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Summary

Dungeons and Dragons, released in 1974, is considered the father of modern role playing games and is still one of the most popular and widely played games of its class. The game in all its incarnations is the main topic of conversation in the Usenet group rec.games.frp.dnd, where players gather to discuss game rules, characters, strategy, products, monsters, weapons, spells, play, etc. This lively newsgroup encourages newcomers to visit its FAQ at http://users.rcn.com/aardy/faq/rgfdfaq.html where you'll find a review of general netiquette, as well as details specific to the newsgroup itself, the history and rules of the game, the game's philosophy, outsider opinions of the game, and other information helpful to new users. Load up the group in your news reader and you'll find threads about different feats and their advantages and disadvantages, speculation as to when the next version of the game will come out, useful play hints from experienced players, and more.