Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role playing game that centers imagination, improvisation, imperfection, and epic heroism.
Germantown Natural 20 offers a chance for young people to play Dungeons and Dragons in-person, on a consistent basis, in a facilitated social setting.
Why D&D?
Opportunity to get off of screens-
I will never shame someone for using devices or screens, but I do see a lack of in-person interaction in young people today and see this as a great opportunity to find joy and fun in real-world interactions and reactions.
Developing patience-
It is a game of waiting for your turn. We will help develop the skill of waiting for our players at the table.
Practice socializing-
Practice interactions with others without the real-world implications. Whether interacting with each other, or with a character that the GM plays, the player will see reactions and results of their behavior in the imaginary world without experiencing real-world shame.
So much fun-
It is seriously the best game ever.
Learn to fail-
You can do almost anything you can dream of in this game, but the outcome is determined by a roll of the dice, and there are so many rolls of the dice.
Practice sharing the spotlight-
You can’t win the game alone, sometimes you will be the hero, and sometimes it will be the person across the table.
Nice things that people have said about gtownnat20
"John has this amazing ability to create and nurture wonder wherever he goes and in whatever he does. We have had the joy of seeing this in action with our two young people for the past 7 years. Whether it is imagining and building a spaceship out of pvc and duct tape, an indoor tree house out of repurposed wood or crafting engrossing narratives as a dungeon master, John embodies wonder, and story, myth and narrative...and he invites young people on that journey with him
My young person has had John as a DM for numerous campaigns over the past year. John creates magical worlds that invite creativity, collaboration and exploration. I've watched my young person grow in so many ways as a result of DnD with John and look forward to many more campaigns!” - Bryan
"I had been wanting to play D&D again after many years of not playing and have a group of friends who had never played before. For my birthday, John set up a campaign that was perfect for an afternoon adventure with my friends. With a mix of an easy going manner and kind, clear guidance and instruction, we made our way together with laughs, mystery, suspense, and surprise, to ultimately completing our quest. It was a blast, and now my friends want to keep playing, thanks to John's creativity, playfulness, and willingness to show us all the ropes. 10/10!"
-Alex