As a D&D fan growing up in the '80s I was frequently told that the game was negative in a number of ways, not the least of which was that it was a form of escapism. Back then, I was ashamed of that, believing what folks told me, taking it at face-value.
— Chris Lindsay, Master Raconteur (@Onnatryx) June 21, 2019
It didn’t matter who we were, what we looked like, what we believed in, or who we loved. We were TOGETHER. We fought together, we laughed together… sometimes we cried together, and we most certainly DREAMED together. In this state we find another reality adjacent to our own. Sure we played magical warriors and such, fighting mythological creatures, but that isn't what we found. We found a reality where we all wanted the same thing. One where we could all find joy together.
— Chris Lindsay, Master Raconteur (@Onnatryx) June 21, 2019
In this state we find another reality adjacent to our own. Sure we played magical warriors and such, fighting mythological creatures, but that isn’t what we found. We found a reality where we all wanted the same thing. One where we could all find joy together. This brings me full circle as I believe that we ARE participating in a kind of escapism. However, the things we're trying to escape from are hatred, intolerance, isolationism, and self-loathing. Instead we seek understanding, love, companionship, and self-acceptance. I love D&D!
— Chris Lindsay, Master Raconteur (@Onnatryx) June 21, 2019
In ‘90 I was considered a satanist because I usually play in a garage with candles, dice and talking about monsters.
Now my dream is to hug all of you, because we are incredible dreamers and storytellers playing the best game ever made!
💖— Zoltar SageAdvice (@SageAdviceDnD) June 21, 2019
