Zachary Hamm

he/him

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

About Zachary Hamm

Hi, I’m Zac! I’ve been running tabletop RPGs for a long time, and what keeps me coming back is seeing players get completely lost in the world of the game. At my table, I want everyone to feel like they matter; whether you love diving into roleplay, getting tactical in combat, or just exploring, and seeing what’s around the next corner. I’m a big fan of running the official D&D adventures, but I never play them straight out of the book. I like to shape them around the group I’m running for, so even if you’ve heard of Curse of Strahd or Tomb of Annihilation, you’ll still get a story that feels fresh, personal, and full of surprises. Most of all, I try to make my games welcoming, consistent, and fun. If you’re looking for a DM who’ll bring the story to life and keep things fair and engaging, I’d love to roll some dice with you.

At a glance

Less than a year on StartPlaying

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My favorite books are

The Pendergast Series by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child The Jack West and Scarecrow books by Matthew Reilly

My favorite shows/movies are

Scrubs, Farscape, Game of Thrones, Brooklyn 99, The Office, Parks & Rec, Ted Lasso, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: TNG, Alias, Doctor Who ________________________________________________________________________Lord of the Rings, Alien(s), Star Wars, Annihilation, October Sky

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

Running one son to his very theater rehearsals, the other to band and soccer. Making time with my wife to talk between the hustle and bustle of daily life. Also, being indecisive about whatever video game I'm playing lately.

How Zachary Hamm runs games

At my table, you’ll get a mix of roleplay, exploration, and combat, all wrapped up in the stories from the official D&D adventures. I love running these modules because they come packed with memorable characters, dangerous dungeons, and epic storylines. However; I also make sure they feel alive and tailored to the group I’m running for. You can expect encounters that are tough enough to keep you on your toes, but never unfair. I like giving players space to roleplay and develop their characters, while also keeping the dice rolling often enough to keep the tension and excitement high. Most of all, I want you to feel like a hero in a living, breathing world. No matter if you're crawling through ruins, squaring off against a BBEG, or making story changing choices, I’ll do everything I can to make sure every session is fun, engaging, and memorable.