I freaking love playing Dungeons & Dragons. The first game I played in was about four years ago at a friend’s house, and while that only lasted for a few sessions, it definitely ignited a fiery passion that continues to this day. Being able to roleplay a strong, powerful adventurer and explore fantasy worlds really harks back to my childhood where I’d spend hours getting lost in fantasy novels by authors like Tamora Pierce and Eva Ibbotson. Essentially you get to collaborate with your friends to create your own story – like a living Choose Your Own Adventure book!
I’ve played in a variety of groups and circumstances, and currently play regularly in two games. One campaign has been going fortnightly for a couple of years, while the other campaign runs when we can and I’ve been a part of for around a year.
While there are parts of Dungeons & Dragons I struggle with (for example, improv still gives me a serious case of the sweaty palms and I can freeze up from time to time), I’ve definitely reached a point where I feel way more confident. It’s also involved trial and error finding out what works for me as an autistic player as well.
So, in the interest of sharing the D&D love, I thought I’d put together a post outlining what’s worked to improve my experience of slaying dragons on the spectrum.
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