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Opinion: Is Dungeons & Dragons Going too Far to Address Racism?
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Short answer: no.The reason I think so is that DnD is meant to be an inclusive game, that gives players the freedom to play whatever character they like. So, as you might imagine, it's problematic to assume that any particular race is inherently evil, or that a sexual orientation, gender, or disability might be noted canonically as undesirable traits in the fantasy world. Being singled out as ... ...more
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DM Guide: Stop Railroading Your Players Pt. 1
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A lot of questions I get in my email are regarding the concept of "railroading," or when a DM forces the adventuring party into a particular set course of action. This is usually because they're excited to get to the conclusion of the adventure, especially if it's a great homebrew setting. But this is boring for the players, and frustrating for the DM. So, how do you stop doing it when your ... ...more
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Wait, Cleopatra Wasn't Egyptian? 3 Fun Facts About Ancient Egypt
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Think you learned all about kohl eyeliner and papyrus in your 6th grade social studies class? Do you know Anubis from Nut? Well buckle up, because I bet you don't know these 3 facts about the world of Ancient Egypt!Cleopatra Wasn't EgyptianEven though the famous Cleopatra VII was born in Alexandria, she has more in common with the name of the city than with Egypt! Cleopatra's lineage actually ... ...more
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DnD Meme Dump 6/21/20
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I will never apologize for being a big ol' DnD nerd. But if you guys want to talk shop or start a game, I will drop anything and everything. I'm always down.Dear gods above and fiends below, is the fate of our world really in the hands of 4-6 ridiculous adventurers who snicker "nice" at the number 69, pet every animal they see, and try to seduce animated fog? The same idiots who robbed the ... ...more