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Nathaniel

he/him

5.0

(7)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

About Nathaniel

Hi, I’m Nathaniel, a passionate Game Master with over 40 years of experience crafting unforgettable tabletop adventures. I've traversed a vast array of systems, from classic D&D editions (AD&D, B/X, 2E, 3.5, 4E and 5E) to more recent favorites like Pathfinder 2E, FFG Star Wars, Mork Borg, and Cypher System. My style emphasizes a mix of combat, exploration, and narrative and I've run everything from open-world hexcrawls to published adventure paths. Ultimately, I believe the most epic tales are born from narrative stakes and player agency. I weave compelling sessions that breathe life into every encounter, ensuring combat feels meaningful with high stakes for your characters. While the rules provide a foundation, I prioritize a smooth, fast-paced experience over bogging down in rule minutiae. The game tables we play at together will be designed to maximize fun for all of us, which includes being open, inclusive and respectful.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

1 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Sets the Mood

How Nathaniel runs games

I love creating games based on situations and locations, where players get to make meaningful choices and we "play to find out what happens". I love those moments where my players surprise me and take the game in directions I never imagined. I'm not a theater of the mind stuff, but I can find counting squares to be a little tedious but necessary for some games.

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