It. New York: Scribner, August 2013. ISBN: 978-1-4516-4050-2
You do not have to have been a nerd, geek, played D &D, read Conan the Barbarian, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, or other sword and sorcery books to appreciate Of Dice and Men. But it does help with the jokes. David Ewalt takes the reader on an enjoyable, whirlwind tour of Dungeons and Dragons from the beginning in 1974 to the introduction of the newest rule set in 2012. Along the way, he introduces you to all the major personalities in the evolution of the role-playing system. This is a book of how a concept became a phenomenon that swept the country and the world before the age of the Internet while showing how it had changed to fit the times.
Like Man of War and Leaving Mundania, David Ewalt mixes his personal involvement with D & D into the history and stories using excerpts of his gaming sessions to introduce chapters and clarify concepts. He is not afraid to discuss problems the D & D may cause in a life, but he also illustrates how it can help. The book reminded this reviewer of the fun times he had with D & D in college and brought back many memories.
Highly recommended for readers interested in brand creation, company histories, gaming history, and role-playing.
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