Dungeons & Dragons Interview
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David Ewalt: What's the best thing new players can learn by playing D&D?
Shelly Mazzanoble: I remember taking this psychology class in college and learning that you should watch how people are with waiters and in traffic because that is a good indication of their (human shadow) the part of ourselves we try to hide from everyone. I think D&D is probably the best telltale for that. I've made some of the best friendships of my life because of the relationships my character had in the dungeon. For instance, my fragile elf sorceress was about to take some serious damage enough to knock her unconscious but our party's paladin stepped in and decided to redirect the damage and take it himself. I was totally shocked someone would do that for me. Turns out, he's someone who would probably do that for you in real life. We're such good friends now that he officiated my wedding.
Long story short be very, very kind to your friends. You never know when you might need a healing potion or a buff to your skill check. Conversely, you will see who your true friends really are by who offers that potion and buff!
