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Post/Author/DateTime Post
Edvin
12-11-04, 10:11 AM As one look at the vast influence of the Dungeons & Dragons RPG, and the growing numbers of players throughout the world, I can't help to wonder: What is it that keep attracting people to this game? Now don't get me wrong here, I truly love the game, but I'm interested in what other people see in the game. Is it the social interaction, the joy in developing a character or the roleplaying, or?
Neerie
12-11-04, 12:12 PM I'd say... ALL of the above. Playing D&D brings something that just can't be achieved with video game RPGs, and that's human contact, the fact that you play with other human beings in the flesh instead of through a netword or just alone against the AI of the computer.
Melpomene
12-11-04, 12:52 PM All the lovely gaming women. :P
Bringslite
12-11-04, 01:07 PM *Looks fondly at Melpomene* I have only had the sad luck of playing D&D with women in "girlfriend gamer" situations. They never worked out well. So, I would have to say it is the fun of hanging out with buddies and doing something we all enjoy. Playing D&D, developing PC's, and (when I DM) sharing my vision of a fantasy world with others is all part of it. Bottom line though, if we are doing something we all enjoy, it is the social gathering aspect of it.
Board_Rider
12-11-04, 01:41 PM I would say I play D&D for the social interaction. You see,in prison with only one hour a day, we all like to get together and act like we're somewhere else.

Seriously though I just like hanging out and having a good time. When I DM I like seeing the reactions of my friends when put in varying situations. Pretty much all of the above.
Edvin
12-11-04, 11:22 PM The greatest part is when you realize that you share the same vission of the world you're playing with yot fellow players. Think it creates some bond between the players, as well as the DM when you realize that you , despite all the influence of movies, books etc, have reached the same conclusion of a perfect fantasy world. I think it creates a strong social bond.
dimble the gnome
12-11-04, 11:27 PM I think it is because there aren't a lot of non-computer games that go back to mid-evil times.
Edvin
12-11-04, 11:37 PM Further, I see dozens of complaints of ppl complaining about D&D being unbalanced, and the questionable balancing. But still, the continiue playing. I refuse to believe that all dungeoneeres are ppl without lifes that has nothing better to do. :)
The Man from Uncle
12-11-04, 11:44 PM Some people forget that its not about balance and which class is best (though its sometimes fun to debate it a bit) its about roleplay and having a good time with friends. Its about imagining what might happen next from your characters point of view. Its about.....hmm.....meta-lifeing.

And at my table its about getting together with friends, drinking and creating the best team possible. We very much hold the whole group dynamic in high regard. Making a good character isn't too hard, but making a great band of adventurers is epic.
Asciiman
12-12-04, 05:23 AM Remember when you first saw, The Princess Bride, or Pirates of the Caribbean? And that feeling you got during the really great duels?

Yeah, that is why I play D&D, cause once in a while, not often but when it does happen, you remember it, you get that feeling and the sense of wonder that accompanies it is worth any price or investment of time.
Edvin
12-12-04, 12:09 PM Remember when you first saw, The Princess Bride, or Pirates of the Caribbean? And that feeling you got during the really great duels?

Yeah, that is why I play D&D, cause once in a while, not often but when it does happen, you remember it, you get that feeling and the sense of wonder that accompanies it is worth any price or investment of time.

Yeah, know just the way you feel! Realy great description.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Edvin 12-11-04, 10:11 AM	As one look at the vast influence of the Dungeons & Dragons RPG, and the growing numbers of players throughout the world, I can't help to wonder: What is it that keep attracting people to this game? Now don't get me wrong here, I truly love the game, but I'm interested in what other people see in the game. Is it the social interaction, the joy in developing a character or the roleplaying, or?
Neerie 12-11-04, 12:12 PM	I'd say... ALL of the above. Playing D&D brings something that just can't be achieved with video game RPGs, and that's human contact, the fact that you play with other human beings in the flesh instead of through a netword or just alone against the AI of the computer.
Melpomene 12-11-04, 12:52 PM	All the lovely gaming women. :P
Bringslite 12-11-04, 01:07 PM	Looks fondly at Melpomene I have only had the sad luck of playing D&D with women in "girlfriend gamer" situations. They never worked out well. So, I would have to say it is the fun of hanging out with buddies and doing something we all enjoy. Playing D&D, developing PC's, and (when I DM) sharing my vision of a fantasy world with others is all part of it. Bottom line though, if we are doing something we all enjoy, it is the social gathering aspect of it.
Board_Rider 12-11-04, 01:41 PM	I would say I play D&D for the social interaction. You see,in prison with only one hour a day, we all like to get together and act like we're somewhere else. Seriously though I just like hanging out and having a good time. When I DM I like seeing the reactions of my friends when put in varying situations. Pretty much all of the above.
Edvin 12-11-04, 11:22 PM	The greatest part is when you realize that you share the same vission of the world you're playing with yot fellow players. Think it creates some bond between the players, as well as the DM when you realize that you , despite all the influence of movies, books etc, have reached the same conclusion of a perfect fantasy world. I think it creates a strong social bond.
dimble the gnome 12-11-04, 11:27 PM	I think it is because there aren't a lot of non-computer games that go back to mid-evil times.
Edvin 12-11-04, 11:37 PM	Further, I see dozens of complaints of ppl complaining about D&D being unbalanced, and the questionable balancing. But still, the continiue playing. I refuse to believe that all dungeoneeres are ppl without lifes that has nothing better to do. :)
The Man from Uncle 12-11-04, 11:44 PM	Some people forget that its not about balance and which class is best (though its sometimes fun to debate it a bit) its about roleplay and having a good time with friends. Its about imagining what might happen next from your characters point of view. Its about.....hmm.....meta-lifeing. And at my table its about getting together with friends, drinking and creating the best team possible. We very much hold the whole group dynamic in high regard. Making a good character isn't too hard, but making a great band of adventurers is epic.
Asciiman 12-12-04, 05:23 AM	Remember when you first saw, The Princess Bride, or Pirates of the Caribbean? And that feeling you got during the really great duels? Yeah, that is why I play D&D, cause once in a while, not often but when it does happen, you remember it, you get that feeling and the sense of wonder that accompanies it is worth any price or investment of time.
Edvin 12-12-04, 12:09 PM	Remember when you first saw, The Princess Bride, or Pirates of the Caribbean? And that feeling you got during the really great duels? Yeah, that is why I play D&D, cause once in a while, not often but when it does happen, you remember it, you get that feeling and the sense of wonder that accompanies it is worth any price or investment of time. Yeah, know just the way you feel! Realy great description.