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<blockquote data-quote="MGibster" data-source="post: 8201068" data-attributes="member: 4534"><p>You make a valid point though I believe Game Mother is equally as weird.&nbsp; Most of the other words for GM have some application to life outside of gaming.&nbsp; Other than an indication that someone might be into some unconventional adult fun time, you don't typically hear someone talk about Dungeon Masters outside of gaming.&nbsp; But it was coined by the real OGs back in the '70s so I'll give it a pass.&nbsp; I believe the term is related to master of ceremonies as the DM is the &quot;official&quot; host with various responsibilities including adjudication of rules, controlling all aspects of the world save for the PC's actions, and is generally responsible for making sure things go smoothly.&nbsp; I suppose we could have called it a Dungeon Protocol Officer instead.&nbsp; In fact, I'm going to write an RPG about the importance of social graces and politeness and the GM will be the Protocol Officer.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="MGibster, post: 8201068, member: 4534"] You make a valid point though I believe Game Mother is equally as weird. Most of the other words for GM have some application to life outside of gaming. Other than an indication that someone might be into some unconventional adult fun time, you don't typically hear someone talk about Dungeon Masters outside of gaming. But it was coined by the real OGs back in the '70s so I'll give it a pass. I believe the term is related to master of ceremonies as the DM is the "official" host with various responsibilities including adjudication of rules, controlling all aspects of the world save for the PC's actions, and is generally responsible for making sure things go smoothly. I suppose we could have called it a Dungeon Protocol Officer instead. In fact, I'm going to write an RPG about the importance of social graces and politeness and the GM will be the Protocol Officer. [/QUOTE]

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