Terry Johnson
12/3/2023
SNHU HUM-100
6-1 Short Answers
Not just a Game.
As a member of the nerd community, I deeply appreciate the contributions of
Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, the creators of Dungeons and Dragons and the fathers of
Tabletop Gaming. Over the years, this style of gameplay has faced its share of criticisms, from
being labeled as a cult that worships Satan to being recognized as a community of friends who
gather to tell stories and have fun. What started as a war-based game called Chainmail has now
become a cultural phenomenon, influencing creators in art, social culture, and literature.
Dungeons and Dragons is a 20th-century work that prompts important questions about
community, acceptance, and the freedom to be who you want to be without judgment.
It's incredible how one game can lead to another and ultimately shape the entire
world of gaming. This game faced opposition when it first emerged, with many religious people
condemning it as un-Christian. However, despite the initial backlash, the game persisted and
those who played it went on to become the creators of video games and writers of stories that we
enjoy today. It's even had an impact on TV and movies, with many actors using it to hone their
craft.
If you look among books, TV shows, movies, art, and games, you will find a vast
array of inspirations. If you were to ask authors, actors, artists, and developers what has
influenced them the most in their careers, you would get a variety of answers. However, I can bet
