I’ve been reading the 2nd Edition Dungeon Masters manual in hopes of learning to be a half competent DM one day. The book says “theatrical flair and good dramatic timing” are good qualities for a Dungeon Master to have, and I like to think I possess those qualities. Plus I have a pretty sweet wizard ensemble. 

Dungeons & Dragons artwork inspired me from an early age. When I was 4, my Mom bought me a basic D&D set from the March of Dimes thrift store. I was drawn to the giant red dragon on the box (painted by Larry Elmore, who remains one of my favourite artists). I couldn’t even read yet, but I loved looking through the manuals and trying to recreate all the little black and white drawings of gnolls and goblins. The feeling/tone of that old D&D artwork is a huge influence for me, one I’m always trying to channel.