D&D 5E DM Best Traits
Swarmkeeper
Hero
I debated between "Organization" and "Letting players run the story", so went with Adaptability
Satyrn
First Post
Me too!
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lowkey13
Guest
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Sacrosanct
Legend
I actually selected to option for people to have up to 3 choices. But when the poll was posted, it only allowed 1. I'm assuming my poll-fu is lacking.
"No gnomes"?
Oofta
Legend
I need multiple choice, it's too tough to pick just one. 
To me the most important thing is that a DM paints a clear picture of the environment and what's happening in the world. The PCs interact with the world and can change it in small and large ways, while players can contribute to the world building and help fill in details. But ultimately? It has to make sense to the DM.
So I picked story teller, even though that implies more railroading than I prefer.
To me the most important thing is that a DM paints a clear picture of the environment and what's happening in the world. The PCs interact with the world and can change it in small and large ways, while players can contribute to the world building and help fill in details. But ultimately? It has to make sense to the DM.
So I picked story teller, even though that implies more railroading than I prefer.
DM Howard
Explorer
I picked adaptability, but communication is a close second.
You can be the most organized, reliable and creative DM ever, but none of that will mean squat if you can't handle the Barbarian wanting to compete in an impromptu wrestling match at the inn or when the Rogue decides to "earn some coin" off of the unsuspecting shop keeper right in the middle of an investigation adventure.
You can be the most organized, reliable and creative DM ever, but none of that will mean squat if you can't handle the Barbarian wanting to compete in an impromptu wrestling match at the inn or when the Rogue decides to "earn some coin" off of the unsuspecting shop keeper right in the middle of an investigation adventure.
Sadly this poll is missing the most relevant category, "being named Dualazi". I went with Game knowledge as a close second, though, because I feel like ultimately a lot of the other options can only effectively stem from that. For example, I would cast serious doubts on a person's ability to be a fair referee without understanding the rules of the game they're supposed to adjudicate. It's likewise hard to adapt or incorporate players if you're unsure how to do that within the context of the game rules, since they're usually involved in even the most free-form of sessions.
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