Parents and rpgs. uh-oh.

[blackbelt2]

I've got it!A regular D&D used to RP lord of the rings!If my parents will give it a try I might get somewhere.Then again theres the thing about "No more rpg talk whatsoever!"

 

[blackbelt2]

I've got it!A regular D&D used to RP lord of the rings! If my parents will give it a try I might get somewhere.Then again theres the thing about "No more rpg talk whatsoever!"

 

[Kelly]

steam tunnles? what was that?

Some wacko played D&D 'for real' at some college.

 

[seebs]

steam tunnles? what was that?

The steam tunnels are an urban legend about this kid who supposedly went psycho and killed fellow gamers. It didn't actually happen; the police reports are fascinating, and more than a little disturbing. Basically, there's a crazy lady who made this up rather than accept her son's problems. Apparently, this guy's dad went to the college where it "happened". You'd think he'd have heard the real story, but I guess the hysteria won out.

 

[seebs]

Some wacko played D&D 'for real' at some college.

Except he didn't. If memory serves, the "missing kid" showed up drugged out at a friend's house a week later.

 

[Kelly]

Yeah, I wasn't sure if it was urban legend or not, didn't matter to me. I would wager that more people have died over checkers than D&D

 

[Christiangamer]

lol....awesome.

 

[OceanAngel]

Actually I'd wager Monopoly over D&D and checkers

Now thats a game where people turn violent....

 

[MediocrityInAction]

As an interesting point, someone raised the alleged Roleplaying=>suicide link earlier in the thread. That is actually true......to a point. You see, the figures used to attempt to prove the link are accurate, but are badly misrepresented. Yes, the number of teenagers who play roleplaying games and suicide is above the American national average for suicides in the population as a whole, but what is intentionally ommitted is this: The rate of suicides among roleplaying teens is exactly that of teens as a whole. It is just that teens are more likely as an age-group to commit suicide as a whole, regardless of D&D.

 

[eRev]

I want to start doing rpgs like D&D but my parents read all the stories about them and think they're evil or that I will get sucked into it.I have read all about how they are harmless but parents won't change they're minds

I am a parent, and a Pastor ... doowd, I love rpg's. My kids bought me another for Christmas last month. I read several good suggestions from others in this thread there is one thing I would add. It will take time to help your parents come to a place where they stop making emotional kneejerk reactions and start making intelligent informed decisions. You can help them grow in this way by giving them space. Don't respond over emotionally to their concerns, and lead them to other adults (in person or written) who offer balance opinions on the subject matter (some were mentioned in earlier posts).

BTW, Lord of the Rings is an AWESOME game.

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Yes. D&D was a big deal back in the 80s. I marvel at the campaign of lies and mistruth that went into badmouthing that game. So that's what you're up against.
Meanwhile, your parents do mean well, but try to see it from their end and what they've had thrown at them.

Another game that's fun is Star Wars. When we would get tired of D&D we'd play that and it's a blast.

Good luck with your parental diplomacy skills.

 

[cartridge]

Tell them to have a go at the Diskworld game.

 

[glitch]

Sorry i've not replied to the posts but I had blackbelt test and all sorts of stuff to do but i'm back now and I think that if I can prove with facts that rpgs aren't so bad my mom says that my dad might let me try this one that i've really wanted to try called Legends&Lairs.I may finaly be an rpg player.

 

[glitch]

Whoops I forgot i was using my brother's log on.