Why rules don't matter in D&D

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of having fun over strictly adhering to D&D rules.

We have a confession. We don't actually remember all the rules in D&D. In all honesty, we also have some rules that we think are rules and really just aren't. Rules don't matter when you're having fun right? Check out our socials!Instagram ---- https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetavernwallTikTok ---- https://www.tiktok.com/beyondthetavernwallYoutube ---- https://www.youtube.com/beyondthetavernwall

Topics covered

• Dungeons and Dragons
• game rules
• fun in gaming
• role-playing games
• social gaming

Keywords

• D&D
• rules
• gaming
• fun
• role-playing
• hobbies
• leisure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fabled Entertainment

Books & works: D&D

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