Have you ever played in an RPG campaign where the DM makes a character to be a member of the party?  Were they mostly in the background or did they happen to always be the strongest, best, or have the best treasure?  There are definitely wrong ways to do DM PCs, but we're here to talk about the ways to make them work for your game.

In this episode, we dive into a hot topic and come out the other side with maybe a surprising take!  Amber's ready to brawl it out, and Rene has a change of heart.

Do:  Remember that DM PCs are fully fleshed out and experiencing the story alongside the players, let them have moments, but don't steal the spotlight; make them generally less competent and more of a support role than a main character; use them as "knives," emotional attachments and backstory tie-ins to keep your players invested in the bigger story.

Don't: Have them conveniently find the answers or move the plot forward just because you, as DM, have information the players don't; outshine the PCs; be the central figure the whole campaign revolves around (Gary Stu / Mary Sue).

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Music in the episode:

Victory by Alexander Nakarada

Fantasy Chamber Adventure by Rafael Krux