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May 2 2013

How Dungeons and Dragons Works

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Despite what you've heard, Dungeons and Dragons isn't just for geeks, it isn't satanic and it's actually a pretty great way to exercise your imagination. Find out about the basics of D&D, its place in pop culture and the controversy the classic role playing game has stirred.

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This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into the fascinating world of Dungeons & Dragons, exploring how this groundbreaking tabletop role-playing game came to be and why it became such a cultural phenomenon. Josh and Chuck share their own nostalgic D&D experiences while covering the game's origins with creators Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, explaining the basic mechanics of character creation and gameplay, and discussing the various controversies that surrounded the game in its early years. They also touch on how D&D evolved through different editions and its lasting impact on gaming culture.


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Mazes and Monsters
Mazes and Monsters
1982 1h 40m
★ 4.3
"They made a movie with Tom Hanks. Mazes is in monsters. — Chuck mentions this TV movie starring Tom Hanks about a character who gets so wrapped up in role-playing games that he has a break with reality." — Chuck

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