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I’ve found five years of D&D to have a similar, and persistent, effect. In the beginning I found it hard to relax and “yes and” what was going on. Fast forward

I’ve found five years of D&D to have a similar, and persistent, effect. In the beginning I found it hard to relax and “yes and” what was going on. Fast forward to now, I can be in character in front of random people without a hint of anxiety. It was a completely unexpected side-effect of playing, and I’ve also seen a general increase in creativity as well.

sklargh 5y ago
Came here thinking about how much my time as a B|X ref has helped me socially/professionally.
- wilihybrid 5y ago
  Want to tell what B and X stand for here apart from random consonants?
  - Slenth 5y ago
    A bit of googling suggest this might stand for Basic and Expert dungeons and dragons, after the Basic / Expert boxes the rules came in
  - ScarletEmerald 5y ago
    There have been a lot of versions and revisions of D&D over the years. Amongst players of the earlier (or "classic") versions of the game, 'B/X' stands for play based around the Basic Set edited by Tom Moldvay, and the Expert Set edited by "Zeb" Cook, both published in 1981. The 'B/X' edition of the game came after the "Holmes" boxed set,first published in 1977 and edited by J. Eric Holmes, and before the BECMI (Basic, Expert, Companion, Masters, Immortals) published in 1983 and later (and eventually compiled in the D&D Rules Cyclopedia published in the early '90s). They existed at the same time as Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, which had more, and more complex, rules.
    - hackernewds 4y ago
      That was a lot of words, to still skip saying Basic | Expert
      - formerkrogemp 4y ago
        I appreciated the ancient history lesson ;)
      - SgtBastard 4y ago
        > 'B/X' stands for play based around the Basic Set edited by Tom Moldvay, and the Expert Set edited by "Zeb" Cook, both published in 1981. Which part was difficult to grok?
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wheelerof4te 4y ago
When push comes to shove and I need to get stuff done, I turn into an arrogant and self gratifying Dunmer. Usually, I am just a calm and loving introvert.

sklargh 5y ago

Came here thinking about how much my time as a B|X ref has helped me socially/professionally.

wilihybrid 5y ago
Want to tell what B and X stand for here apart from random consonants?
- Slenth 5y ago
  A bit of googling suggest this might stand for Basic and Expert dungeons and dragons, after the Basic / Expert boxes the rules came in
- ScarletEmerald 5y ago
  There have been a lot of versions and revisions of D&D over the years. Amongst players of the earlier (or "classic") versions of the game, 'B/X' stands for play based around the Basic Set edited by Tom Moldvay, and the Expert Set edited by "Zeb" Cook, both published in 1981. The 'B/X' edition of the game came after the "Holmes" boxed set,first published in 1977 and edited by J. Eric Holmes, and before the BECMI (Basic, Expert, Companion, Masters, Immortals) published in 1983 and later (and eventually compiled in the D&D Rules Cyclopedia published in the early '90s). They existed at the same time as Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, which had more, and more complex, rules.
  - hackernewds 4y ago
    That was a lot of words, to still skip saying Basic | Expert
    - formerkrogemp 4y ago
      I appreciated the ancient history lesson ;)
    - SgtBastard 4y ago
      > 'B/X' stands for play based around the Basic Set edited by Tom Moldvay, and the Expert Set edited by "Zeb" Cook, both published in 1981. Which part was difficult to grok?
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wheelerof4te 4y ago

When push comes to shove and I need to get stuff done, I turn into an arrogant and self gratifying Dunmer. Usually, I am just a calm and loving introvert.