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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Alphastream" data-source="post: 6341195" data-attributes="member: 11365">There are a couple of different rewards I like. First and foremost, I want to see DMs encouraged to DM. One part of that is for DMs to feel like DMing is cool. They are recognized, cared for, valued, and seen as special. A second part is to remove perceived detriments to DMing. Along those lines, it would be great for DMs to be able to, every time they run an adventure, apply the benefits (XP, treasure, items, but perhaps not certs) to one of their characters. (No character can receive the reward of an adventure more than once, and that character can't also play the adventure. Also, the DM doesn't have to apply this benefit if they don't care to do so). This helps DMs stay current with their play group and facilitates groups that want to rotate the DM job.Prestige can really help. I recall being new to Living Greyhawk and hearing about DM 'levels' and seeing DMs that had swagger around the levels they had obtained. Pathfinder Society borrowed from that system and has put it to good use recognizing their most experienced DMs. The system can help promote DMs so they take on more responsibilities and want to become further involved. DM levels could link to all kinds of benefits, particularly in Expeditions where they might be able to leave their mark on the campaign world if there are special ways to interact with the campaign (participate in a special online event, special table at Winter Fantasy, get to name an NPC, get to decide an NPC's fate, weigh in on plot with the admins, design a monster, etc.). Physical rewards can both provide swagger and serve as a reminder that the DM is valued. I count my RPGA rewards as some of my most prized possessions. Promo minis are cool. Special AL adventures, even short bits like conversions of DnDClassics adventures or 'lost levels' can be awesome. Discounts on DnDClassics would be fantastic. The ability to get older rewards that are hard to get, such as copies of older Encounters adventures, maps from those adventures, dice, or other collectibles would be really cool and encourage more DMing from the people I know.</blockquote>

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