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'Dungeons & Dragons' is having a resurgence

In <em>Dungeons & Dragons, </em>races like orcs and the dark-skinned underground elves known as drow will no longer be inherently evil.
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In 'Dungeons & Dragons,' races like orcs and the dark-skinned underground elves known as drow will no longer be inherently evil.

The popularity of role-player games, or RPGs, spans across multiple backgrounds and generations of gamers, but none has amassed the cult following as Dungeons & Dragons since its introduction in 1974. But its rise to popularity has not come without controversy, from claims of seducing players to Satanism to racist characters.

On Cincinnati Edition, we explore the origins of the game, how it amassed millions of players amid controversy, and its resurgence in pop culture.

Guests:

  • Josh Courtney and Adrianne Porciello, co-owners of Cerberus Den
  • TT Stern-Enzi, film critic, artistic director of the Over-the-Rhine Film Festival

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