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Laura's avatar

I love the idea of never being too old to try something new! This is a wonderful reminder that is usually only our fears that keep us from stepping outside the box. Nice story!

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Thank you, dear friend!

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Barb's avatar

Great story overlapping your life with D & D. Strategizing and creativity are great qualities for all ages, keeping our brains and hearts engaged.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Thanks, Barb. And absolutely!

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Jason McBride's avatar

I love this! RPGs can be fun for anyone at any age

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

They can. It took me way too long to start paying. But I'm playing now!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Well done Nichola/Dascha. 🙂

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Connie Earhart's avatar

What a great story and adventure 🤸‍♂️

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Thanks, Connie!

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Justin Deming's avatar

I loved this story, Dascha. It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be!

I had only played D&D a couple of times prior to this year, but I’ve always enjoyed fantasy literature and playing RPGs on gaming consoles. I took on the role of D&D club advisor at my school, and the kids have been having a blast with it. We have around 3-4 campaigns going at the moment!

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

That's awesome, Justin! It's such a fun game and it encourages creativity and strategic thinking, not to mention team work! Oh, and reading, as people work through the tomes of D&D material.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Haha all true. Thanks! Yes, there is a lot to learn and there’s a ton of reading, but it’s totally worth it.

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Kim Smyth's avatar

Wow! You’re so brave! I would never consider an RPG, although I do remember others playing D&D in-person, when I was a teen. However, the thought of doing something like that at 61 is kind of intriguing 😉

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Hey, I started at 63. Why not? I don't want to ever give up having new experiences. 🙂

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