startplaying.gamesReviews of startplaying.games

I’ve been GMing on the site since January 2021. Every time I’ve had a customer service issue, the team has resolved it quickly and efficiently. The Start Playing Discord server is a wonderful resource for Game Masters. The company even does “onboarding” to show new GMs the ropes, and to help set them up for success.

Start Playing makes it easy to set up a profile, get games on the schedule, and develop relationships with other GMs and players!

StartPlaying has been excellent for finding TTRPG DMs and games when that can be so hard in-person. Even the one time the group wasn't a good fit, it was easy and stress free to tell my DM and drop out of the campaign. I then found another for the same published campaign quickly.

With a critical eye of the game masters you patronize, this website is a great way for players and GMs to find each other. It actively promotes the use of safety features like lines & veils and the X card. I have had nothing but great experiences through StartPlaying; not only have I played some truly phenomenal games, I have met friends for life.

This is one of the greatest websites I've ever had the pleasure of coming across. One of the biggest hurdles with any kind of community hobby as an adult is definitely scheduling. Start playing games removes that problem. Any day of the week almost any time there's likely a game within your schedule. And people more than willing to play with you, if you give this website a chance I promise you won't regret it. Take it from a weekend warrior with little to no free time. It gave me something social to look forward to every week. No matter your age range there's a place for you.

I know it sounds a bit melodramatic to say that a website that helps you set up online roleplaying games changed my life, but it’s absolutely true. Not only did it give me a source of income when I needed it the most, but it allowed me to connect with some awesome folks online - some of whom have become friends I’ve hung out with in person! Two years ago when my job moved but my family couldn’t, my finances were stretched to the breaking point and I was doing serious research into how to live out of a car. I saw an ad for SPG on YouTube and figured it might be able to at least put a few bucks in my wallet. Maybe get me a tank of gas if I was really lucky. Four months later it was paying my rent. Two years later I’ve paid off my credit card, am touring around the national gaming convention circuit running games for companies I used to fanboy over, and doing research into setting up my own LLC to build upon the momentum SPG has given me. The staff is incredibly kind and responsive, and the company culture promotes values that I can proudly get behind. In the two years I’ve been using the website it has been regularly updated with new features and UI, and the folks behind the scenes are always open to feedback. Can’t recommend them enough if you’re a freelancer or a customer - they will treat you well and give you all the tools you need to succeed in a very competitive market.

They are by far the best and fairest to work with! As a pro GM, they linked me up with great players, and it's been a blast these four years. Many of my players have been with them from the beginning, just to show you how good the system is at helping players find the right GM. Whether a player or GM, this is the best way to start playing some games!

Love StartPlaying Games! I’ve played games with Game Masters I’ve found on the site and like that I can find GM profiles as well as verified reviews from players to help me find GMs which match my preferred style of play. I’ve primarily been a Game Master/Dungeon Master, running over 1,300 game sessions via the platform. As a GM, it makes it easier for me to run my games as they manage the payment process and I can focus on running the games. I pay them for this service through fees on every game payment. The people behind the company strike me as honest, hardworking people who I’ve gotten to know over the years. They are always improving the website, seeking feedback from players and GMs, building relationships with companies in the TTRPG (Tabletop Role-Playing Game) industry and give back to the community through donation-matching charity events. I believe it’s a trustworthy site, and if you’re looking for a Dungeons & Dragons, or just about any game, you should be able to find one at StartPlaying.