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'''Dungeons and Dragons''' or D&D is a tabletop [[roleplaying]] game based on a |
'''Dungeons and Dragons''' or '''D&D''' is a tabletop [[roleplaying]] game based on a fantastical psuedo-[[European]] setting. |
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It is often a source of much confusion for young or new students to history as it applies non-historical or outdated terms to |
It is often a source of much confusion for young or new students to history as it applies non-historical or outdated terms to [[weapon|weapons]] and [[armour]] of the [[medieval]] period as well as providing out-right wrong information, e.g. the current version shows a picture of a curved [[blade|bladed]] [[sword]] and labels it a [[rapier]]. |
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Some "DNDisms" that may be commonly heard are: |
Some "DNDisms" that may be commonly heard are: |
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*Longsword for |
*"[[Longsword]]" for [[arming sword]] |
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*Platemail for plate harness |
*"Platemail" for [[plate]] [[harness]] |
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*Chainmail for [[maille|mail]] |
*"Chainmail" for [[maille|mail]] |
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Any reference to a 'plus (numeral) sword' is a reference to this game. |
Any reference to a 'plus (numeral) [[sword]]' is a reference to this game. |
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 19 June 2006
Dungeons and Dragons or D&D is a tabletop roleplaying game based on a fantastical psuedo-European setting.
It is often a source of much confusion for young or new students to history as it applies non-historical or outdated terms to weapons and armour of the medieval period as well as providing out-right wrong information, e.g. the current version shows a picture of a curved bladed sword and labels it a rapier.
Some "DNDisms" that may be commonly heard are:
- "Longsword" for arming sword
- "Platemail" for plate harness
- "Chainmail" for mail
Any reference to a 'plus (numeral) sword' is a reference to this game.
