Can Dungeons & Dragons Make You A Confident & Successful Person? | Idea Channel | PBS

There are some deeply ingrained stereotypes about Dungeons & Dragons, and those stereotypes usually begin and end with people shouting "NERD!!!" But the reality of the D&D universe is a whole lot more complex. Rather than being an escape from reality, D&D is actually a way to enhance some important real life skillz! It's a chance to learn problem solving, visualization, interaction, organization, people management... the list could go on and on. Plus, there are some very famous non-nerds who have declared an affinity for D&D, so best stop criticizing and join in if you want to be a successful at the game of life.

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Assets Used:
Community - Dungeons and Dragons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE6kLe...
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Dungeons and Dragons Cartoon Intro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JjhQ1...
Freaks and Geeks - Carlos the Dwarf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJAGxA...
Big Bang Theory - Dungeons and Dragons
http://youtu.be/i2KxbLvJrLw
Dungeons and Dragons and Bitches
http://vimeo.com/39114507
Matthew Lillard Plays Dungeons and Dragons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrA8yG...
Zero Charisma Teaser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp_Oip...
soldiers playing dungeons and dragons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCnLzl...

MUSIC:
Doctor Who Theme Tune 2005-2007 By Murray Gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CYDge...
Roglok:
http://vimeo.com/musicstore/track/21166
Level 5: Room for the Homeless
http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a10132...
Clockwork - Titan (geometry remix)
http://soundcloud.com/wompworthy/cloc...

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  Education

[ThatAlien]

Thank you for that TBBT scolding. Thank you so very much.

[Josh Bryant]

A basketball player plays D&D? IN YO FACE ANNOYING MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETES!

Ahem. If you'll excuse me I have some goblins to Curse. I am a Warlock after all.

[paintsgoblins]

I learned a ton about politics, negotiation and botany. It also helps me practice math and social skills. Quick decision making is the most prominent part of the game.

[Leif-Axel Berg]

But I love being halfling rouge me!!!!!

[Gage Bohnet]

He's not saying it's bad, he's saying most people assume athletic people don't play it or can't play it, and those people are wrong.

[Juce734]

I am big into sports but absolutely love RPGs as well. I play Pathfinder, Palladium Fantasy, Rifts, Heroes Unlimited, and Dungeons and Dragons.

[detectivekid100]

What's wrong with an athlete playing D&D?

Seriously,i'm confused.

It's not like when you once played D&D you can't play soccer or socialize any more.

[TheChristianMystic]

Beware of the smiling Dungeon Master!

[SGDrdszG]

roll20.net is a great platform for internet role-play.

[TheBigDave880]

You were the president of your thespian troupe? I would have never guessed!

[Ryan Cove]

If you keep talking, you can convince the GM of ANYTHING!