Play D&D with me!I'm a beginner-friendly gamemaster with a rich background in Dungeons & Dragons (and a few other game systems) since the 80s... combined with professional experiences in stage acting, historical fencing, and teaching ESL in Japan, I bring a unique blend of creativity, cultural sensitivity, and engagement to every game I run.
My journey from a shy introvert to an extroverted entertainer has shaped my approach to game-mastering, where inclusivity and collaboration are at the heart of every session. I bring a theatrical flair to our sessions, creating immersive, character-driven narratives that evolve based on the players' choices and interactions. My aim is to craft not just games, but memorable stories where each player's input creatively influences the outcome. Interested in joining a game or learning more? Visit my gamemaster profile above and set the stage for an unforgettable adventure! 〜Jeffrey |
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Resources:
🗓️ Finding Games First of all, it can be notoriously difficult to find games in your area (or timezone) that actually meet regularly and don't fizzle out before you even get to a satisfying level. For a smooth experience finding groups committed to playing WHAT you want (not only D&D) and WHEN you want, try searching on the StartPlaying game listing site. I use them to search for and also list my own games, and it's a pretty seamless experience. And if you sign up through my referral link below (whether you play with me or not), you get an immediate $10 credit to your account. StartPlaying Games 🧙♂️ 🎲 Dice It is definitely fun if you can get your hands on a set of those colorful, many-sided dice, but here's some free, easy-to-use virtual online dice if you can't... Google Dice Roller 📝 Character Sheets Whether you prefer to create your character with paper & pencil or on your device, this fillable & printable PDF has you covered. Official D&D Character Sheets 📖 The Rules I walk my players through everything from the first session when we make characters together, and I introduce important rules step by step as they become highlighted in the actual gameplay. And many other gamemasters do too, because the full-on rules can be a bit overwhelming at first. But if you are the type of person who loves to read the instruction manual before assembly... Official D&D Free Basic Rules 📚 💻 Digital D&D If you hate math and just want your character sheet to autofill and calculate as you go, a free D&D Beyond account is just what you're looking for. You automatically gain access to everything in the free basic ruleset, and your gamemaster can freely share all their collected digital resources with you there as well to expand your options-- D&D Beyond |
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Character Art:
NightCafe AI art generator With a daily drip of free credits for Stable Diffusion, this is the best quality AI art generator available for free use. Hero Forge Design your own minifigure with their free design web app. You can then order it as a digital (or physical) miniature, or screenshot the results for free (it's officially in their Terms of Service) Commission Artists Try searching for open commissions on Reddit or DeviantArt. Prices seem to tend to range from around $50 to $100 for a basic custom character portrait (with add-ons for added detail). Find a style you like, contact the artist, and support the human arts! |
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YouTubers:
There's lots of YouTube channels for being a better gamemaster, but I recommend these two channels for players especially: Dungeon Dudes These guys are so fun to watch with lots of useful info on rules, character builds, and how to magic stuff. Ginny Di She is a fabulously multi-talented entertainer with lots of great ideas for how to play a more engaging, interesting, and fun game. |
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