I can now say I have DM’d a D&D game twice. Last night, I learned I have no DM poker face skills when the players’ choices take me completely by surprise, but the improvisational workout is exhilarating. After previously putting my three 1st level players in mortal peril by liberally sprinkling goblins into an encounter, this time I had carefully selected a still-formidable, but not entirely overwhelming creature for them to fight (Giant Goat). They charmingly befriended it instead. THAT is the magic of RPGs. #NewKidOnTheStatBlock