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Reflections on classic D&D from someone who definitely wasn't there.

Monday, February 13, 2012

"D&D Next" officially fails.

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Will Mistretta: Will Mistretta is a old school (A)D&D enthusiast from Washington. Born in 1978, he also enjoys video gaming, weird folklore, and tacky antiques.

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