Thunderfoot
Hero
I think its interesting that there are very few 'archetypes' of players in our little collective community. The following is a generalization to be sure, but just a odd bit of notation that jumps out at me.
D&D players obviously come from all walks of life and go on to do many things, but I noticed in the D&D 30th anniversary book that a majority if the 'famous' players fall into three distinct categories: Comedians(enns); Directors/producers/writers; Musicians. Obviously the Vin Diesel's and the super model (who's name escapes me at this moment) are the exceptions, but I find it odd that its the ones that are super creative or don't take themselves too seriously (or both) that still have their connection to D&D linked with their professional lives.
I'm sure there is a thesis paper out there for some up and coming sociologist/psychologist/psychiatrist. Sorry for derailment, just an observation.
BTW - I understand that now people will feel the urge to list off Nobel prize winners, leading scientists and their local grocer... please don't, my comments were directed at the 'fabulous' entertainment types. We all know that the scientific/computer communities are infested with our type as well as the Trekkie/Trekker, Comic book guy and the walking SciFi encyclopedias.
D&D players obviously come from all walks of life and go on to do many things, but I noticed in the D&D 30th anniversary book that a majority if the 'famous' players fall into three distinct categories: Comedians(enns); Directors/producers/writers; Musicians. Obviously the Vin Diesel's and the super model (who's name escapes me at this moment) are the exceptions, but I find it odd that its the ones that are super creative or don't take themselves too seriously (or both) that still have their connection to D&D linked with their professional lives.
I'm sure there is a thesis paper out there for some up and coming sociologist/psychologist/psychiatrist. Sorry for derailment, just an observation.
BTW - I understand that now people will feel the urge to list off Nobel prize winners, leading scientists and their local grocer... please don't, my comments were directed at the 'fabulous' entertainment types. We all know that the scientific/computer communities are infested with our type as well as the Trekkie/Trekker, Comic book guy and the walking SciFi encyclopedias.
