Demonizing Dungeons & Dragons (Classic)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Origins and Backlash of Dungeons and Dragons
This chapter explores the beginnings of Dungeons and Dragons, tracing its development from war gaming to the birth of role-playing games. It also examines the societal misconceptions and moral panics that arose during the 1980s, particularly surrounding tragic incidents that linked the game to real-life tragedies.
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