The Awakening Conscience, William Holman Hunt, 1853
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This is a wonderful and moving introduction to D&D that dispels many stereotypes about the game and illustrates its worth! Please enjoy!
Famous Players of Dungeons and Dragons (snip from the video)
“The quintessential nerdy pastime of Dungeons & Dragons (also called D&D) can actually be the secret to life success. How? Ethan Gilsdorf shows us how this groundbreaking game involving communal storytelling, dice-rolling, and imaginary adventures in lands filled with dragons, quests, elves and evil wizards actually gives us powerful tools to combat the perils and challenges of reality.”
Five Lessons from Dungeons and Dragons
Lesson One: Collaboration and Teamwork; The Power of Diversity
Lesson Two: Preparedness, Innovation, and Problem-Solving
Lesson Three: Character Building Builds Character
Lesson Four: Empathy and Tolerance
Lesson Five: The Power of Narrative and Imagination: Confidence and Self-Reliance
Off the record:
Lessons Six: Bring Snacks
Sauce: Doritos & Mountain Dew
Let me know your thoughts; please comment below!
Jacqueline F. Casey. Gaming and Life Lessons. 