From BMX, MTV & Video Games To D&D: Growing Up Gen X with D&D: Art of Character D&D Podcast Ep15

Growing up Gen X meant resilience, independence, and finding your place in a world that was often harsher and less forgiving than today. We rode BMX bikes until the streetlights came on, lived through the first wave of cable TV, fed our imaginations with early video games, and found our soundtrack on MTV. In this video, I share my Gen X origin story and how that ethos shaped the way I discovered and embraced Dungeons & Dragons. From DIY problem-solving and unsupervised adventures to a culture of grit and creativity, I explore how the Gen X mindset defined the way we played D&D—turning it into more than just a game, but a way to tell stories, build character, and connect with our own community. Whether you lived through the same milestones or are curious about the roots of TTRPGs, this is where Gen X culture and the world’s greatest roleplaying game collide. #GenX #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #DnDHistory #OSR #TabletopGaming #GenXEthos #MTVGeneration #GenXNostalgia #BMX #VideoGames #TTRPG #CriticalRole #StrangerThings Hit that like button! Tell us what you like or dislike in the comments. Share with friends! Social https://discord.gg/AAxCv9jGWz Support the Channel Here https://www.patreon.com/c/ArtOfCharacter Merch Store http://space-rambler-productions-shop.fourthwall.com