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  1. #1
    JR Carter
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    strange question

    At 07:57 PM 7/9/98 -0400, you wrote:
    Hi,
    I was in the army from 83 to 88. And during basic training there is no
    time to play D & D. But during the other time I played practically
    everyday. Some times with officers. I'm not sure, but I don't think you can
    be dishonorably discharged for playing a game. At least I've never heard of
    such a thing.

  2. #2
    veryfastperson@juno.com
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    strange question

    Okay, this is going to be a really strange question, but i hope some will
    have some kind of answer for me :)

    I just graduated from high school this year, but unlike most of my
    friends, i am not going to college. Instead, i joined the U.S. army. the
    benefits were almost unbelieveable, and i know the struggles of middle
    class families that have 2 children in college. believe me, i know enough
    just from my sister going through her first two years. So i joined the
    army. no student loans and such for me. Now, you are probably wondering
    what this has to do in relation to TSR or birthright. well, i was
    wondering if anyone knew what the Army's take on RPG's were? I have heard
    the the army used to "dishonorably discharge" anyone found using a TSR
    based product, and any kinds of role-playing were looked down upon. I was
    curious if anyone had info regarding this (although i have asked my
    recuiter, he answered extrememly evasivly).

    Sorry for that strange question, but i would like to know what my chances
    are of continuing my love of TSR while in the army.

    Thanks,
    Erik

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  3. #3
    E Gray
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    strange question

    - -----Original Message-----
    From: Kariu
    To: 'birthright@MPGN.COM'
    Date: Thursday, July 09, 1998 9:48 PM
    Subject: RE: [BIRTHRIGHT] - strange question


    >I was in the Marine Corps.....RPG's are in.....

    >They won't and can't discharge you for playing them.


    *UNLESS* the playing of them is a violation of another kind,
    but then that could apply for drinking, poker, whatever, not
    just RPGs. But there's nothing specific against them..

  4. #4
    wooz
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    strange question

    I am a former Navy brat, and have many friends that are currently serving
    with the armed forces (including my little brother). As long as your gaming
    in NO WAY interferes with your duties, there seems to be no problems. I
    would recommend that you do not bring any of your stuff to boot camp tho.


    Wooz




    "quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"

    http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/3292/ wooz@rli-net.net

  5. #5
    Ed Stark
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    strange question

    At 07:57 PM 7/9/98 -0400, you wrote:
    >Okay, this is going to be a really strange question, but i hope some will
    >have some kind of answer for me :)
    >
    >I just graduated from high school this year, but unlike most of my
    >friends, i am not going to college. Instead, i joined the U.S. army. the
    >benefits were almost unbelieveable, and i know the struggles of middle
    >class families that have 2 children in college. believe me, i know enough
    >just from my sister going through her first two years. So i joined the
    >army. no student loans and such for me. Now, you are probably wondering
    >what this has to do in relation to TSR or birthright. well, i was
    >wondering if anyone knew what the Army's take on RPG's were? I have heard
    >the the army used to "dishonorably discharge" anyone found using a TSR
    >based product, and any kinds of role-playing were looked down upon. I was
    >curious if anyone had info regarding this (although i have asked my
    >recuiter, he answered extrememly evasivly).
    >
    >Sorry for that strange question, but i would like to know what my chances
    >are of continuing my love of TSR while in the army.
    >
    >Thanks,
    >Erik
    >
    Thanks for the strange question and I can safely say the statement about
    the Army discharging anyone for playing AD&D is complete rubbish. We have,
    in the past (and maybe currently), sold games directly TO the Army (PX
    stores, etc.) and individual servicemen and women frequent many mail order
    stores. Several friends of mine, in various branches of the armed forces
    (past or present) used to play RPGs, Magic, and other non-mass market games
    in their off-duty hours with great frequency. In fact, I believe the Magic
    team just ran an overseas Army tournament or something fairly recently. I
    don't have any facts on that specific game, but I remember it fairly clearly.


    Ed Stark
    Game Designer, Wizards of the Coast/TSR Division
    Asst. Brand Manager
    TSR Website: http://www.tsrinc.com
    also: http://www.tsr.com

  6. #6
    Clayton F. Hinton
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    strange question

    >Sorry for that strange question, but i would like to know what my chances
    >are of continuing my love of TSR while in the army.
    >
    From what I know, role-playing is not an uncommon pursuit in the army. You
    aught to be able to find a groups of gamers at your first "real" base.

    - -Clay

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