It is literally a secret rule of D&D, hidden in the core rules, that I can take over as DM of any game at any moment so long as I am physically present with the DM or majority of the group and capable of rolling dice. I can confirm. This was written into the secret code when 5E was born. It also says that when I’m playing in any game anywhere I can always drop the phrase, “Mike told me that was legal in 5E” and it is accepted as canon.

— Nathan Stewart (@NathanBStewart) March 29, 2018

Aw, you guys have such cute fantasies about the rules. 😜

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) March 29, 2018

You know, @JeremyECrawford–@NathanBStewart told me a story about some ball bearings and the PHB once during #TOA. I wonder if you’be heard of the story to what I’m referring…

— RutyWoot! (@RutyWoot) March 30, 2018

That’s not ringing a bell.

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) March 30, 2018

What page would that be on? Just in case I ever see you walking up to my table

— Davos (@Davos234) March 29, 2018

It's a tricky one to find. You need to first cast read magic. Then it's obvious. https://t.co/j0g7Syiyx3

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) March 29, 2018

Can you come take over my game for a night then, or is it RAW that you have to stumble upon the game? it's gotta be a random encounter thing

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) March 29, 2018

@JeremyECrawford Regarding the Blade Mastery Feat, the latter two features seem to conflict one another. If I use my reaction to assume a parrying stance and gain +1 AC for the turn, aren't I no longer able to make an Opportunity Attack?

— Sean Fletcher (@seanrfletcher) April 17, 2018

If you use your reaction on one thing, you can't use your reaction on another thing until the start of your next turn. The game often gives you choices.

Reminder: Blade Mastery and other Unearthed Arcana content that isn't in a D&D book isn't officially part of the game. #DnD https://t.co/JYVp81gA8F

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) April 17, 2018

I’ve been feeling a bit down about dungeon mastering lately because the focus on tabletop as a performance has pushed this idea that top be a good DM you have to be the mastermind of sweeping, serious epic plots… but then the other day my players were all reminiscing about stuff they liked from my campaigns and it was all the funny little scenarios I threw in there. The time they went trick or treating with monsters to collect sweeties to appease a Lich etc.

— Kate Holden (@darthmongoose) March 31, 2018

FWIW, I’ve had similar issues. My preferred DM style is pretty laid back, focusing on emergent funny or weird things. I’m not a grand weaver of plots or epics. The central element in my last session was a garbage chute.

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) April 1, 2018

Wow it's actually a huge relief to hear that from you! 😅
I always liked how stuff like Star Wars is made up of little escapades strung together. It's definitely a style with a place.

— Kate Holden (@darthmongoose) April 1, 2018

That map I started on last night seems to have polymorphed itself into an alternate version of Quasqueton while I wasn't paying attention.#DnD Module B1½ – In Search of the Unknown Unknowns!

Working on ledger-sized 7mm graph paper for this one. pic.twitter.com/wfTOm7X2cL

— Dyson Logos (@DysonLogos) March 27, 2018

Dude…. that is beautiful

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) March 27, 2018

Thank you!

Now if only I could get a gig putting these maps into official D&D adventures… 😉

— Dyson Logos (@DysonLogos) March 28, 2018

I'm rebuilding the classic Quasqueton from #DnD module B1 In Search of the Unknown – one of my favourite adventure modules of all time.

The first of these redrawn maps is now up on the blog at https://t.co/mnpTSjRVNL pic.twitter.com/8bsOTpPqXl

— Dyson Logos (@DysonLogos) April 16, 2018

hey, question
so, everyone’s critrole characters are so memorable and inextricably linked to their players.
You’re the DM now, but, do YOU have a player character of your own from a past campaign that’ll always be close to you? Can you tell us about them?? Oh man… I’ve been so invested in NPCs for so long, it’s hard to recall which PCs of mine stood out. Perhaps Kradin Grimthorne, the one-eyed Dwarven Fighter. Carved his false eye from the carapace of an Umber Hulk.

— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) March 29, 2018

curious: how many D&D groups out there enforce usage of material components in spellcasting? (feel free to RT)

— spoilers swag (@katewelchhhh) May 4, 2018

I threw diamonds at my dead grandfathers face and nothing happened – so I just skip them now. damn air………

— spoilers swag (@katewelchhhh) May 4, 2018

You damn well better be enforcing them. They are RULES, not suggestions THANK YOU. finally, someone who understands that they're RULES for a REASON!!!!!!!

— spoilers swag (@katewelchhhh) May 4, 2018

oh god i'm an employee now. please note that i am kidding

— spoilers swag (@katewelchhhh) May 4, 2018