No, Dungeon Masters cannot have a player character because they are not a player. ... DMs know the plot, the stats of NPCs and monsters, they have meta-knowledge that the players cannot have. As a result, a DM cannot also be a PC. This can be a controversial topic, and the answer isn't always universal.
Does the Dungeon Master have a character?
The Dungeon Master doesn't play a character themselves, instead, they are the storyteller and referee of the game. They create the story and adventure for the players and then facilitate the story in the gaming session.
How do you know if you have a bad DM?
Five Signs You Have a Bad Dungeon Master
- The Adversarial Dungeon Master. This is where the difference between challenge and competition is key. ...
- The Balance of Saying No. ...
- The DM Who Plays Favorites/Unfavorites. ...
- The Dungeon Master Who Doesn't Control the Room. ...
- The DM Unwilling to Learn/Change.
