strange question

[JR Carter]

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.

[veryfastperson@juno.com]

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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[E Gray]

- -----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..

[wooz]

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

[Ed Stark]

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

[Clayton F. Hinton]

>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