Zenfyre

he/him

5.0

(14)

Timezone

America/new York

Language

English

Identity

Streamer

LGBTQ+

Artist

Teacher/Educator

Game Designer

About Zenfyre

Hey friends! This is the part where I tell you I’m an amazing GM and you should totally join my table. I’m not one to brag and usually wrestle with imposter syndrome in most things—except this. I became a professional GM because I know what I provide isn’t just a game, it’s an experience. Week after week, I pour immense passion, care, and creativity into every session I run. With so many incredible systems to explore, we are truly in the TTRPG renaissance. With that in mind, I aim to bring my decades of experience, creativity, and dedication to the table—while always trying new things along the way. I specialize in long-term storytelling where decisions matter. Over the years, I’ve honed my craft to blend narrative, emotion, and spectacle into every session, collaboratively telling stories shaped by my players’ interests. My games combine a sharp eye for the dramatic with cinematic flair and a few of my own secret herbs and spices to create living, breathing worlds for your characters to explore. I bring extensive technical expertise with Foundry VTT, using it to add a level of polish and immersion rarely found elsewhere. Many have described the experience as feeling like an interactive movie. When choosing your next game, know that I’m highly adaptable and always focused on delivering a tailored experience built around my players. Every session offers opportunities for expression, connection, and the feeling that your story truly matters. I invite you to my table and look forward to creating something special together.

At a glance

4 years on StartPlaying

48 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Visual Aid, Storytelling

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

playing video games. Some of my favorites are... ✨ Final Fantasy ✨ Fantasy Life ✨ Chrono Trigger ✨ The Legend of Zelda ✨ The Elder Scrolls ✨ Fallout ✨ Unicorn Overlord ✨ Undertale ✨ Bioshock

My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be

✨ Fabula Ultima ✨ City of Mist ✨ Daggerheart

My favorite shows/movies are

✨ Everything Everywhere All at Once ✨ Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ✨ Lord of the Rings ✨ The Dark Knight ✨ Kingsmen ✨ Lilo & Stitch ✨ Sinners ✨ the 10th Kingdom ✨ Firefly ✨ The Bear ✨ One Piece ✨ Spy X Family ✨ X-Men the Animated Series + 97 ✨ Community ✨ The Guild

How Zenfyre runs games

As a Game Master, I focus on crafting a rich narrative and developing compelling characters. I believe in player agency, encouraging creative problem-solving and unexpected approaches. I thrive on adapting to the group's energy and maintaining a high-paced, engaging atmosphere. While I do enjoy combat, I much prefer for the combat to exist to serve the narrative and not jammed in for the sake of it.

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I deal with rules issues by...

making a gut call to keep the game flowing. If someone knows the ruling and can link me to the rule calling, I may take a moment to confirm it but generally I go with what makes sense. After session I will clarify the calling or confirm on Discord, what we will be doing in session moving forward.

I prep by

building a sandbox of tools, encounters and scenes that potentially come into play. I bullet point many things I'd like to see come into play during the session. I also lean on my players desires asking questions to steer them in the direction of their own interests.

If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...

✨ The Russo Brothers ✨ James Gunn ✨ Daniel Kwan ✨ Jake Schreier

Zenfyre's ideal table

Collaborative storytelling and table contributions are some of my favorite things to see. If we are all of the mindset of fiction first, then everything else falls into place. I like to keep my players characters hungry for the next major reveal or plot point and actively seek out what drives their motivations.

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I think it's a red flag when players...

attempt to make the entire session about themselves. I love to spotlight everyone and ensure we all have a feeling of fulfillment every session if possible.

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

✨ Big Character Moments ✨ Multiple Ways to Express Your Character ✨ A Visual Landscape to Enhance Your Immersion ✨ Excellent Pacing ✨ Tons of Intrigue ✨ Player Agency ✨ ...and the list goes on...

I love it when a player

adds a new dimension to an existing npc by seeking out information or making assumptions in character. Its tons of fun to make their assumptions correct or simply subvert their expectations.