Professional Game Running

I've been running and designing tabletop role-playing games for over a decade now. The blend of storytelling and community building that TTRPGs provide can't be found anywhere else, and they've become a driving force in both my hobbies and career. I work primarily within the D&D 5E and micro RPG systems to create worlds that are responsive to player choices and game modules that create different outcomes each time they're played.

I serve on the board of the Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association and work with an amazing group of gamers with the goal of making Chicago the center of the TTRPG multiverse.

We host exciting events all across the city to help connect TTRPG players, spotlight designers, and support local charities. I'm part of our marketing team as the lead writer and producer of our blog.

I work with a few different organizations that provide a professional tabletop gaming experience in venues across Chicago. I also run private custom games for birthday parties, team-building activities, and more. Please reach out if you want to find out about my upcoming sessions or book a private game for your event.

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I'm also one of the organizers behind TTRPG Pick Up Con. We hold free, online one-shots every month on Discord with GMs and players from around the world. Not matter what kind of game you like, we've got a table for you — even if you've never played before!

Check out our Discord to get to know the team or take a look at our upcoming roster of games and signup for one over on Warhorn.

Player Reviews

I'm blessed to have had some of the best players in the world at my table, and we've created some incredible stories together. They consistently rate my games at 5/5 stars and say they'd happily invite friends to the table. Check their reviews below:

"As both a player and game master, Rayne brings an extraordinary combination of versatility, creativity, and flexibility to every table. Over the course of more than a decade of gaming together, I’ve had the pleasure of participating in over five years-long campaigns as well as countless one-shots spanning a wide variety of game systems and genres with him—including classic fantasy, fantasy horror, cyberpunk, and contemporary urban fantasy.

What sets Rayne apart is not just his storytelling prowess, but the thoughtfulness and intentionality behind every session he runs. He has an intuitive grasp of group dynamics and narrative pacing, and he tailors each game toward each player’s goals as an individual at the table and their characters. Rayne’s approaches games with nuance and flexibility, using game mechanics as a toolkit rather than a constraint, always in service of drama, fun, and collaborative storytelling. His tables are a space where players feel seen, empowered, and consistently surprised. Whether guiding new players through their first campaign or engaging experienced groups in intricate, long-term arcs, Rayne brings a level of preparation, adaptability, and emotional intelligence that sets a professional standard. It’s always a privilege to play at his table.

If I had to name Rayne's core principles as a game master, they would be:

Always be a fan of the players.
Complicate their goals in narratively rich ways.
Treat the system as a framework—not a cage."

— Aaron O.

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