Dungeons and Dragons Player Criticizes First-Time Dungeon Master, Stating Campaign Lacked Loot Despite Acquiring Magic Items

A first-time Dungeon Master running the Lost Mine of Phandelver campaign for two separate friend groups finds themself in a tricky situation. After diligently preparing the entire campaign, the DM received unexpected criticism from a player regarding loot distribution and overall campaign style. Nobody likes hearing that they messed up, but this DM was open to hearing how they could improve. How did the issue even arise?

Well, it began when the DM expressed excitement about finishing campaign prep. The player expressed dissatisfaction, claiming they weren't finding enough loot. The DM countered by highlighting the magical items the party had already acquired, including the magical sword Talon and a ring of protection.

The conversation escalated when the DM pointed out missed opportunities, particularly the custom loot placed within Thundertree specifically for some players. The frustrated player dismissed this, arguing that the DM wasn't providing enough clues and that other DMs offer more customization and random loot tables. Caught off guard, the kindhearted DM turned to good old Reddit for advice. What would you say?

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