I appreciate the support, and judging by the conversation, a number of people suddenly hate me. That’s fine. I’ll weather the slings and arrows. Ours is a story of heroism and hope in a dark world. A story many of us need. One that turns in unexpected ways, and one I believe in.

— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) July 18, 2018

If you wanna piece of Matt, you gotta get through me, and I’ll just hug you ‘cause that’s what Matt would do. #wotcstaff https://t.co/GoHe2hFy1x

— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) July 19, 2018

1. D&D has rules.

2. The DM decides how to use those rules.

3. I sometimes clarify what the rules do and do not say and share what our intent was.

4. The DM still decides how to use the rules. #DnD

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) June 9, 2018

D&D’s rules are meant to serve the style of play your group enjoys. The wise DM uses the rules in ways that foster that enjoyment. #DnD

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) June 9, 2018

Like a version of D&D that’s highly tactical and by-the-book?

Like improv with only a smattering of rules?

Like something else?

Find your favorite way to play D&D, and use the rules in service to it. #DnD

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) June 9, 2018

D&D is a co-op game, so finding your D&D bliss involves the other people at the table. Work together to create the greatest amount of enjoyment for each of you. #DnD

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) June 9, 2018

sometimes I read your rules rulings JUST so I can ignore them at my own games

— kate welchhhh (@katewelchhhh) June 9, 2018

Reminder: D&D’s rules, and any official rulings, exist as tools for DMs to use in service to their groups, with the goal of crafting the most fun for each group. Is your D&D group having a great time? That means you’re having a good game of D&D, however you use the rules. #DnD

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 17, 2018

I’m glad to see this in writing because it is just makes sense. However, “fun” for some will still heavily depend on RAW. https://t.co/rHjl4XyJ6b

— Talen (@IFNTalen) May 17, 2018

If your D&D group loves being strict about rules, follow your bliss!

If your group prefers being loose about rules, follow your bliss!

If your group’s fun is something else entirely, follow your bliss! #DnD https://t.co/NUKyQyjSU3

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 17, 2018

You’re just saying that to get out of having made centaurs medium. Haha jk I love our Medium centaurs.

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 17, 2018

GMs: Don’t let rules disagreements derail your game. #dnd is a participatory activity & everyone should have fun. Don’t look up rules for over 2 minutes unless a char may die. Get back to the #gaming quickly. No one likes sitting around bored while bickering over rules.

— Jetpack7 (@Jetpack_7) March 12, 2018

@JeremyECrawford How do you recover after a discarded design that you put so much work on it? As a young designer, I have problems with it, especially during my university studies.

— RichardNoise (@RiccardoRumor) April 19, 2018

Discarding your own design can sting. Here’s a way to reduce how often it happens: test the design in its early stages to see if it’s worth more of your time. Is it fun? Did someone else try it and want more? Are you now excited to do the hard work? If all yeses, proceed! #DnD https://t.co/QsRA9EcMi7

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) April 19, 2018

Despite your best efforts, you might misstep in executing your design. If you do, learn from the mistake, explore how you could do better next time, and treat that lesson as a success. You have failed only if you don’t reflect and grow. Otherwise, you are improving! #DnD https://t.co/Q3LCnBKqM0

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) April 19, 2018

Just wrapped up today’s gothic D&D session. It was a wild ride—a mix of horror and laughing so hard we cried. My tip to other DMs: let your players be your co-storytellers. Let them help you fill in the blanks. It’s so often a delight! #DnD

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) March 11, 2018

It’s easy as a DM to fall into the trap of thinking you have to create every NPC yourself, name every location, etc. If your players have a great idea for something to add to your adventure/campaign/setting, don’t hesitate to make it happen. Share the creative load. #DnD https://t.co/jBuCa1GCHa

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) March 11, 2018

Every new D&D game session is a chance to weave a narrative that your fellow players will remember for the rest of their lives. #wotcstaff

— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) December 10, 2017

D&D is not just a game. It’s self expression… it’s enjoying group storytelling… and working together to share an experience where ALL are responsible for the enjoyment of every other member of the group. Whether you play or watch, you are in the group. You are one of US.

— Christopher Lindsay (@Onnatryx) March 22, 2018