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Jack

Jack (he/him)

5.0

(25)

2 years on StartPlaying

192 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder

About me

I’m a military veteran (a long time ago), a father of several wonderful children, and an amateur mythologist, poet, and philosopher. I've been playing and running games for 42 years, a partial list of which is on my home page. I’m here to run games, and make that as easy and fulfilling as possible. Wanna see what I bring to the table? https://www.ofgodsandgamemasters.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@OfGodsandGamemasters for my written work, my voice work, and my actual plays. I can run nearly any game, and that flexibility and wide knowledge improves all my games. I build deep, intense, and well-realized worlds, but my games and stories are player and player character driven and focused. I'll be glad to work with your table to create a custom setting and adventures that are absolutely bespoke and tailored to you!

GM Style

I love deep RP, do a lot of voices and accents, and prefer theater of the mind with deep description, but am competent with vtts. In some cases I can really enjoy tactical combat if that's what the whole group is there for. I like deep, player and PC focused narratives that emerge primarily from player choices, but I also tend to build deep, intense, and thematically focused settings for play. Book me for a different experience than the published modules in whatever system you play.

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Game Master Reviews (25)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

World Builder

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Hayden

New review

Played 6 sessions

One of the best, absolutely. Phenomenal worldbuilder, wonderful storytelling, excellent roleplaying. If you're going to put your money toward a real experience, this is definitely the one.

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DMReckless | That Isekai Guy

New review

Played 1 sessions

Jack focuses his game on the PCs, keeps things moving, allows for creativity and showcases his own. Very inclusive and outgoing, and expert GM with craftsmanship and care.

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Aether42

Played 11 sessions

Jack of Tales truly lives up to his name—his storytelling is nothing short of captivating. Each session is a masterclass in immersive world-building, where every detail feels thoughtfully crafted and alive. Whether weaving grand narratives or conjuring unexpected twists, he keeps players engaged and eager for the next adventure. His ability to balance intrigue, challenge, and player agency makes every game feel unique and meaningful. I always look forward to his sessions, knowing they’ll be rich with creativity and excitement. If you have the chance to play in one of his games, don’t miss it!

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Griff

Played 3 sessions

Jack excels at building a living, breathing world and giving players ample chance to explore it. Newbies are in safe hands as he has an excellent grasp of the rules.

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Chiddakra (name given)

Played 7 sessions

Great at world building and impromptu adjustments. Good balance of understanding game rules/mechanics and encouraging creative freedom.

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Cameron

Played 16 sessions

Jack is an incredible storyteller and a great GM!

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