CaptPanDaddy / Dani

they/them

5.0

(10)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

LGBTQ+

Queer

Disabled

Neurodivergent

Game Designer

About CaptPanDaddy / Dani

Welcome to my Realm of Oddities! I'm Dani, aka CaptPanDaddy, and I have been telling stories for over two decades. I excel at theater of the mind, but am skilled at many different styles of storytelling. I have run campaigns that have gone on for years to simpler, single-session one-shots. There isn't an obstacle I can't help you and your characters overcome, from the most epic achievements to even the sad losses of our favorite characters and NPCs. I am an extremely empathetic and caring person, who's ultimate goal at every table is to make sure my players are having a good time. Because, what good is art if you can't share it with others? Some personal details about me, your potential story teller. I am disabled, I have multiple physical and mental disabilities that leave me generally home bound. This can be a boon, as it allows me to be accessible with my open door policy, and I will always come from a place of caring. I am also a member of the alphabet mafia and fimly believe that black lives matter, love is love, and #NoKings. If I sound like a storyteller who may be a good fit for you, I am always open to chat and would absolutely welcome you to my table and Discord community.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

76 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

Average response time: 24+ hours

Response rate: 100%

Featured Prompts

I became a GM because

Because I couldn't not have TTRPGs in my life after I found them. I was the only one who was willing to take on the mantle of GM amongst my friends at the time, and it has been, and continues to be, one of the best experiences of my life.

My favorite books are

My favorite books, in no particular order, except the first is my top favorite book of all time. -Dune -Lord of the Rings -The Hobbit -Mistborn Series -Snowcrash -Kingkiller Chronicles -The Foundation Series -Redwall -Neuromancer -Just about anything Manga/Comic related.

My favorite system of all Time is

This is a tough question to answer. Each system I play has its benefits, but I'll give my top five in no particular order. -Vampire the Masquerade 5e -FFG Star Wars -Starfinder -Nine Lives to Valhalla -Anything in the Cyberpunk genre.

How CaptPanDaddy / Dani runs games

I thrive on freeform storytelling, weaving epic narratives on the fly that allow every player to shine in their own unforgettable moments. My love for roleplaying is boundless, and hearing my group engage in character interactions enriches the experience immensely. The myriad character hooks that emerge from these roleplaying exchanges are pure gold, and while I might not have mastered every voice, I eagerly give it my all to enhance our shared adventure. Combat at my table is a dynamic, loose affair, designed to spotlight each player's unique abilities. But the true magic lies in crafting challenges that transcend mere brute force, creating scenarios that demand clever thinking and teamwork. At my table, the Rule of Cool reigns supreme, leaving rigid rules as written (RAW) at the door.