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TTRPG Statistics

Name: Recap Raven TTRPG Table Insights
Creator: Recap Raven
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Table Insights and trends from Recap Raven

How long does combat last? How much does the GM speak? Who gets a memorable moment? Explore the patterns behind D&D and other tabletop RPG sessions, through anonymous Recap Raven statistics. Free to use with citation.

Typical game night

2 hr 53 min

Median

Average combat encounter length

45.7 minutes

Mean · consecutive combat scenes

Play and conversation

The pillars of play

Share of classified play.

40.3%34.5%25.2%

Exploration: 40.3%
Social interaction: 34.5%
Combat: 25.2%

A starting point for comparing your campaign’s mix with what your players enjoy.

Who speaks?

Average word share per session, with GM and player roles matched.

DM / GM: 46.2%
Players combined: 53.8%

Each eligible session contributes equally. Words describe the conversation, not who made the decisions.

Start with something you want to understand at your own table: running late, fitting combat into an evening, matching new players to your campaign, or making space for someone quieter. Each topic explains what its numbers mean and what you could try next.