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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.
DMs & players
The GM plays many roles, so equal speaking shares are not the goal. Word share helps you notice how much space narration and explanation leave for player discussion.
Average word share per session, with GM and player roles matched.
Each eligible session contributes equally. Words describe the conversation, not who made the decisions.
Compare who is speaking, not who is enjoying the game or making the decisions.
For sessions with both roles matched, divide GM words by matched GM and player words. Average session percentages so longer sessions do not dominate. The player share is everyone else combined.
Share of attributed speaker duration
Speech duration answers a different question from word count. Do not subtract the two to infer pauses or interruptions.
Use valid positive speaker timings. Overlapping tracks can exceed elapsed recording time. This uses timing-eligible sessions, which may differ from the word-share sample.
Median · including the GM
This includes the GM: a five-person table has one GM and four identified players.
Count matched player speakers plus the GM in sessions with both roles identified, then take the median across sessions. This uses speakers identified in recordings; silent or unmatched participants may be missing.
Average session share · matched player speakers
Compare with a group size closer to your own before deciding whether your GM share feels unusually high.
Group sessions by matched player-speaker count, excluding the GM, then average the GM word share within each group. These are observed speaker groups, not complete attendance records.
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