Roleplaying Games

Not only can you read this bio of Dave Arneson, Co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons. Even better, someone using the handle "Dave Arneson" appears to have posted a reply under this guide entry about him, making corrections and clarifications.

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Why We Roleplay

"If one were to examine the basics of roleplaying, to understand what occurs, basically, nerds get to 'be' someone else, someone who is popular and cool, in a time and place when that is appreciated. This happens on two levels. First, you are now in a society of roleplayers, and your ability to roleplay (also known as your nerd quotient) is a positive, rather than a magnet for dodgeballs...."