Why thousands are paying to watch people play Dungeons & Dragons live
The growing world of "actual play" is taking tabletop role-playing games from living rooms and online streaming to sold-out theatres. Performers and scholars say its appeal lies in the unpredictability and intimacy of seeing characters and storytelling take shape in real time while prioritizing identity and community.
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