Sage-Tips

Can you be a player and Dungeon Master?

No, a Dungeon Master cannot be a player. Any character the Dungeon Master plays while DMing is called an NPC (non-player character). NPCs are handled differently in the game and do not gain XP, level up or share rewards like PCs do. You can, however, make your NPC a party member or just let them tag along.

How do you improve Dungeon Master?

12 Tips to Being a Better Dungeon Master – A Dungeons and Dragons Guide

1. Don’t Be Afraid to Make Your Own Story.
2. Make Critical Failures Just as Fun as Critical Successes.
3. Make a Party Contract.
4. Lay Down Your Rules.
5. Sit Down and Talk With Your Party.
6. Make a Recap.
7. Pre-Roll Before the Game.
8. You Don’t Have to Memorize Every Rule.

How do you deal with backseat DM?

You have three choices:

1. Talk to him. Let him know how much/when you want help.
2. Use him. Honestly, I love these guys, cause I can focus on managing the players/NPCs/story and let the rules sort themselves out.
3. Stop it altogether. Quit GM’ing, boot him, whatever.

How do you deal with Backseaters?

Just try these six polite ways to deal with a backseat driver:

1. Inform them of the risks of backseat driving.
2. Calmly express how they are making you feel.
3. Ditch your reckless driving habits.
4. Give them an outlet for their need to be in control.
5. Listen to something engaging.
6. Avoid driving the passenger altogether.

Is being a Dungeon Master fun?

Being the Dungeon Master is not for everyone. But being the Dungeon Master is worth it if you enjoy: Leading a group, crafting the story, surprising your players, coming up with solutions on the fly, and playing multiple roles in the game. Of course, there are lots of ways to draw fun from the game as a Dungeon Master.