D&D General D&D Survivor - Dungeon Masters: Matt Mercer Wins!

[jasper]

Dave Arneson, "Blackmoor" 27
Jasmine Bhullar, "Shikar" 25
Celeste Conowitch, "Venture Maidens" 15
Monte Cook, "Praemal" 20
Matt Colville, "The Chain of Acheron" 21 +1 = 22
Katie Mae, "Generation Fantasy" 15 -2 = 13
Matt Mercer, "Critical Role" 22
Brennan Lee Mulligan, "Dimension20" 23
Chris Perkins, "Dice Camera Action" 23
Satine Phoenix, "Maze Arcana" 23
sniping my kill mal

 

[CleverNickName]

And there we have it folks, the Top Ten Dungeon Masters! The current standing is as follows:

Top three: Dave Arneson (27), Jasmine Bhullar (25), and a three-way tie between Brennan Lee Mulligan, Chris Perkins, and Satine Phoenix (23).

Bottom three: Katie Mae (13), Celeste Conowich (15), and Monte Cook (20).

You know what? All things considered, this is a solid list of excellent Dungeon Masters. We've got a really good mix of diverse play styles, backgrounds, and contributions to the hobby: from the founders and authors responsible for the creation of the original game, to the performers and personalities that inspire a whole new and diverse generation of gamers. Our hobby isn't just surviving, it's thriving like never before, and it's because of giants like these. Let's raise a glass to all of them!

 

[TheSword]

What’s the deal with Satine Phoenix. Why so much love? It’s seems she is getting a steady stream of upvotes rather than simply being ignored like some people.

 

[CleverNickName]

What’s the deal with Satine Phoenix. Why so much love? It’s seems she is getting a steady stream of upvotes rather than simply being ignored like some people.

You should check out her work. She's a very talented storyteller, and she has a very expressive way of portraying NPCs and villains. She has also put forth several how-to videos on playing D&D on her YouTube channel (search for "GM Tips"). And she appeals to a large group of viewers and fans who might not feel adequately represented in the hobby.

Seriously, check out her work. She's a good egg.

 

[TheSword]

You should check out her work. She's a very talented storyteller, and she has a very expressive way of portraying NPCs and villains. She has also put forth several how-to videos on playing D&D on her YouTube channel (search for GM Tips). And she appeals to a large group of viewers and fans who might not feel adequately represented in the hobby.

Seriously, check out her work. She's a good egg.

I did watch an episode before deciding to down-vote her on the basis that I couldn’t understand how on earth she was in the high 20’s. Glad I at least attempted to understand. I still don’t see it, but thanks for the information. I guess I don’t see representation as making someone a great DM. Though I can see how it might attract votes. If it gets people watching/playing D&D though it’s all to the good.

 

[CleverNickName]

I did watch an episode before deciding to down-vote her on the basis that I couldn’t understand how on earth she was in the high 20’s. I still don’t see it, but thanks for the information. I guess I don’t the representation as making someone a great DM. Though I can see how it might attract votes. If it gets people watching/playing D&D though it’s all to the good.

It was just announced that Satine Phoenix would be the GM for a one-shot live game of "Avatar: Legends," along with an all-star cast of voice actors (including at least one voice actor from the Avatar: The Last Airbender cartoon). It's the final stretch goal of the whole Kickstarter, at the $8M mark. Pretty wild.

 

[billd91]

I guess I don’t see representation as making someone a great DM.

Then it’s a good thing nobody said it does.

 

[Urriak Uruk]

Then it’s a good thing nobody said it does.

I'll say it; it takes a certain talent to introduce a game to a demographic that has it is not historically associated to.

 

[Mort]

I did watch an episode before deciding to down-vote her on the basis that I couldn’t understand how on earth she was in the high 20’s. Glad I at least attempted to understand. I still don’t see it, but thanks for the information. I guess I don’t see representation as making someone a great DM. Though I can see how it might attract votes. If it gets people watching/playing D&D though it’s all to the good.

It's certainly a matter of taste.

Once I saw her being Upvoted I checked out her game on YouTube.

I found the concept imaginative and the players pretty fun. Her DMing was ok and she certainly seems genuinely hugely enthusiastic about gaming.

But IMO she's not up there with Mercer, Mulligan, Colville or Perkins. All of whom, again in IMO, are just on another level.

So that's my 2 cents.

 

[Omand]

Dave Arneson, "Blackmoor" 27 + 1 = 28
Jasmine Bhullar, "Shikar" 25
Celeste Conowitch, "Venture Maidens" 15
Monte Cook, "Praemal" 20 - 2 - 18
Matt Colville, "The Chain of Acheron" 22
Katie Mae, "Generation Fantasy" 13
Matt Mercer, "Critical Role" 22
Brennan Lee Mulligan, "Dimension20" 23
Chris Perkins, "Dice Camera Action" 23
Satine Phoenix, "Maze Arcana" 23