Dave B

he/him

5.0

(10)

Timezone

America/halifax

Language

English

About Dave B

Greetings fellow gamers, I'm new to StartPlaying, but have been running games for more than 25 years, mostly d20 fantasy. For the last 15 years, I’ve mainly run Pathfinder 1e Adventure Paths for a stable of 20 regular players. I run a mix of monthly and weekly games, as well as limited-run games. Through the support of a kind and dedicated community, I was able to make this a small business during COVID, when I left my career in journalism. I currently run a variety of ongoing games including Pathfinder (1e and 2e), Delta Green, and Call of Cthulhu, and have just kicked off a World of Darkness game (Werewolf). I have run Blades in the Dark, Runequest and Traveller before and would like to play more of these games if interest exists. For the past four years I've supplemented my business with a 5e kids program (Summer camps and afterschool), but no longer have a venue for this. I'm currently looking for adult players for shorter games (1-5 sessions) to work toward forming groups for weekly, bi-weekly or monthly games starting in the New Year (2026) if not sooner. I'm a flexible and responsive GM, adapting to different styles and tones of play as needed. I love when story is king and lean toward narrative over mechanics. I try to be a benevolent GM and say yes to players whenever possible. I want to challenge my players, without punishing them.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive

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My favorite shows/movies are

Shows: Fargo, The Wire, The Expanse, Twin Peaks, Lost, Fringe Movies: The Big Lebowski and anything Coen Bros. Lord of the Rings

The three words my players would use to describe me are...

Organized, engaged and fair

How Dave B runs games

I currently play with a range of player types from all walks of life and with varying degrees of experience. Whatever their playing style, I appreciate those who engage with the story and dedicate themselves to characters. Running games for kids has helped me further hone my ability to adapt to suit a group. I’m a solid improvisor, and do some voices, and am comfortable making things up on the fly when needed. And I want to play more games like Blades in the Dark and the World of Darkness games to further improve those skills. I like to keep stories consistent no matter where my players take a story, even when they go off book. A sense of humour is a must, though I am pretty dry and full of puns. I like to record audio of my game sessions so I can concentrate on the game and be present, and then listen back and write accurate recaps for players before the next game. This allows a little extra time to socialize off the top before jumping into the action/story. I've focused my passion on this hobby to create an open and vibrant community already, and now want to expand and share that dedication and enthusiasm for TTRPGs with as many as I can, while continuing to immerse myself in collective storytelling. Feedback from my current and past players has been positive, but the best indication that I know my craft is they keeping coming back for more. I've also been extremely lucky to find such amazing players so far. Want in?

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My games focus on...

Telling a great story, while having fun. Occasional provoking emotions for an immersive experience. Cooperation.

Dave B's ideal table

Players who put the game, and collective fun of a group, over rules, settings, tech or personal power gaming. New gamers always welcome as this hobby has something for anyone who wants to give it a go. Open minded and engaged, creative problem solvers who love to laugh while still inhabiting character who remain true to the story.