Dungeon Master
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Dungeon Master
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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If you've never sat down for a session, it's basically a game where you role-play a scenario, usually full of unexpected twists and turns, planned and orchestrated by a Dungeon Master.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2023
As Ander Monson writes, "The Dungeon Master makes the rules, knows all — or as much as is possible to know."
From Salon • May 29, 2022
It’s a gigantic text-based role-play campaign where everyone is Dungeon Master Created by /u/Devuluh, HaveWeMet is full of stories like Lenny’s, all invented by the sub’s users.
From The Verge • Aug. 1, 2019
His most devoted fans sat around the table and tried to think about how to capture what it was like having a playwright and actor on hand to serve as Dungeon Master.
From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2017
Dungeon Master Confessions vertical incoming heidi.moon: which edition? jacob.brogan:
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2016
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