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Dungeons & Dragons and IT

Posted by samzenpus on from the expedition-to-the-barrier-peaks dept.

boyko.at.netqos writes "An editorial in Network Performance Daily tries to take a (1d6) stab at explaining why geeky engineering types are also typically the types that enjoy a rousing game of D&D. From the article "The greatest barrier to creativity is a lack of boundaries. Counter-intuitive — almost zen-like — but we've found it to be true. This is why people play Dungeons & Dragons (and similar games), and why network engineers often spend time putting out fires when they could be improving the network."

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  1. Oh give me a break by realmolo · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Attention all D&D players who think that they are better than the rest of us:

    You're not. D&D is *stupid*. It's the world's most anti-social social activity. Get a gym membership. Get a girlfriend. Get a hobby that doesn't involve playing fucking PRETEND. You're an adult for Christ's sake.

    1. Re:Oh give me a break by shaitand · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      Feats, damn third edition panzy. Oh wait, they tried hiding the third edition thing about third edition and just started calling it AD&D again.

      First edition AD&D is what the real men play.

  2. Hmm.... by winkydink · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    The greatest barrier to creativity is a lack of boundaries. Counter-intuitive - almost zen-like - but we've found it to be true.

    And this is why people play Dungeons & Dragons (and similar games), and why network engineers often spend time putting out fires when they could be improving the network.

    I wonder of these are the same folk who post on /. about how their bosses are total jerks who don't understand them and recognize their accomplishments?

    Hint: Your boss cares more about making things better.

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