Dungeons & Dragons DMs Express Why They Love To Run Games

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Being a Dungeon Master can be a lot of work in Dungeons & Dragons, but it can also be a hugely fulfilling experience for you and your players. For many DMs, there can be various reasons why they love running campaigns, and what better way to express that love than talking about it with your fellow DMs?

DMs on Reddit have been discussing and revealing their favorite aspects of being Dungeon Masters, sharing stories about their games, why they love what they do, and just generally sharing some positivity about what they love about D&D.

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Over on Reddit, a lively discussion began with players discussing what they enjoy about being a DM. As you’d expect, there were tons of varied reasons and responses to this question, highlighting the freedom and expressive nature of what makes D&D so great for players.

For many, the simple act of creating stories or worldbuilding is one they enjoy, and seeing their players inhabit the world they have created. One user explains it best: “It’s just such a special feeling” when players react to your stories and characters and become invested in what you are creating. In a particularly funny highlight, one DM details how a paladin got so into character that he charged into battle, leading his party in a bloody fight through multiple dungeon rooms. Or, last they described it, they went “full Leeroy Jenkins.”

Of course, for others it’s the sheer spontaneity of it all and not knowing what their players are doing to do next. Many in the thread highlight the joy and surprise at how their players react and handle situations, saying how “best most memorable moments are when the players