Welcome to the Professional GM Society Resources Page! We will be hosting links to various kinds of resources over time, as per the recommendations of our members.
Pro-GM Websites
Demiplane is an app and a website that connects players to GM’s. It allows them to fill out a 10 second preference profile, and then match that profile with the right player and GM.
Additional Info: Demiplane Blog
Start Playing Games, or SPG, started in 2020 after attracting attention at Y-Combinator. They have a strong community, and actively market their site across several different platforms.
Additional Info: Start Playing Games FAQ
Side-By-Side Comparison
| Pro-GM Service Comparison Chart | Start Playing Games | Demiplane |
| Parent Company | Qualetta | DEMIPLANE |
| Service Fee | 10% (includes Stripe costs) | 10% (Split with player 5% to GM and 5%+$0.31 to the player). Players who leave before the first hour of a session are not charged. |
| Community Resources | Art via Google Drive, Accessible through Discord Server; 1-on-1 On-Boarding if requested | Yes, ongoing and under construction |
| Education/Workshops | GM Hosted | In House, Podcasts, Articles, Discord Streams |
| Private Bookings | Yes | Yes- with 3 registered players minimum, and dual confirmation from GM and group |
| Payment Structure | Independent Contractor- 1099 | Independent Contractor- 1099 |
| Withdraw Threshold | $25 minimum/ local currency equivalent | $0.00 Once a week payment (Tips and payments) |
| Exclusivity Requirements (Restricted Transferability of Players) | Yes | No |
| Player Age Requirement | 18+ (13+, with parent or guardian) | 18+ |
| Forced Arbitration Clause | Yes | ??? |
Pro-GM Related Online Tools and Utilities
- Cartography
- Character Management
- Random Generators
- Audio Tools (Music Sites)
- Virtual Table Tops
- Alchemy RPG (Early Access – Aug 2022)
- Roll20
- Tale Spire
- Owlbear Rodeo
- Dungeon Fog
- PathBuilder2e
- World Building + Campaign Management Tools
Pro-GM Related Videos, Podcasts and Links Outward