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The goal of the book was not just to introduce D&D to women who may not have found it otherwise but to also help remove some of the stereotypes associated with roleplaying games and the people who play them. I am a girly girl and I really played that part up in an effort to show you don't have to be a certain type of person to enjoy a game like D&D. I really believe that if more women knew what was at the core of the game, they'd be inclined to give it a try. Its social, non-competitive, a great stress reliever on and off the playmat. I can't tell you how many times I magic missile someone on my way to work!
I also wanted to give the men who play D&D something to show their significant others as at least a way to explain this 'weird, weekly hobby' they've been engaging in for the last 20-some years.
What's next is I'm continuing to write a column for Dragon magazine called Confessions of a Full-Time Wizard. It's named in part for my job at Wizards and also for my new 4E character, Tabitha, a tiefling wizard. The editors wanted to see D&D from a different perspective. I'm still a relatively new player so there's going to be some of that wide-eyed discovery of 'look what my character can do!' but I'm really focusing on the social aspects like what it's like to have a new DM (scary!) or tailoring your New Year's resolutions to become a better player (share your snacks. Be on time.) Crunchy I'm not but if you like a little fluff with your morning coffee please check it out!
I'm protective of my friends and a lot of my friends are gamers. I'd love to break down every misconception out there. I think we're on our way but it's baby steps. One stereotype I think we should keep is 'nerd.' Nerds are very trendy. Everyone wants to be one. Personally, I would be honored to be considered a nerd.
I also wanted to give the men who play D&D something to show their significant others as at least a way to explain this 'weird, weekly hobby' they've been engaging in for the last 20-some years.
What's next is I'm continuing to write a column for Dragon magazine called Confessions of a Full-Time Wizard. It's named in part for my job at Wizards and also for my new 4E character, Tabitha, a tiefling wizard. The editors wanted to see D&D from a different perspective. I'm still a relatively new player so there's going to be some of that wide-eyed discovery of 'look what my character can do!' but I'm really focusing on the social aspects like what it's like to have a new DM (scary!) or tailoring your New Year's resolutions to become a better player (share your snacks. Be on time.) Crunchy I'm not but if you like a little fluff with your morning coffee please check it out!
I'm protective of my friends and a lot of my friends are gamers. I'd love to break down every misconception out there. I think we're on our way but it's baby steps. One stereotype I think we should keep is 'nerd.' Nerds are very trendy. Everyone wants to be one. Personally, I would be honored to be considered a nerd.
WomenGamers.Com would like to thank Shelly Mazzanoble for her time and inspiration.
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