10 Business Lessons I Learned From Playing D&D

Esther Schindler writes "Those hours you spent rolling dice in your youth weren't wasted according to my 10 Business Lessons I Learned from Playing Dungeons & Dragons. Playing fantasy role playing games did more than teach the rules of combat or proper behavior in a dragon's lair. D&D can instruct you in several skills that can help your career. Such as: 'One spell, used well, can be more powerful than an entire book full of spells' and 'It's better to out-smart an orc than to fight one.'" What other wisdom have you gained from your time sequestered with various RPGs?

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History of TSR hobbies

[sesshomaru]

Actually, probably the best place to get real useful business information for D&D is from the History of D&D, specifically, the History of TSR hobbies.

Here's a good starting point. It's a sad and horrifying tale of corporate intrigue that led to business failure.