Oh my
And here I was expecting to blend in with the background, then occasionally dip into threads for dazzling and insightful commentary that bursts into epiphanies of d20s. Failing that, I'd at least opt for cheap jokes.
I've been playing D&D since the original, and have been dipping in and out of editions for the last thirty-odd years. These days, I have little time to play, although I'm looking forward to 4th edition as an opportunity to introduce newer friends to the game. When not playing, I'm an academic (religious studies), doing the usual early-career bounce from position to position in the hopes of a tenure-track job.
Oh, and I used to write articles for Dragon, back when 3e was the new and shiny thing. So, hello, all.