Game Of The Week: Dungeons & Dragons

As most of you probably know by now, Gary Gygax, co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, died today. I had been intending on posting the game of the week earlier today when I first learned the news, and wanted to get that news out on the velvetdicebag.net first. As I thought about it, I felt any game I might post would get lost in the inevitable posting to follow such news, and I decided. In honor and memory of Gary Gygax, this week's game of the week is Dungeons and Dragons. We take this game, for many of us our first or favorite RPG, too much for granted sometimes.

Even if you already play D&D, take the time to look through the history of the game. We've been playing Dungeons & Dragons for so many years and through several editions... unless you're a grognard like me, chances are there's some aspect of the game that you've missed. Cherish this game - even with no new editions, it can bring you happiness and entertainment for many more years.

I started playing D&D when I was six years old. It is the iconic RPG, and it has brought me and my friends thousands of hours of entertainment. I know I intend to take out some of those early modules and adventures that I ran through, and remember fondly why I love this hobby of ours.