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ZeroCool

ZeroCool (he/him)

5.0

(14)

Veteran
Multi-lingual

Less than a year on StartPlaying

52 games hosted

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Creativity, Storytelling

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

My passion for Dungeons & Dragons began years ago, and it’s grown into an enduring love for the game. I’ve played and mastered countless campaigns, from Westmarches-style to my own homebrewed adventures. One thing I’ve learned is that a balanced mix of role-playing and combat is essential. I believe both can coexist seamlessly. I design and run combat encounters where role-playing is as impactful as optimization, and I ensure monsters react dynamically to player actions. For instance, imagine casting Haste on the big bad evil guy and pretending to join their dark side, only to drop concentration and watch as your party dismantles the foe in its lethargic state. My dedication to D&D goes beyond the table. Even at work, I find myself thinking of statblocks and devising scenarios like a Molten Magma Roper paired with a Druid of the Old Ways summoning walls of fire. I consider the terrain, stakes, and whether beloved NPCs might betray the party. I anticipate how players might use tools like a Ring of Fire Resistance they acquired sessions ago. Ultimately, my goal is to connect with diverse people and facilitate storytelling. I strive to ensure players have fun and collaborate to create compelling narratives with fascinating characters.

GM Style

People often think D&D is difficult, but it really isn’t. Just roll a d20, and we’ll take it from there. I enjoy crafting dynamic combat encounters that tie into the PCs’ backstories, allowing their choices and resources to impact every round meaningfully. I believe in fast-paced turns that are engaging and relevant to the narrative, giving players opportunities to contribute through role-playing, optimization, or a blend of both. Character development happens when you're pushed to your limits, facing diverse situations with high stakes. After throwing everything at the challenge—even the kitchen sink—success feels earned and satisfying. Overcoming obstacles creatively is the essence of fun. New players often worry about not knowing the rules, yet they still aspire to create cool, powerful, and interesting characters. Not knowing the rules can actually help you think outside the box and come up with unique ideas. Mechanics? That’s what I’m here for. If something doesn’t fit your vision, we can adjust and tweak it. These are the kind of experiences we can share together. If you enjoy intense role-playing during combat, character-driven stakes, and adventures that stay true to RAW with a sprinkle of rule-of-cool, we should definitely play. It’s all about the journey and making every moment memorable.

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Game Master Reviews (14)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Knows the Rules

Creativity

Storytelling

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Endlessparadox

New review

Played 5 sessions

A very kind and patient GM, he helped properly experience dnd for a one-shot and my very first official campaign. I’m very thankful that I had him as a DM.

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RAT POWER (chuckles the clown)

New review

Played 2 sessions

This game master is very creative and takes time to do the prep work and bring the adventure to life I highly recommend him.

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The Final Boss

Played 1 sessions

ZERO is a DM that has a great story-teller vibe. He give you a painted description and allows for so much room for player agency and adaptation on the fly. 1 session in and I'm excited for next week.

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Paul

Played 8 sessions

I'm a player that has come back to TTRPGs after a 30 year hiatus. I'm tech savvy but all the apps and sites are new to me. Zero spent time with me to make sure I understood everything and was confident going into the game. Most importantly to me, he wanted me to shape my character so he had a complete back story and history that was relevant to the campaign and it's flow. This means I'm playing a character that can make a difference and his story will be part of the campaign's future. But the thing that impressed me most, and continues to, about the way he runs his games is that he takes his time to ensure every player has a voice and time to be them, tables can be quite loud but he ensures that everyone can add their opinion as an equal member, whether it is a RP or combat situation. Also got to love he asks for criticism, actively seeks it, at the end of each session. I'd recommend him to anyone and keep up the good work Zero.

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ed

This session was a challenging fight with interesting fight mechanics, really enjoyable.

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Cory Phillis

Played 6 sessions

Does a great job of pacing and allowing for a lot of freedom. Truly a great experience! highly recommend.

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