If you've never played Dungeons & Dragons before, the whole thing can sound a little intimidating. Dice with too many sides. Made-up languages. Someone at the head of the table doing dramatic voices. But here's the thing - once you actually sit down at a D&D table, something kind of incredible happens. People connect. Genuinely, naturally, and without anyone having to force it. And for some autistic people, that's kind of a big deal. So, What Actually Is D&D? Dungeons & Drago

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