Students will become more familiar with the rules of Dungeons & Dragons, exercise their basic math skills, and practice interpersonal skills, logic and problem-solving, and theatrical improv. 

I'm offering this class because I love the game of D&D and the effect it's had on my life. I'm an avid player and DM of the game (I play in three games and run four regular campaigns), and I continue to be delighted by what happens once the character sheets and dice come out. My friendships have gotten deeper, I've become a more confident and creative person, and I get to be awesome at least once a week (which is great for self-image). 

I've introduced dozens of people to the game through regular beginner one-shots I ran bi-weekly at a local game cafe, so I am daunted neither by the complexity of the game nor by off-the-wall questions. I've probably heard it all before. 

We use Shmeppy.com for maps and if players have a DNDBeyond account there is an (optional) campaign they can join. Players may find the Players Handbook useful and are welcome to use additional expansion material, but they can also participate fully using the free rules found at https://dnd.wizards.com/what-is-dnd/basic-rules .