Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend The Dungeonmaster
Sep 30, 2021
Turner Coates, a Dungeon Master and director of purchasing for a commercial design firm, shares insights on crafting engaging Dungeons & Dragons adventures. He humorously contrasts the responsibilities of guiding players through intricate worlds with his day job. The conversation dives into personal anecdotes about family gaming, emphasizing creativity and emotional investment in campaigns. Turner also reflects on a friendly rivalry with Stephen Colbert in LARPing, adding a playful twist to the discussion on competitive gaming.
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Formal Greeting and a Real Name
- Turner Coates greeted Conan O'Brien with elaborate titles, revealing his tendency to use humor to cope with anxiety.
- People often mistake Coates' real name, Turner Coates the Third, for a stage name.
The Dungeon Master's Side Hustle
- Turner Coates' side hustle is being a Dungeon Master (DM) for Dungeons & Dragons, a collaborative storytelling experience.
- He clarifies that being a DM is "not a sex thing."
Joe Manganiello's D&D Dedication
- Actor Joe Manganiello is a serious D&D player with a dedicated dungeon in his home.
- Conan O'Brien jokes about Matt Gourley's quips potentially leading to his expulsion from Manganiello's D&D group.