Is dungeons and dragons now cool?
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Anonymous
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It seems like my three teens (16, 15, 13) are either talking about it, go to the clubs at school now or are watching it stream.
I assume it is all related to stranger things - and they do not even have any of the books. I am not sure if they know how to play or are just watching other kids play. Did I miss some new trend? My DD even talks to her brothers about it…it seems like the only thing they have in common. Evidently their schools have a few clubs and they are rivals and basically like (to me) nerd cliques with attractive people who are into it. |
Anonymous
| My kids have been into it for a few years now. I think the appeal is that it’s a retro game that they can get together and play either IRL or online. |
Anonymous
| Yes. It's not for fringe weirdos the way it used to be. |
Anonymous
| I think the parents are sharing some memories of their high school years when they were playing D&D. |
Anonymous
| It’s very 2016. |
Anonymous
| Stranger Things |
Anonymous
| I have no clue. My kids have always loved playing. It's a very neurospicy thing. |
Anonymous
| Yes it's more mainstream now. I also don't think there's the same stigma around "nerdy" stuff as 25 years ago. |
Anonymous
| No |
Anonymous
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I am a teacher and have teens of my own. There are some that are into it, but that is no different than any other year. I would not say it is mainstream cool with the majority of the kids.
That doesn't matter. Your kids found an common interest with others and that is great. Maybe it is more popular at some schools. |
Anonymous
It might be more popular with quirky kids? |
Anonymous
Lol. It’s very 1993 |
Anonymous
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I do think it’s become more popular and less of a fringe weird kid thing. Still nerdy but kind of in a good way.
My sisters mid 30s husband plays. So dorky but, you know what, imo it’s better than bars, sports betting or, god forbid, golf. |
Anonymous
+1 it’s still for losers |
Anonymous
| No. Can't imagine so. |