# Matthew Mercer on Reddit (u/MatthewMercer)

Part of Celebrities on Reddit, researched with Autumn (https://www.autumn.ai) from public sources. Updated 2026-11-06. Interactive version: https://www.autumn.ai/resources/celebrities-on-reddit/matthew-mercer

Matthew Mercer: Voice actor and Dungeon Master of Critical Role.

- Reddit account: [u/MatthewMercer](https://www.reddit.com/user/MatthewMercer/) (Personal account)
- How we know it's theirs: [His 2017 r/criticalrole AMA, posted from this account; "Matthew Mercer, DM" flair](https://www.reddit.com/r/criticalrole/comments/6q59bj/spoilers_e106_taldorei_campaign_setting_ama/)
- Where they post, in the records we retrieved: r/criticalrole (53), r/DnD (4), r/Minecraft (1), r/DMAcademy (1), r/mattcolville (1)
- Known activity in the posts we found: 2015 to 2020
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mercer

## Moments

### u/MatthewMercer in r/DMAcademy, Dec 26, 2018 · Advice

Replying to the post "How do I beat the Matt Mercer effect?".

> Seeing stuff like this kinda breaks my heart. Regardless, the fact of the matter is our style of play is just that...our style of play. Every table is different, and should be! If they just want to “copy” what we do, that’s not very creative nor what makes the game magic at the table.
>
> I DO believe that it’s important for any gaming group to discuss expectations early into a campaign so everyone can get on the same page and avoid dissonance. However, it’s EVERYONE’S responsibility at the table to provide and add to the experience for everyone to enjoy themselves and the story, not just the DM. As I saw some comments below mention, you want a particular style of game? That level of commitments rests on YOUR shoulders. Consolidate your style and wishes with those of the other players and DM, and somewhere in that unique mix you will find your table’s special style of storytelling.

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Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/DMAcademy/comments/a999sd/how_do_i_beat_the_matt_mercer_effect/eclht66/ · 5,300 points as of Nov 6, 2026

### u/MatthewMercer in r/criticalrole, Jun 9, 2019 · Normal redditor

Replying to the post "[No Spoilers] A heartfelt thank you from a teacher to the men of Critical Role".

> I can’t express how amazing your post is, and how incredible you are for creating this space for your students. You’ve got me all emotional on a Sunday afternoon! <3

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/criticalrole/comments/bymsi6/no_spoilers_a_heartfelt_thank_you_from_a_teacher/eqkiogq/ · 1,536 points as of Nov 6, 2026