Tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons have inherent benefits, but what happens when people decide to level up their play by using the game to improve the lives of others? And how can YOU do the same with your game?
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Tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons have inherent benefits, but what happens when people decide to level up their play by using the game to improve the lives of others? And how can YOU do the same with your game?
Is D&D a Secret Architect of Global Culture? | Gaining Advantage 038
Gaining Advantage
45 minutes 50 seconds
1 year ago
Is D&D a Secret Architect of Global Culture? | Gaining Advantage 038
This episode explores the cultural significance and far-reaching influence of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) through an insightful interview with Premeet Sidhu and José Zagal, editors of the book "50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons." It offers insights into how the iconic tabletop RPG has influenced various aspects of global culture, from gaming and entertainment to education and beyond.The discussion covers D&D's historical roots, examining its evolution from a niche hobby to a mainstream phenomenon. Sidhu and Zagal shed light on the game's unexpected crossovers with diverse fields, such as interactive storytelling, solo journaling, and educational applications.Key points covered include:The book's approach to celebrating D&D from a scholarly yet accessible perspective
Surprising insights into the game's evolution, such as the progression of combat systems
D&D's influence on other media and how it has been influenced by culture in turn
The game's potential in education and fostering critical thinking
Speculative discussions on D&D's future, including the role of AI and emergence as a mainstream entertainment genreLinksWyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing
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Fifty Years of D&D: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262547604/fifty-years-of-idungeons-and-dragonsi/
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University of Utah’s Division of Games - https://games.utah.edu/
José Zagal Academic Profile - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=a4a3GTMAAAAJ&hl=en
Seeing Red: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy - https://bit.ly/3UIHvmb
Premeet Sidhu Academic Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WGI4GlUAAAAJ&hl=en
Premeet Sidhu Twitter: https://twitter.com/premeetsidhu 0:00 Introduction0:19 Wyrmworks Publishing Updates03:18 Interview with Premeet Sidhu and José Zagal06:12 "50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons" Book Overview10:41 Insights and Revelations15:58 D&D's Cultural Influence18:33 Future of D&D36:01 Upcoming Projects43:57 Patreon Showcase & ClosingManually captioned. Transcript available at our website.Please leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice!
Gaining Advantage
Tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons have inherent benefits, but what happens when people decide to level up their play by using the game to improve the lives of others? And how can YOU do the same with your game?
