Well, I don’t know about D&D. But I DO think that video games pose a larger threat than they did when current adults were kids. When we were kids, even kids who played lots of video games had to go out into the real world. They had to get into awkward situations and meet people etc. Children now can really become adults who aren’t comfortable and don’t have to engage with people. I don’t think it was truly a worry a generation ago, but I do think it is now. (Video games generally. It sounds like D&D has an in person component that makes it different but I honestly don’t know much about it.)

Oh who cares? Everyone is into some random sh*t ! How is this any worse than Pinot’s pallet?

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Anonymous wrote:Uhh you realize almost every tech entrepreneur millionaire did this…

No they didn't - I call BS on this rando "fact"
D&D is soooo lame - these kids are really lower GPA kids

You could not be more wrong.

For real. My dc hangs with Columbia grads, their d&d group includes lawyers, doctors, IT, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:Did a 2 second google search of celebrities that play and the first two to pop up are Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Vin Diesel. Both one could argue epitomize the traditionally "cool" guy.

So...exactly what is your problem?

Add to that:

Joe Manganiello
Jon Favreau
Tim Duncan
Ben Affleck
Matt Damon
Steven Spielberg

I mean ...

Don't forget Superman (Henry Cavill) is a big video gamer. Henry is into World of Warcraft. During an interview on Conan back in 2016 when he was asked about his role as Superman, Henry admitted that he initially missed the producer's phone call about him being cast because he was so deep into the game.

Video gaming is very different than D&D. Honestly, 90% of all teens play video games, but the %age playing D&D is much lower.

Umm, WoW is essentially a video game version of D&D, without the dungeon master. It can also absorb far more time than traditional D&D.

Anonymous wrote:Convince me I'm wrong.

You made this idiotic post, which makes the case pretty clearly.

Most people I know play or have played D&D and a solid chunk of that was in college. We’re all functional, capable adults with good jobs and relationships and solid friend groups. I work in tech which probably biases my sample to both D&D players and well-paying jobs but I really don’t get OP’s point here.

D&D is where my AuDHD kid found his tribe. I’m thrilled that every week he meets up with other kids in person and socializes. They play the game but they also talk about stuff that happened during the week. They don’t go to school together so there’s always lots to catch up on. I hope he continues to play in college.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did a 2 second google search of celebrities that play and the first two to pop up are Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Vin Diesel. Both one could argue epitomize the traditionally "cool" guy.

So...exactly what is your problem?

Add to that:

Joe Manganiello
Jon Favreau
Tim Duncan
Ben Affleck
Matt Damon
Steven Spielberg

I mean ...

Don't forget Superman (Henry Cavill) is a big video gamer. Henry is into World of Warcraft. During an interview on Conan back in 2016 when he was asked about his role as Superman, Henry admitted that he initially missed the producer's phone call about him being cast because he was so deep into the game.

Video gaming is very different than D&D. Honestly, 90% of all teens play video games, but the %age playing D&D is much lower.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did a 2 second google search of celebrities that play and the first two to pop up are Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Vin Diesel. Both one could argue epitomize the traditionally "cool" guy.

So...exactly what is your problem?

Add to that:

Joe Manganiello
Jon Favreau
Tim Duncan
Ben Affleck
Matt Damon
Steven Spielberg

I mean ...

Don't forget Superman (Henry Cavill) is a big video gamer. Henry is into World of Warcraft. During an interview on Conan back in 2016 when he was asked about his role as Superman, Henry admitted that he initially missed the producer's phone call about him being cast because he was so deep into the game.

Anonymous wrote:Convince me I'm wrong.

I'm convinced your parents failed as parents.

I've never played D&D but I would 1000x rather spend time with, marry, or hire someone who did than anyone who tries to start conversations with "Convince me I'm wrong." D&D is a nerdy hobby, OP has a personality disorder.

I’d love to hear what your college student is into, OP. You’re giving off major insecure vibes.

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Anonymous wrote:I know a very successful doctor who still plays.

Add several successful lawyers.

There is a correlation between IQ and enjoying D&D. We even had a class in it in our gifted and talented education program in middle school.

I went to Rice in the late 80s and was probably one of a handful of students who had never played D&D.

Fast forward - the ones who did play D&D, did very, very well.

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Anonymous wrote:Uhh you realize almost every tech entrepreneur millionaire did this…

No they didn't - I call BS on this rando "fact"
D&D is soooo lame - these kids are really lower GPA kids

You could not be more wrong.

Anonymous wrote:Making fun of nerds playing RPGs. Wow. Super f$cking original.

Right up there with “Wine Time” memes and making your enjoyment of bacon part of your personality.

So lame.