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What the heck is D and D?
Dungeons & Dragons (commonly abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. ... D&D departs from traditional wargaming by allowing each player to create their own character to play instead of a military formation.
Why is D and D so popular?
"The game allows us to be ourselves and someone else at the same time," Perkins said in an email. "D&D is also a great creative outlet, allowing us to craft our own fictional characters, worlds, and adventures, and that's very appealing when the real world is quickly burning to a cinder."
When did D and D start?
D&D has come a long way since Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson invented it in 1974 as an alternative to miniature-military war gaming. No longer is it a game to hide out with in Mom's basement.
Is D and D still popular?
D&D sales jumped 33% last year — adding to a six-year growth streak. ... First published in 1974, D&D has long been part of popular culture, but its sales have been on a sharp upwards trajectory since 2014 when Wizards of the Coast updated its rulebook and launched what is known to players as the fifth edition.
