Zebaz

he/him

Timezone

America/new York

About Zebaz

I am the GM's GM. I will run that weird/obscure-game for you! I'm a 30 year GM and storyteller obsessed with dramatic action, personal plots, and the thrill of exploring quirky, offbeat RPG systems. I'll run the games no one's heard of. No railroads here! I started storytelling a homebrew at age 10 in 1992 when I heard about D&D roleplaying from a tv show. I invented my first dungeon and my little sister was my first PC. Since then I've written tons of worlds and have grown obsessed with all the games that exist out there. I think Dungeons and Dragons is a fine game, but there is a whole galaxy of other systems out there. I will run on-demand Learn-To-Plays, I can teach you how to not just create a character you enjoy and want to play but how to make them come to life at the table. I see myself as the GM's GM, if you are trapped as a forever GM and want to try the weird not 5e game "for once", or even run a whole campaign of that weird game, that's what I'm here for!

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

How Zebaz runs games

I approach GMing with a commitment to fully explore the intent and tone of any game we play—whether it’s the cozy slice-of-life feel of Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast or the haunting post-apocalyptic transhumanist horrors of Eclipse Phase. I’m here to help you get the most out of your gaming experience, leaning into the unique themes each system brings. Experimental games? Absolutely. Story-driven? Without question. Immersion-focused? Always. When the game is heroic, expect meaty encounters where every victory feels earned. The stakes will be real, and your triumphs will taste even sweeter. But in horror, despair will be palpable. I aim to evoke the emotions each game is designed to inspire—whether that’s hope, fear, or anything in between. I’m also big on encouraging roleplay. While I’m no pro voice actor, I love getting into character voices and I’ll cheer you on to do the same. My games are immersive, character-driven, and always a space to explore both the serious and the fun sides of roleplaying. I’ve taught hundreds of first-timers and love introducing people to the greater world of RPGs beyond D&D. Don’t be intimidated; everyone’s welcome at my table! For the "forever GMs" out there, I’m here to run that one weird, niche system you’ve always wanted to play but can never find a GM for. What’s weird to you is mainstream to me. Let’s roll some dice and make some magic happen!