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<blockquote data-quote="Sykopup" data-source="post: 3014287" data-attributes="member: 42550">I've been playing D&amp;D since the early 80s (back when it was really evil), and the parents of my group complained that shouldn't be wasting our money on this &quot;devil junk&quot;. I countered with &quot;OK, I'll just waste my money on drugs and booze.&quot; After being told that was stupid, I brought up the point that when we were playing D&amp;D, they knew where we were and what we were doing. We won the arguement. Since then, I have taught every Sunday School class there is at church, served a couple of terms as Sunday School superintendent, and even sung in a gospel group.Recently, the topic came up again and I brought up the fact that several ministers play the game. I also mentioned that a group of soldiers currently serving in harm's way play D&amp;D as a way to relieve the stress from their daily job. There were nearly 30 players, as well as several onlookers (including several officers who thought it was a great way for the troops to wind down). A friend who plays whenever real life doesn't interfere had his wife question our gathering, so he brought up the creativity that comes from our sessions. After explaining (briefly) what the game is about, she agreed to allow him an allowance for new RPG books; she's even sought advice about what books to buy him as gifts.My advice is to always remain calm when giving your opinion about your hobby, and ask your accusers how you turned out.That might exceed my two-cents worth.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Sykopup, post: 3014287, member: 42550"] I've been playing D&D since the early 80s (back when it was really evil), and the parents of my group complained that shouldn't be wasting our money on this "devil junk". I countered with "OK, I'll just waste my money on drugs and booze." After being told that was stupid, I brought up the point that when we were playing D&D, they knew where we were and what we were doing. We won the arguement. Since then, I have taught every Sunday School class there is at church, served a couple of terms as Sunday School superintendent, and even sung in a gospel group. Recently, the topic came up again and I brought up the fact that several ministers play the game. I also mentioned that a group of soldiers currently serving in harm's way play D&D as a way to relieve the stress from their daily job. There were nearly 30 players, as well as several onlookers (including several officers who thought it was a great way for the troops to wind down). A friend who plays whenever real life doesn't interfere had his wife question our gathering, so he brought up the creativity that comes from our sessions. After explaining (briefly) what the game is about, she agreed to allow him an allowance for new RPG books; she's even sought advice about what books to buy him as gifts. My advice is to always remain calm when giving your opinion about your hobby, and ask your accusers how you turned out. That might exceed my two-cents worth. [/QUOTE]

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