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Is there any way to play D&D without a DM?
Is there any way to play D&D without a DM?
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Sorry for the question being so broad, but the DM in my group is getting tired of DMing. Unfortunately, no one wants to take over. Any help?
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There are other RPGs that can work without a GM -- some that work better that way, or where the GM has no more authority than the players.
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Sorry for the question being so broad, but the DM in my group is getting tired of DMing. Unfortunately, no one wants to take over. Any help?
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Sorry for the question being so broad, but the DM in my group is getting tired of DMing. Unfortunately, no one wants to take over. Any help?
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There are other RPGs that can work without a GM -- some that work better that way, or where the GM has no more authority than the players.
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There are other RPGs that can work without a GM -- some that work better that way, or where the GM has no more authority than the players.
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There are other RPGs that can work without a GM -- some that work better that way, or where the GM has no more authority than the players.
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No. D&D has the Dungeon Master baked in.
The solution to this problem is likely to find and try different game systems for a while. Maybe come back to D&D when someone has the motivation to DM some sessions.
The rules explicitly require a dungeon master role
Basic rules of how to play introduction states the loop of:
The DM describes the environment.
The players describe what they want to do.
The DM narrates the results of the adventurers’ actions.
The DM is required for setting up player agency. Describing an environment in which the players have choices, and then describing how those choices affect the environment.
answered 1 hour ago
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It's worth noting that there are solo adventures out there - or at least one, The Executioner's Daughter - that are designed to be run by the player themselves. They generally entail you DMing for yourself as you play, following the guidelines in the adventure, so it's definitely not the same experience as a typical D&D game.
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– V2Blast
39 mins ago
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@V2Blast That sure seems like a very useful answer :)
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Maybe. Here is a site that describes playing D&D or Pathfinder using an app called Endless RPG. I have no experience with it, but having just found it I'm going to give it a try for solo gaming.
There are some D&D flavored board games and online games, eg D&D online, Gloomhaven, or Massive Darkness. The game provides the DM for you.
answered 34 mins ago
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While true, this doesn't directly answer the question. You could include this as part of an answer after first explaining that (presumably) the answer is no.
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– V2Blast
30 mins ago
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You should edit your answer to quote/cite the relevant information from the linked article; that way, if the linked article is deleted or moved, this answer still retains the relevant information.
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No. D&D has the Dungeon Master baked in.
The solution to this problem is likely to find and try different game systems for a while. Maybe come back to D&D when someone has the motivation to DM some sessions.
The rules explicitly require a dungeon master role
Basic rules of how to play introduction states the loop of:
The DM describes the environment.
The players describe what they want to do.
The DM narrates the results of the adventurers’ actions.
The DM is required for setting up player agency. Describing an environment in which the players have choices, and then describing how those choices affect the environment.
answered 1 hour ago
GrosscolGrosscol
10.5k12672
$endgroup$
$begingroup$
It's worth noting that there are solo adventures out there - or at least one, The Executioner's Daughter - that are designed to be run by the player themselves. They generally entail you DMing for yourself as you play, following the guidelines in the adventure, so it's definitely not the same experience as a typical D&D game.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
39 mins ago
$begingroup$
@V2Blast That sure seems like a very useful answer :)
$endgroup$
– NautArch
31 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
No. D&D has the Dungeon Master baked in.
The solution to this problem is likely to find and try different game systems for a while. Maybe come back to D&D when someone has the motivation to DM some sessions.
The rules explicitly require a dungeon master role
Basic rules of how to play introduction states the loop of:
The DM describes the environment.
The players describe what they want to do.
The DM narrates the results of the adventurers’ actions.
The DM is required for setting up player agency. Describing an environment in which the players have choices, and then describing how those choices affect the environment.
answered 1 hour ago
GrosscolGrosscol
10.5k12672
$endgroup$
$begingroup$
It's worth noting that there are solo adventures out there - or at least one, The Executioner's Daughter - that are designed to be run by the player themselves. They generally entail you DMing for yourself as you play, following the guidelines in the adventure, so it's definitely not the same experience as a typical D&D game.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
39 mins ago
$begingroup$
@V2Blast That sure seems like a very useful answer :)
$endgroup$
– NautArch
31 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
No. D&D has the Dungeon Master baked in.
The solution to this problem is likely to find and try different game systems for a while. Maybe come back to D&D when someone has the motivation to DM some sessions.
The rules explicitly require a dungeon master role
Basic rules of how to play introduction states the loop of:
The DM describes the environment.
The players describe what they want to do.
The DM narrates the results of the adventurers’ actions.
The DM is required for setting up player agency. Describing an environment in which the players have choices, and then describing how those choices affect the environment.
answered 1 hour ago
GrosscolGrosscol
10.5k12672
$endgroup$
No. D&D has the Dungeon Master baked in.
The solution to this problem is likely to find and try different game systems for a while. Maybe come back to D&D when someone has the motivation to DM some sessions.
The rules explicitly require a dungeon master role
Basic rules of how to play introduction states the loop of:
The DM describes the environment.
The players describe what they want to do.
The DM narrates the results of the adventurers’ actions.
The DM is required for setting up player agency. Describing an environment in which the players have choices, and then describing how those choices affect the environment.
answered 1 hour ago
GrosscolGrosscol
10.5k12672
edited 57 mins ago
answered 1 hour ago
GrosscolGrosscol
10.5k12672
answered 1 hour ago
GrosscolGrosscol
10.5k12672
answered 1 hour ago
GrosscolGrosscol
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10.5k12672
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It's worth noting that there are solo adventures out there - or at least one, The Executioner's Daughter - that are designed to be run by the player themselves. They generally entail you DMing for yourself as you play, following the guidelines in the adventure, so it's definitely not the same experience as a typical D&D game.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
39 mins ago
$begingroup$
@V2Blast That sure seems like a very useful answer :)
$endgroup$
– NautArch
31 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
It's worth noting that there are solo adventures out there - or at least one, The Executioner's Daughter - that are designed to be run by the player themselves. They generally entail you DMing for yourself as you play, following the guidelines in the adventure, so it's definitely not the same experience as a typical D&D game.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
39 mins ago
$begingroup$
@V2Blast That sure seems like a very useful answer :)
$endgroup$
– NautArch
31 mins ago
$begingroup$
It's worth noting that there are solo adventures out there - or at least one, The Executioner's Daughter - that are designed to be run by the player themselves. They generally entail you DMing for yourself as you play, following the guidelines in the adventure, so it's definitely not the same experience as a typical D&D game.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
39 mins ago
$begingroup$
It's worth noting that there are solo adventures out there - or at least one, The Executioner's Daughter - that are designed to be run by the player themselves. They generally entail you DMing for yourself as you play, following the guidelines in the adventure, so it's definitely not the same experience as a typical D&D game.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
39 mins ago
$begingroup$
@V2Blast That sure seems like a very useful answer :)
$endgroup$
– NautArch
31 mins ago
$begingroup$
@V2Blast That sure seems like a very useful answer :)
$endgroup$
– NautArch
31 mins ago
add a comment |
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Maybe. Here is a site that describes playing D&D or Pathfinder using an app called Endless RPG. I have no experience with it, but having just found it I'm going to give it a try for solo gaming.
There are some D&D flavored board games and online games, eg D&D online, Gloomhaven, or Massive Darkness. The game provides the DM for you.
answered 34 mins ago
ArluinArluin
27514
$endgroup$
1
$begingroup$
While true, this doesn't directly answer the question. You could include this as part of an answer after first explaining that (presumably) the answer is no.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
30 mins ago
$begingroup$
You should edit your answer to quote/cite the relevant information from the linked article; that way, if the linked article is deleted or moved, this answer still retains the relevant information.
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– V2Blast
2 mins ago
add a comment |
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Maybe. Here is a site that describes playing D&D or Pathfinder using an app called Endless RPG. I have no experience with it, but having just found it I'm going to give it a try for solo gaming.
There are some D&D flavored board games and online games, eg D&D online, Gloomhaven, or Massive Darkness. The game provides the DM for you.
answered 34 mins ago
ArluinArluin
27514
$endgroup$
1
$begingroup$
While true, this doesn't directly answer the question. You could include this as part of an answer after first explaining that (presumably) the answer is no.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
30 mins ago
$begingroup$
You should edit your answer to quote/cite the relevant information from the linked article; that way, if the linked article is deleted or moved, this answer still retains the relevant information.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
2 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Maybe. Here is a site that describes playing D&D or Pathfinder using an app called Endless RPG. I have no experience with it, but having just found it I'm going to give it a try for solo gaming.
There are some D&D flavored board games and online games, eg D&D online, Gloomhaven, or Massive Darkness. The game provides the DM for you.
answered 34 mins ago
ArluinArluin
27514
$endgroup$
Maybe. Here is a site that describes playing D&D or Pathfinder using an app called Endless RPG. I have no experience with it, but having just found it I'm going to give it a try for solo gaming.
There are some D&D flavored board games and online games, eg D&D online, Gloomhaven, or Massive Darkness. The game provides the DM for you.
answered 34 mins ago
ArluinArluin
27514
edited 18 mins ago
answered 34 mins ago
ArluinArluin
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answered 34 mins ago
ArluinArluin
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answered 34 mins ago
ArluinArluin
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27514
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While true, this doesn't directly answer the question. You could include this as part of an answer after first explaining that (presumably) the answer is no.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
30 mins ago
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You should edit your answer to quote/cite the relevant information from the linked article; that way, if the linked article is deleted or moved, this answer still retains the relevant information.
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– V2Blast
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1
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While true, this doesn't directly answer the question. You could include this as part of an answer after first explaining that (presumably) the answer is no.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
30 mins ago
$begingroup$
You should edit your answer to quote/cite the relevant information from the linked article; that way, if the linked article is deleted or moved, this answer still retains the relevant information.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
2 mins ago
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1
$begingroup$
While true, this doesn't directly answer the question. You could include this as part of an answer after first explaining that (presumably) the answer is no.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
30 mins ago
$begingroup$
While true, this doesn't directly answer the question. You could include this as part of an answer after first explaining that (presumably) the answer is no.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
30 mins ago
$begingroup$
You should edit your answer to quote/cite the relevant information from the linked article; that way, if the linked article is deleted or moved, this answer still retains the relevant information.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
2 mins ago
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You should edit your answer to quote/cite the relevant information from the linked article; that way, if the linked article is deleted or moved, this answer still retains the relevant information.
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– V2Blast
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There are other RPGs that can work without a GM -- some that work better that way, or where the GM has no more authority than the players.
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– Zeiss Ikon
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