacto con este mundo del roll el fue el que me introdujo a esto y a sido increíble de principio a fin comenzando con one shot hasta una partida de casi 4 o 5 años ambientada en el mundo de league of legends hecha literalmente por el mismo obviamente utilizando la información y conceptos que hay ya escritos sobre el mismo es un trabajo maravilloso no saben la cantidad de horas que e jugado de la mano de david es una experiencia muy completa y amena que estoy mas que seguro que a todos les va a encantar
David is a very good teacher. We have played several times with him and we love to invite people who have never played because he is very patient and explains things in such a way that you understand the game super fast. He always tries to make sure everyone has a good time. He manages to make even a very long game quite lively and exciting.
The first time I played a campaign David was the GM, like all first timers I was cautious and somewhat shy but David is a great guide, from the creation of the characters to the most absurd moments of the campaign, he knew how to take advantage of our doubts and decisions to keep the adventure fun and intriguing, it was never frustrating and I quickly felt that I could comfortably get into the role I had created, I would say it was the best experience I could have as a newbie and I'm sure that thanks to him I fell in love with this world. Also He's a great artist if you're having a hard time imagining places or characters, definitely his skills are gonna be of great use :D I still remember that moment in that first campaign where I did everything wrong, it was the best moment lol... that and Espejo Oscure
Aunque no soy muy aficionada a los juegos de rol, las pocas veces que he jugado me han atrapado, y eso se debe en gran parte a la increíble dirección de David como máster. Su forma de narrar y guiar la partida hace que la experiencia sea inmersiva y entretenida. Intenté unirme a otro juego con un máster diferente, pero no logró engancharme de la misma manera. Por eso, recomiendo totalmente a David como máster: sabe cómo llevar el rol de manera envolvente, ya seas principiante o un jugador con experiencia.
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