In a world full of corporate suits and cookie-cutter games, Yoav Niv is an anomaly — a whirlwind of creativity and chaos wrapped in the form of a professional and seasoned Dungeon Master and emerging game designer.
A lifelong enthusiast of all things fantastical, Yoav founded Nistar Entertainment to give the world a taste of what Dungeons & Dragons can truly be.
Yoav’s journey into the realm of D&D began at the tender age of 14, when a fateful encounter with a tattered rulebook and a handful of dice changed the course of his life forever. What began as casual games with friends in dimly lit basements soon became an obsession, one that would eventually take Yoav across North America in search of new ways to bend, break, and reshape the world of tabletop role-playing.
As a Dungeon Master, Yoav has crafted legendary campaigns – so immersive, so unforgiving, that even the most hardened players have been left trembling at the edge of their seats. His style is unorthodox: a mix of cinematic storytelling, gut-wrenching tension, tournament style play, and a level of detail that borders on the obsessive. His worlds are full of danger, dark humor, and mind-bending twists, designed not just to challenge players but to make them feel the stakes — to make them believe, even for a moment, that the fantasy is real.
But Yoav isn’t just a Dungeon Master. As the CEO of Nistar Entertainment, he’s the driving force behind the company’s relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the D&D world. His mission is simple: to create worlds and experiences that ignite the imagination and leave players breathless. Whether it's designing homebrew monsters, crafting intricate NPCs, or creating entire campaigns from scratch, Yoav’s vision is to make Dungeons & Dragons a thrilling, unpredictable adventure, one that embraces the unpredictable nature of both the game and the human spirit.
Known for his energy, dark humor, and unwavering passion for the craft, Yoav lives and breathes the world of D&D. When he’s not rolling dice or running a campaign, you can find him scouring ancient tomes for new lore, sketching maps on napkins at local dive bars, or scouring the deepest corners of the internet for the strangest dice designs imaginable.
Under Yoav’s leadership, Nistar Entertainment has become a haven for D&D players who want more than just a game — they want a journey. They want danger. They want the thrill of not knowing what’s coming next. And, above all, they want to play in worlds that leave them forever changed.
Yoav’s motto? Hunter S Thompson put it best:
“No sympathy for the devil; keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride...and if it occasionally gets a little heavier than what you had in mind, well...maybe chalk it up to forced consciousness expansion: Tune in, freak out, get beaten.”
