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Dungeon Master

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[duhn-juhn mas-ter, mah-ster] / ˈdʌn dʒən ˌmæs tər, ˌmɑ stər /

noun

  1. the person who organizes or directs the story and play in a Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game. DM


Etymology

Origin of Dungeon Master

First recorded in 1975–80

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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

The result is a gigantic text-based role-play campaign where everyone is Dungeon Master, and the world’s birth and continuing survival are directly tied to cooperation.

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

“Do you have torches?” the Dungeon Master asks.

From Salon Jan. 21, 2014

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