COMING SOON TO StartPlaying.Games ⚔️

We are currently prepping the digital battlemaps, building the plot lines, and refining our next great campaigns. Nerd At Arms live-hosted games are launching soon! Read below to discover what is coming to our table and how to heed the call.

The Professional GM Advantage: Why Book a Paid Game?

We have all been there. You want to play a tabletop RPG, but can't find a game to join. Or maybe your regular group wants to play, but no one can agree on who has to carry the burden of being the storyteller. Maybe you tried finding a game at a local comic shop, only to realize the schedule doesn't match your life, or the table dynamics aren't a great fit.

That is where booking a professional game changes everything.

When you join a Nerd At Arms premium session on StartPlaying.games, you aren't just paying for someone to read rules out of a book—you are investing in a guaranteed, high-tier entertainment experience. Here is exactly what your ticket buys you:

• Zero Prep, Pure Play: Show up, log in, and roll dice. We handle the heavy lifting—from intricate map designs to custom handouts to deeply prepped plotlines.

• Guaranteed Attendance: We value your time. Paid games eliminate the classic "flaky player" problem. Every adventurer at the table is financially invested in being there, ensuring games actually happen on schedule, every time.

• Secure, Professional Curation: StartPlaying is the largest online platform for tabletop RPGs, hosting over 100,000 players. They handle all financial transactions securely, meaning you never have to worry about payment scams. You get a safe, curated, and vetted gaming ecosystem.

• A Safe, Welcoming Environment: Professional hosting means professional table management. Our games are strictly inclusive, beginner-friendly, and actively managed to ensure every single person feels comfortable, safe, and respected.

Meet Your Storyteller: The Nerd At Arms Table

With more than three decades of storytelling and adventure behind the screen, the Nerd At Arms narrative style has been forged through thirty years of continuous campaign history. These tables are known for hosting legendary heroics, chaotic troubles, and full-on horrific disasters.

From the dark delves of Dungeons & Dragons to the tactical innovations of Draw Steel, from the modern shadows of World of Darkness to the wonders of galaxies far, far away—we have guided countless heroes through danger, drama, and the occasional questionable plan involving checking a completely normal door for being a mimic for forty minutes.

Gaming is in our blood. Our absolute love for high-stakes action, sweeping science-fiction, and rich fantasy shines through every single live session we host.

What Adventurers Love About Our Table:

• Fun-First, Rules Second: We excel at cinematic, character-driven storytelling. We firmly believe that fun, rule-of-cool moments, and deep narrative flow matter vastly more than being a strict rules lawyer.

• Balanced Spotlights: We bring a warm, welcoming style that perfectly balances the table's attention. Whether you are a bold veteran roleplayer or brand new to virtual tabletops, we ensure every character gets their distinct moment to shine, contribute, and become a hero.

• Layered, Living Worlds: Our sessions are celebrated for their depth and complexity. You will experience stories full of twists, turns, intricate mysteries, and personal character arcs that feel completely tailor-made for the specific choices your party makes.

How to Join our Adventures

Whether you want to coordinate a private, premium campaign for your existing group of friends, or you want to register completely solo to be paired up with an amazing new group of online friends, the process is seamless.

When our portal goes live, you will be able to click through to our official StartPlaying profile to:

1. Browse upcoming game times, themes, and open table slots.

2. Read verified player reviews from our community.

3. Securely book your seat or checkout a one-shot ticket.

CHECK BACK SOON TO BOOK YOUR GAME!