I had the privilege of contributing to Mr. Welch’s Happy 50th Birthday D&D from 50 D&D Channels. My contribution presented below, focused on my discovery of Dungeons & Dragons through the original Basic Set, and my introduction of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons by a friend in middle school. This fantasy tabletop role-playing game has kept me in contact with childhood friends and my children who are now adults. Enjoy my contribution below, and check out Mr. Welch’s original compilation. It’s worth your time.