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Part One: Dungeons & Dragons: The History of Some Great and Terrible Nerdery

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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The Evolution of Role-Playing Games and Dungeons & Dragons

This chapter delves into the early history of role-playing games, tracing their evolution from war games to personal character-based games like Dungeons & Dragons. It discusses the creation of D&D, the impact of character names on player attachment, and touches on Gary Gygax's controversial views and Christian beliefs.

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