Zach

About Zach

I’m Zach Webber, I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and professional GM with around 20 years of experience running tabletop RPGs. A big part of my work is using games like D&D and Daggerheart to help kids and teens build social skills, communication, confidence, problem solving, teamwork, and self advocacy while making sure the game is still fun and engaging. I own the private practice Dragons Den Counseling where I run TTRPG social skills groups for kids and teens. Outside of counseling, I work as a professional GM for events including D&D in a Castle and the D20 Cruise as well as at conventions for Darrington Press and Kobold Press. I’ve run games for brand new players and experienced players, and one of my favorite parts of being a GM is introducing someone to tabletop role-playing games for the first time. I run games where everyone gets a chance to contribute and feel comfortable being creative, trying fun ideas, making mistakes, and being themselves. I’m very comfortable adjusting how I run a game based on the needs of the players at my table, especially when working with neurodivergent kids and teens. As a parent myself, I understand how important it is to know that your child is with someone who is patient, responsible, and focused on creating a safe and welcoming environment where they can have fun, make friends, and feel like they belong.

My game style

My game style is focused on creating immersive, character-driven experiences where players feel like their choices actually matter. I enjoy balancing roleplay, exploration, problem solving, and exciting combat rather than focusing too heavily on any one part of the game. I want players to feel comfortable getting invested in their characters, trying creative ideas, and interacting with the world in ways I may not have expected. I adapt quickly to player decisions instead of forcing the group down a predetermined path, and I enjoy taking character backstories, goals, relationships, and choices and weaving them directly into the story. My games can have serious, emotional, and high-stakes moments, but there is always room for humor and the ridiculous situations that naturally happen around a table. In combat, I like encounters that have more going on than simply reducing an enemy’s HP. Environments, objectives, changing circumstances, and meaningful decisions help make encounters memorable. Most importantly, I focus on creating an inclusive and welcoming table where everyone has opportunities to contribute and feel like an important part of the story. I want players to leave a session excited about what happened and looking forward to finding out what happens next.