Never Played Before? Perfect.
You don't need to know the rules, own any books, or have any experience with tabletop RPGs. You definitely don't need to do voices or "perform". Just bring yourself and your curiosity. Thousands of people around the world are discovering that collaborative storytelling is one of the most fun things you can do with other humans.
Still not sure this is for you? Check out our Saturday Morning Cartoons or Dust + Shadows episodes on YouTube, or listen to some actual play podcasts like The Adventure Zone or The Crit Show. You'll quickly see that the magic isn't in perfect performance. It's in real people solving mysteries together.
Book Your Adventure
Getting started is straightforward: create your free profile at StartPlaying.Games, then search for "Non Playable Aaron" or use the direct game links on the website. You can choose your mystery type - Saturday Morning Cartoons for hopeful adventures, Dust + Shadows for mature themes, or weekday campaigns for ongoing stories. Once you find a session that fits your schedule, just book your spot.
New to StartPlaying? Their platform handles everything from payment to scheduling, cancellations, and refunds. Check out their policies for complete flexibility if your plans change.
Every game listing includes detailed information about what to expect, and you can always message me directly through the platform if you have questions about booking.
Get Your Hunter Ready
After booking, you'll get access to a Google Drive folder containing everything you need: character playbooks (your "class" options), safety tools for keeping everyone comfortable, setup instructions for joining Discord and creating your character, and media release forms if you're playing in our Saturday or Sunday streamed games.
Character creation means choosing one of the Monster of the Week "playbooks". These are like character classes, but focused on your role in supernatural investigations. Whether you want to be The Chosen (destined hero), The Professional (expert hunter), or The Spellslinger (arcane specialist), each playbook gives you unique abilities and a clear character concept. Don't worry about making the "right" choice either, because every playbook is fun and useful. I can help you pick something that sounds interesting to you.
Having trouble deciding? Message me! Part of my job is helping new players find their perfect fit.
Join An Investigation
I'll reach out before your session to learn about your TTRPG experience (even if it's zero!), discuss safety tools and make sure everyone's comfortable, answer any character questions you might have, and set expectations so you know exactly what to expect.
When game time arrives, join our Discord voice channel and we'll start with introductions. You'll meet your fellow hunters from around the world - maybe someone from Tokyo, Minneapolis, London, or anywhere in between. No pressure, no performance required. We'll go around the table sharing what we're comfortable sharing, then introduce our characters and connect them together using the relationship tools built into the game.
Then the mystery begins with a cold open that drops you right into the supernatural situation you're here to investigate!
Become the Hero
There's a specific moment that happens to every new player, usually about 30 minutes into their first session. You'll call for a "move" from your playbook, something only your character can do, and suddenly you realize: you're the hero of this story.
That lightbulb moment when you understand that you're not just watching a story unfold. You're creating it, shaping it, and making choices that matter. You're working with people from around the world to solve a mystery, and your ideas, your character, your decisions are what make the story happen. That's when most people get hooked.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
123-456-7890