Apply to be a Community GM

At KaliberXperiences, we believe great games don’t just happen: they’re crafted, curated, and conjured by Game Masters who know how to turn a simple session into an unforgettable adventure. If you’re the kind of GM who thrives on player chaos, improvises like a legend, and can spin a one‑shot into a lifelong memory, we want you at our table.

This is your invitation to join a community of passionate storytellers, rule-benders, world-builders, and dice‑whisperers. Whether you run tight tactical encounters, sprawling narrative arcs, or delightfully unhinged one‑shots, there’s a seat here with your name on it.

Ready to level up your GM journey and get paid to do so? Apply now and help us create experiences players will talk about for years.

GM Application

First Name

Last Name

Best Contact Phone Number

Best Contact Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Country

If you are located outside of the US, please provide your city, state/province/territory, country, and postal code.

Please select all hours during which you are typically available to attend events or run games.

What types of character progression systems do you enjoy running?

Narrative-only (no leveling) – Call of Cthulhu or FATE

Advancement or Improvement point-buy style systems – Witcher or World of Darkness (no levels)

Classic D&D leveling

Hybrid leveling plus point-buy customization – Starfinder

Other (please specify)

If you selected “Other”, please specify.

What moods or tones do you prefer in your games?

Gritty realism (WWII)

Dark and grim (Gothic Horror)

Light-hearted and silly (Shrek)

Dramatic fantasy or cinematic (Arthurian Legend)

Other (please specify)

If you selected “Other”, please specify.

How rules-heavy do you prefer your sessions?

Crunchy and tactical – I love running detailed mechanics

Sweet Spot – I like crunch, but I play fast and loose with mechanics

Narrative-focused – I prefer lighter or fast-flowing rules supporting the story

Do you prefer to run games with more combat, more roleplay, or a balance?

Combat-focused

Roleplay-focused

Balanced mix

What is your comfort level with LARP or LARP-adjacent role-playing?

What environments or game settings do you enjoy running?

Spaceships or sci-fi vehicles

Classic dungeons or lairs

Wilderness or natural spaces/environment

Alternate dimensions or planes

Real world-esque

Other (please specify)

If you selected “Other”, please specify.

Please list the game systems you are comfortable/capable of running:

Please list any campaign settings you are comfortable running sessions from:

Please list any board games you are familiar with (enough that you could teach it to new players):

Please list any card games you are familiar with (enough that you could teach it to new players):

Are you interested in trying out new or unfamiliar systems/themes/games?

Yes – I enjoy learning and adapting

Sometimes – depends on the group

I prefer familiar systems or themes

How do you feel about instructing new players?

Which environments are you comfortable running games from?

Online games with virtual tabletop software (Roll20, Foundry, etc.)

Online games without a virtual tabletop (via Zoom, Discord, or similar virtual meeting platform, etc.)

Online games recorded and/or streamed

Private home settings

Public venues (cafes, FLGS, libraries, etc.)

Large-scale events and conventions

Outdoor or immersive spaces

If you run games online, please list platforms you’re already set up with and your user handles/screen names for each (e.g., Discord, Roll20, etc.).

Do you have any experience or knowledge or special equipment related to streaming play? If so, please elaborate.

How comfortable are you with improvisation during gameplay?

Very comfortable – I love spontaneous creativity

Somewhat comfortable – I can adapt as needed

Prefer structure – I like to prepare and follow a plan

Not comfortable – I prefer scripted or clearly defined sessions

What content/activity/theme ratings (as per film ratings) are you comfortable with?

G – almost certainly a children’s activity (ages 12 and under)

PG – most “typical” or common games/themes (ages 13+ or any w/parental consent)

PG13 – “typical” games with slight elements of adult themes (ages 16+ or 13+ w/parental consent)

R – significantly sensitive, extreme, or adult content/theme (ages 18+ or 13+ w/parental consent)

NC17 – strictly adult content/theme/environment/activity/etc. (ages 18+ or possibly 21+)

Do you prefer to conduct a ‘Session 0’ before your campaigns or events?

Always

Often

Rarely

Only when needed or requested

Do you have any experience or knowledge of organized play, such as D&D Adventurer’s League or Path/Starfinders’ Society?

Overall, how many years of experience do you have running games? Please elaborate if your years of experience differs between games/systems.

Do you have any skills or interests outside of gaming you’d like/be willing to share? (Examples include fencing, SCA Activities, LARPing, etc).

Please list all languages that you are fluent in:

How far are you willing to travel for in-person events? (Please specify region or mileage range)

Are there any topics or themes in games that you are uncomfortable participating with? If yes, please specify. Examples might be: slavery, rape, violence with children, sexual content, strongly religiously themed, etc.

Are there any specific demographic groups that you especially prefer or would prefer not participating in gaming with? If yes, please specify. Note: this is not intended to discriminate in any way, but to provide a comfortable environment and supply the best experience for both GM and player. Examples might be: children (12 and under), teenagers, strong religious or political affiliations, special needs individuals, experienced or inexperienced players, etc.

Any accessibility features or special needs/accommodations that you require? If yes, please specify. Examples: wheel-chair accessible environments only, no standing for > 5 minutes at a time, color blindness, hearing impaired, voice projection assistance.

KaliberXperiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where every team member can thrive.

We also take your privacy seriously. Any information you provide during this application or contracting process is used solely for evaluating your candidacy and establishing potential working relationships. We do not sell, share, or disclose applicant data to any third party outside of legally required circumstances.

By submitting this application, you acknowledge that all hiring decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws and regulations, and that your information will be handled responsibly and confidentially throughout the process.