🌌 D&D Player Style Quiz

You are entering a Star Wars–style crawl. Your mission: answer seven questions to discover your play style in Dungeons & Dragons and other role‑playing games. Scroll to journey through the questions; select one answer per section.

Question 1: Your favorite part of playing is…

a) Getting into character voices and roleplaying conversations. (Act) b) Discovering hidden places, secrets, and lore. (Explore) c) Doing something wild, even if it’s dangerous. (Instigate) d) Charging into battle against a powerful foe. (Fight) e) Tweaking my character to get stronger and better. (Optimize) f) Solving puzzles, mysteries, and tricky problems. (Problem-Solve) g) Helping weave an epic story with the group. (Story-Tell)

Question 2: If you find a locked, glowing door, what do you do?

a) Ask the NPC nearby about it, in character. (Act) b) Search around the room for clues or hidden passages. (Explore) c) Kick it open and see what happens. (Instigate) d) Attack it with my weapon or spell until it breaks. (Fight) e) Think about which ability or feature my character could use here. (Optimize) f) Try to solve the puzzle or riddle it might represent. (Problem-Solve) g) Wonder how this door ties into the bigger story. (Story-Tell)

Question 3: In a tavern scene, you’re most excited to…

a) Speak in character and banter with NPCs. (Act) b) Look for secret doors, rumors, or hidden maps. (Explore) c) Start a bar fight just for fun. (Instigate) d) Test my combat skills if someone challenges me. (Fight) e) Use downtime to upgrade or plan my character build. (Optimize) f) Untangle who’s lying and why. (Problem-Solve) g) Build relationships that tie into the bigger story. (Story-Tell)

Question 4: A dragon swoops down on the party. Your first thought is…

a) What would my character say to this dragon? (Act) b) Where is it coming from, and what’s around us? (Explore) c) LET’S POKE IT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. (Instigate) d) Time to roll initiative! (Fight) e) Do I have the perfect spell/ability for this? (Optimize) f) How can we outthink or outmaneuver it? (Problem-Solve) g) Wow, this is going to be a huge story moment! (Story-Tell)

Question 5: What’s the most satisfying victory for you?

a) Winning a debate or persuading an NPC. (Act) b) Mapping out a dungeon or uncovering a hidden truth. (Explore) c) Pulling off a crazy stunt that actually works. (Instigate) d) Defeating an enemy in a hard-fought battle. (Fight) e) Gaining a new level, power, or magic item. (Optimize) f) Solving a puzzle or clever plan. (Problem-Solve) g) Creating a turning point in the group’s story. (Story-Tell)

Question 6: When the DM asks, “What do you want to do?” your instinct is…

a) Say what my character would say, in their voice. (Act) b) Look around for hidden details or secrets. (Explore) c) Do something bold, even if it’s reckless. (Instigate) d) See if I can start a fight. (Fight) e) Think about how my abilities can shine here. (Optimize) f) Try to figure out the smartest move. (Problem-Solve) g) Make a choice that deepens the story. (Story-Tell)

Question 7: What kind of session would excite you the most?

a) Heavy roleplay and in-character conversations. (Act) b) A map full of new places to uncover. (Explore) c) A chaotic situation where anything could happen. (Instigate) d) Non-stop combat with powerful foes. (Fight) e) A chance to test my build and earn cool upgrades. (Optimize) f) A dungeon full of puzzles, mysteries, and twists. (Problem-Solve) g) A dramatic, emotional chapter in the group’s story. (Story-Tell)