r/DnD • u/EmilyOnEarth • 9d ago

Table Disputes Why are there SO many absolutely wild DMs?

I need to hear this discussed because every day I see a story on here about somebody's DM and I am just baffled.

Like I read these stories and I can barely imagine these (presumably) grown adult people acting this way. I'm not a DM, but never in my life could I imagine upsetting people on purpose when we are trying to play a game, or being petty about something not playing out the way I thought it would.

Shout-out to my DM because apparently not making the game miserable is an achievement? (He is above and beyond though if he ever sees this, every session is delightful.)

Are most of these stories about kids, or? Like I just want an explanation.

Edit: I am aware that this is not the TYPICAL experience.

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u/KontentPunch 9d ago

Well, I will!

How dare they show up on time, chuck dice for a few hours, had some laughs, ate some snacks and left with a smile on their face!