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<blockquote data-quote="IronWolf" data-source="post: 1986333" data-attributes="member: 21076">Well the dictionary (Merriam-Webster) says this for the definition of escapism:Main Entry: es·cap·ismPronunciation: is-'kA-&quot;pi-z&amp;mFunction: noun: habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routineI would think D&amp;D classifies as imaginative activity, entering a world of dragons and great heroes for several hours each week.&nbsp; I myself think escapism is certainly healthy.&nbsp; For that matter someone that plays golf for 6 hours on the weekend is escaping the pressures of everyday life for those 6 hours a week too, just to play golf instead of killing dragons.I think escapism can have a negative tone if one is using it to avoid everyday issues on a regular basis, preferring to enter the imaginary world of D&amp;D and avoiding making decisions in life.&nbsp; I think that is an extreme case, but it probably happens.Just my random thoughts before I head out this morning....</blockquote>

[QUOTE="IronWolf, post: 1986333, member: 21076"] Well the dictionary (Merriam-Webster) says this for the definition of escapism: Main Entry: es·cap·ism Pronunciation: is-'kA-"pi-z&m Function: noun : habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine I would think D&D classifies as imaginative activity, entering a world of dragons and great heroes for several hours each week. I myself think escapism is certainly healthy. For that matter someone that plays golf for 6 hours on the weekend is escaping the pressures of everyday life for those 6 hours a week too, just to play golf instead of killing dragons. I think escapism can have a negative tone if one is using it to avoid everyday issues on a regular basis, preferring to enter the imaginary world of D&D and avoiding making decisions in life. I think that is an extreme case, but it probably happens. Just my random thoughts before I head out this morning.... [/QUOTE]

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