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Zach

he/him

5.0

(20)

Timezone

America/los Angeles

Language

English

About Zach

Hello there! My name is Zach and I'm a professionally trained actor in Los Angeles who performs regularly in the area. Aside from this, I work with young audiences and students directing theater, running drum circles, and generally bringing them unique formats to expand their social and emotional learning. That said, I love playing D&D with people from all backgrounds and all experience levels, having run many games for people who have never even heard of table top role playing. So if you're totally new to this and overwhelmed (like we all were when we started), have no fear! I love sharing this game with people, and can have you rolling like a pro in no time! In addition to running games on platforms like this, I also DM every year at the adult D&D summer camp, Dungeons & Cabins! Here, I have worked alongside DMs such as Johnny Stanton, James Haeck, Danielle Radford, Mayana Berrin, Alec Lachman, Eliam Weinstock, Cate Osborn, Leon Barillaro, and Sammy Glicker. My biggest goal as a DM is to make sure everyone at the table is having fun and feeling safe. While adventuring has its fair share of dangers, sitting at my table doesn't. For custom bookings, events, and young audiences, visit my website: www.gameswithzach.com So let's hang out and tell a story together! Meet you at the tavern!

At a glance

2 years on StartPlaying

204 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

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I became a GM because

It seemed to be the only way to get a game going! But once I bit that bullet, I never looked back. I love creating stories with my players and finding those moments where even I don't know what's going to happen next.

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

On stage, watching a scary movie, or finding some water to jump in

How Zach runs games

I like to get straight to the fun as quickly as possible. Sometimes this means fudging the rules a bit to make the mechanics of the game work for us rather than the other way around. I like to give players opportunities for their 'hero moment' - a moment where they and their characters get to do something awesome

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Rules are...

More like guidelines. They help us get to fun, and if they don't then we leave them behind.

Zach's ideal table

Our table is about community and telling the best story we can. We are truly collaborative and give plenty of space for other players to shine, while seizing the spotlight when it lands on us. Our table is rooted in laughter, commitment, and simply showing up.

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If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

cinematic storytelling that puts you, the player, into the director's chair, the writers' room, and your extreme close up

I love it when a player

surprises me!

Zach's Preferences

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Theater of the Mind

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Zach's games