During this blog series we will bring you interviews with several D&D enthusiasts.
Our next interview is with a 25 year old, software engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from University Of South Florida. He is still relatively new to gaming, only being in the hobby for a little over 3 years.
What originally attracted you to Dungeons & Dragons?
I was into the card game, Magic the Gathering, as a kid, and I figured that D&D would be the next level of “nerddom”
How did you feel anticipating your very first game?
Nervous. The social aspect made it seem that uber-thinkers would make me feel like I had a brain the size of a walnut!
What was your impression after that first game?
Still intimidated, it was still very new. The character sheet is crazy, lots of numbers all over the place! However, I was excited for the next time. I kept my very first character sheet, I have it framed on my wall.
Now that you have been playing for over 3 years, how do you feel about the game?
I still feel like I only know a handful about it, because there is so much to info! There are so many monster and so much to learn about each one. It’s a very complex game, very comprehensive. I can see why some gamers have been playing for 20+ years.
What is the most enjoyable part of the game for you?
The social aspect, interaction with other people working together in a creative atmosphere to accomplish something as a team.
How many characters would you say you have played?
Probably 8
What types of characters have you played?
Half-orc barbarian, elf wizard, dwarf cleric, a few others
Out of those characters, which would you say was your favorite?
Depends on my mood. I really liked my barbarian, the big dumb hulk who likes the splatter of blood, because that’s not me in real life at all! But I also like my elf wizard who is female, and not a fighter
Dice are an essential tool in Dungeons & Dragons; do you own your own set?
3. My original set are my favorite. They look cool, clear with white numbers and are functionally awful, but at least look cool.
What would you tell people that have never played before?
I would invite them along for the journey!
