During this blog series we will bring you interviews with several D&D enthusiasts.
Our next interview is with a 35 year old military veteran that works locally for the cable company, he’s a husband and father and an avid role player for over 20 years.
What originally attracted you to Dungeons & Dragons?
I started with the first edition of D&D. It was a great way to escape the real world. It was better then just reading a book or watching a movie
How did you feel anticipating your very first game?
I was very excited. We started playing every Sunday after church. I looked forward to it every week.
What was your impression after that first game?
Loved it! It was great!
Now that you have been playing for over 20 years, how do you feel about the game?
Love it! I still get excited about playing. I even get more submerged now then I did then?
What is the most enjoyable part of the game for you?
Submerging yourself into a character for that short period of time. It makes you feel like you are in a movie.
How many characters would you say you have played?
70 or so.
What types of characters have you played?
I’ve played every type of character in Robotech, I’ve played 16 different characters in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and who knows how many D&D characters I’ve played.
Out of those characters, which would you say was your favorite?
It’s hard to narrow it down to just one. My favorites have been a wolfen paladin, my rockguy from Southern Cross, a Shaman in Shadowrun, and a three foot tall mutant ninja alligator.
Dice are an essential tool in Dungeons & Dragons; do you own your own set?
Yes, many! My favorite are my “Van Halen” dice… they’re hot pink & black
What would you tell people that have never played before?
You should try it. It is very inexpensive, free if you have a friend with the game books and dice. The worst thing that can happen is that you spend a few hours hanging out with your friends and in the best case scenario you get to experience a game that is better then any movie.
