RIP: D&D Co creator Dave Arneson

[RAMd®d]

Seriously.

[Paul F.]

Dude... that's COOL...

I went the other route and learned blacksmithing and knifemaking...
Never did "scale up" to projects that big though... though it was always my intent.

Amazing how games of "D" got into discussions of zoology, geology, physics, metallurgy, chemistry, seamanship, marksmanship, leatherworking, woodworking, carpentry, architechture... and I could go ON and ON, and ON...

Role playing games gave me more insights into so MANY fields that I would have NEVER researched....

I spit upon the "video game" that has replaced using ones mind and imagination, like D&D.

[sekker]

I helped corrupt my son - he is the one who has told me the bad news twice this year about the founders of this great world called D&D.

I want to add to your list that D&D teaches teamwork and leadership skills at a level beyond even the best sports teams experience.

[Mactel]

He lost his saving throw.

I too played a little D&D with my brother when I was a kid. Also played the Marvel Superhero role playing game too.

[JoeH]

sekker wrote:
I helped corrupt my son - he is the one who has told me the bad news twice this year about the founders of this great world called D&D.

I want to add to your list that D&D teaches teamwork and leadership skills at a level beyond even the best sports teams experience.

You too? Oldest son just bought the 4th edition AD&D book set a few months ago for himself. He manages to get together with friends occasionally. His brother also plays, but has fewer chances to get together with a group.

Both earned Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts, so must not have been too harmed by exposure to D&D by their mother and myself.