DM Types

[FireLance]

I'm primarily a Provider, but I enjoy presenting my players with (tough but beatable) challenges, so I've got a Duelist streak, too. I also enjoy creating interesting worlds, plots and NPCs (for my own enjoyment, whether or not the players appreciate them), so I've got a bit of World Builder, Plotmeister, and Actor as well.

 

[arwenarrowny]

Definitely Provider, with Duelist being a fairly strong second. The next game I run, I hope to improve in most of the other areas, especially as a "Director." I'll be the first to admit that sometimes my games can be a little on the railroady side, and that the fact that I tend to cater to my players and give them good challenges is the main reason they enjoy my games.

 

[Gold Roger]

I'm the Duelist. Sure, I dabble in (all) other areas and think them important. But tense action gets my DM heart pumping.

 

[el-remmen]

This would be a question best put to my players, not me. . .

But I would say I am World Builder/Plotmeister/Master of Ceremonies. . .

I do have Actor and Director aspects as well, but not nearly as strongly as those above.

 

[Gundark]

Duelist/Master of Cerimonies/Provider

 

[Mycanid]

Really, every one except the duelist. :\

But if I had to choose two, they would prolly be wordlbuilder and then master of ceremonies I guess....

Ask spidermonkey

He could give better feedback for what kind i am on this i think.

 

[Raven Crowking]

I'm a Dungeon Master.

Seriously, all of those types are defined not only by what they like, but by their limitations, and none seems to really apply.

RC

 

[diaglo]

i'm a referee.

 

[Evilhalfling]

Director/plotmaster/world builder

In that order I think.
I have found myself saying alright that scene is important to have, and logically flows from the plot- and yet would it be any fun? would it make a good story? what could happen instead that would be more fun? perhaps the villians don't put everything together, and react this way instead.... yup thats what should happen, and it gives the PCs a chance to change the outcome.

 

[Doctor DM]

Provider/master of cerimonies/world builder, in that order.