U20 FAQ > Social Issues and RPGs (9 entries)
Answers to questions about religion, magic, violence, and other common concerns about RPGs.
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Yes, but mostly no. Dungeons and Dragons does not represent even a part of any real-world religion that we at U20 know of. However, like most great stories, faith ...
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Usually, but only to the extent that a game played with dice, miniatures, and your imagination can be violent. While there is never any real-world violence, D&D characters often ...
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Some characters do. The people playing the game never cast spells in real life (the core D&D rulebooks are published by Paizo , a subsidiary of Hasbro , for pete's sake). ...
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Yes! Dungeons and Dragons, or just about any other tabletop roleplaying game, is a great activity for your kids. Dungeons and Dragons develops problem-solving skills, teamwork, reading skills, communications ...
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Definitely. As an adult, it may fall to you to run the game as the DM or GM, and you'll find that D&D is just as rewarding and enjoyable in that ...
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Well, if you ask us, it isn't. Or it kind of is. A little. It can be. *sighs* The perception that D&D is the passtime of the adolescent male ...
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We here at U20 never dress up, or down, to play D&D. As a casual social activity, players come as they are; what you wear isn't ever a consideration. ...
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If only we could play them all... gaming holds a real appeal, no matter the form it takes, but for my time and money D&D offers the best mix of social ...
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Lots of things. Most of all, I have fun. D&D is pure escapism, mixed with a massive creative outlet, a way to practice writing and design, and a reason ...




