Dungeons & Dragons is an icon, a foundation from which so many video game developers, writers, film-makers and artists have built upon. Every child loves to daydream, but D&D gave me the tools to dream bigger. In the 80’s I read my Dungeon Master Guide, Monster Manual, and Tome of Magic over and over again, imagining worlds that could only exist in my mind. So, finding myself at the Wizards of the Coast headquarters in Renton, WA where D&D is developed felt like, in many ways going home again. D&D has been the gateway drug for so many artists that it was difficult not feeling like I was on hallowed ground. I spoke with Nathan Stewart (D&D Brand Director), Chris Perkins (Principal Story Designer) and Mike Mearls (Head of D&D Development) about why D&D is now seeing a resurgence in this part 1 of my interview.

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