Why you should play dungeons and dragons

Boy at school looking at 3D 'Dungeons and Dragons' poster.

Why You Should Play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Alright, players! Everyone knows that the wonderful world, “Dungeons and Dragons,” is a great game that many people play. Come to find out, dragons aren’t even the best part of the game.…

March 5, 2024

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The Dungeons & Dragons Community Is Committing Itself to Diversity

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

In this age of social justice, fans and players of the hit game have made active changes for a more diverse dungeoning experience.…

September 9, 2021

Actual Play Podcasts depicted with drawing of people around a game board

How Actual Play Podcasts Led to the Golden Age of Tabletop RPGs

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

How has a game — once looked down upon and talked of in such negative light — garnered so much attention in recent years? Listening to people having fun playing the game certainly helped.…

August 11, 2020

Dungeons & Dragons & Depression: My Experience with Tabletop RPGs

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Not all who wander through the realm of tabletop roleplaying games are lost. In fact, many find themselves along the way. Here’s my story of the ups and downs of playing Dungeons & Dragons.…

September 15, 2019