Nick "The Gamesmith"

he/him

5.0

(2)

Timezone

America/denver

Language

English

Identity

Published Writer

Teacher/Educator

Game Designer

About Nick "The Gamesmith"

Since 2019, Nick “the Gamesmith” has run hundreds of awesome games for hundreds of satisfied players. He is a Published Author and Video Game Developer who brings a wealth of creativity and management skills from his experience teaching Elementary students, performing on stage, and serving as President of a nonprofit organization. His specialties include: -- Running games that are fun, fair, and fit for the players -- Helping new players quickly learn and play with confidence -- Keeping every player engaged, even in large groups -- Running dynamic adventures with satisfying stories -- Portraying memorable and fan-favorite NPCs

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Voices, Creativity, Storytelling

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I got started GMing...

...in 2019. My wife had just finished running the D&D starter kit adventure and our friends were eager for more. I volunteered to run a Strixhaven campaign, and I loved it! As someone with a background in theatre, I especially enjoyed bringing all the side characters to life.

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

...out walking Bast (my cat), biking across town with my wife, gardening, tinkering with Arduinos, coding my next video game, or learning how to play the ukulele.

How Nick "The Gamesmith" runs games

I believe that having fun and telling a great story are what matter most, so I do my best to keep a quick pace, be fair and consistent with the rules, and do what I can to unlock each player's imagination. My games tend to have an equal mix of roleplay, combat, exploration, and mystery-solving.

Nick "The Gamesmith"'s ideal table

So far, I've mostly worked with new players -- and I love it! I focus a lot on the story-creation part of gameplay, so I especially love it when everyone feels comfortable enough to let their imaginations run wild.