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D & D departs from traditional wargaming and assigns each player a specific character to play instead of a military formation.

These characters embark upon imaginary adventures within a fantasy setting.

A Dungeon Master serves as the game's referee and storyteller, while also maintaining the setting in which the adventures occur and playing the role of the inhabitants.

The characters form a party that interacts with the setting's inhabitants ( and each other ).

Together they solve dilemmas, engage in battles and gather treasure and knowledge.

In the process the characters earn experience points to become increasingly powerful over a series of sessions.