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Mercer and Mulligan Discuss D&D Fame and Community Support

1/29/2026

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Matthew Mercer, a prominent figure in the Dungeons & Dragons community, and Brennan Lee Mulligan discuss their unexpected rise to fame from their actual-play shows in a recent interview.
They note a growing media presence, including The Legend of Vox Machina, amplified by community support.
Mulligan emphasizes making players' dreams come true during gameplay.
Mercer cites building independent platforms, noting Dropout's revival as evidence.

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Story summary

Matthew Mercer, a prominent figure in the Dungeons & Dragons community, and Brennan Lee Mulligan discuss their unexpected rise to fame from their actual-play shows in a recent interview.
They note a growing media presence, including The Legend of Vox Machina, amplified by community support.
Mulligan emphasizes making players' dreams come true during gameplay.
Mercer cites building independent platforms, noting Dropout's revival as evidence.