I will not be happy until gaming spaces reflect the beautiful diversity of our nation. - @TheHealerDM

Jonathan
Connor Self

But just "Connor" is fine.

Tabletop Gaming CreativeMental Health ExpertCharity LeaderFriend


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I will help you tell YOUR story.

As a lifelong weaver of tales, I have run more than 5000+ game sessions over a 30+ year period. I am a top-rated professional gamemaster on Start Playing Games, the leading professional GM service. Spots at my table are greatly sought after (and often sold out).My players receive positivity, knowledge, and community at our table. You can choose the type of story you wish to share...
- Choose a published or custom adventure.
- Choose a one-shot or recurring game.
- Enjoy premium experiences with art, sound, and voice acting.
- Children-only or family events available.
- Special events & birthday parties offered.
- Thank you packages are mailed to campaign players.
Players enjoy use of Roll20 with dynamic lighting, quality teleconferencing by Zoom, sound effects by Syrinscape, and access to a full D&D library through D&D Beyond. These costs are born by me.Like what you read? Click the button below for more info or to book me.

Publications

Here are links to several written projects to which Connor has contributed creative, consultative, and professional effort.


New and Hot Releases

These products are fresh from my mind to your table. Get them now!


Bundles

These complete campaigns are available, at a discount off cover price.


Collaborations

IIt's a lot of fun to create together with others. Get these great collaborative products for your home games.


Stories with Heart (D&D; Various Tiers)

These one-shot adventures and supplements deal with poignant and emotional themes, designed to leave players leaving the experience with new perspectives. From stories dealing with dementia, acceptance, antiracism, or accepting responsibility, these "hope punk" stories are game changing and life affirming.


Wizards of the Coast Publications (D&D; Various Tiers)

These tales and supplements were written directly under the supervision of Hasbro. DDAL-DRW-16 Uprising is soon to come to this page!


Adventure Series I: At Jeny's Request (D&D; Tier 2)

An infamous hag asks your help protecting the Feywild from a watery threat, a threat which will envelop the Material Plane next! An adventure series set near Phlan and in the Feywild. The series takes you face-to-face with Tiamat AND Strahd! 38 hours of content!


Adventure Series II: The Children of Sin (D&D; Tier 1)

The human sextuplets of a demon lord gain the unwanted attention of cultists, embroiling the heroes in a twisted conspiracy. In the end, the heroes must determine who actually needs saving. An adventure series set near Hillsfar. 6 hours of content!


Adventure Series III: D8 Summit One-Shots (D&D; Various Tiers)

These adventures written for D8 Summit highlight great authors in stories meant for a single sitdown session.


Adventure Series IV: D8 Summit Goes to Hell (D&D; Tiers 1-3)

These three one-shots by talented authors take players on a tour of three layers of Hell - including soul food diners, devilish masquerades, and nefarious forts. Set across three tiers of play (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3). 12 hours of content!


Adventure Series V: From the Midnight Sun (D&D; Tier 1)

This adventure series contains 16+ hours of story featuring fey intrigue and shenanigans, set in the Frozen North. This story is intended to be ran in a way similar to a hardcover. Heroes will go from level 1-5 playing through this campaign.

Appearances & Interviews

My gaming, mental health, and fundraising expertise have made me popular for both interviews and liveplays. Images have links to the media (when available).


Here are panel citations of contributions. Images have links to the media (when available).


Here are podcast and vodcast interviews. Images have links to the media (when available).

About Me

A counseling professional, I believe games have the power to help us grow, connect, and heal. I use games in my mental health practice. In community gaming spaces, I live this philosophy by building public play spaces for conventions while expanding safe spaces for minority gamers and creatives. I also create roleplaying products expressing the optimism and sense of positive change I try to bring into the world via my counseling practice.In addition to being a Top 10 Professional DM on Start Playing Games, I boast extensive experience in the TTRPG industry. I possess more than 40 cited credits including:
- Writing
- Playtesting
- Editing
- Project management
- Art creation and direction
- Organizing events/play spaces
- Expert interviews
- Streaming performances
- Fundraising
Many of these experiences are centered on Dungeons & Dragons and their related properties. I bring a wealth of experience in other games also.I can help your event build an effective fundraising program, putting the power of D8 Summit Charities - an established and respected 501c3 charity - behind your event.I provide a CV of experiences upon request by potential employers, contractors, or promoters. For a copy, please reach me at [email protected] (click the link below).

Contact Me

I enjoy hearing from fans and fellow creatives. I welcome anybody reaching out to me via email.Follow me on Twitter. I tend to mutual my followers - I want dialogue, not a pulpit.I also appreciate your kind support via PayPal and Ko-Fi (links below).