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'''''Dungeons and Dragons''''' (abbreviated as '''''D&D''''' or '''''DnD''''') is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) currently published by [[wikipedia:Wizards of the Coast|Wizards of the Coast]], and is referenced at times by [[Hiro]].


''Kensei'' is the name of the [[Takezo_Kensei|Samurai swordmaster]] that [[Hiro]] admires, and the name ''Kensei'' is also used to denote a [[wikipedia:Kensei|special character class]] in ''Dungeons & Dragons''. The literal translation of ''kensei'' is ''sword saint''.
'''''Dungeons and Dragons''''' (abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) currently published by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizards_of_the_Coast/ Wizards of the Coast], and is referenced at times by [[Hiro]].

'Kensei' Is the name of the [[Takezo_Kensei|Samurai swordmaster]] that [[Hiro]] admires, and the name 'Kensei' is also used to denote a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensei/ special Character Class] in Dungeons and Dragons. The literal translation of "kensei" is "sword saint".


==References==
==References==
*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/11/post.php/ Hiro's Blog 1767.5], speaking of the [[sword]], Hiro writes: "<i>I wonder if it's magical. +4 to dexterity?</i>"


*Hiro lists [[Future Hiro]]'s ''D&D'' stats as being:
*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/11/post.php/ Hiro's Blog 1767.5], Speaking of the Sword, Hiro writes: <i>"I wonder if it's magical. +4 to dexterity?"</i>

*Hiro lists [[Future Hiro]]'s D&D stats as being:
:Hiro (Future)
:Hiro (Future)
:STR: 14 (I'm going to have to work out more to get this)
:STR: 14 (I'm going to have to work out more to get this)
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:AC: -1 (I would think that I would be wearing lighter gear, but get AC
:AC: -1 (I would think that I would be wearing lighter gear, but get AC
:dexterity bonus)
:dexterity bonus)
:Class: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensei/ Kensei]
:Class: [[wikipedia:Kensei|Kensei]]


*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/let_it_ride.php/ Hiro's Blog 1758.5], Hiro utilizes D&D jargon by saying, <i>"It does seem that I need to level up my skills more, but how do I level up? Do I need more MP? Raise my Job Skill? How do I get XP?"</i> and <i>I can't really fight. No weapons. My current spells would be Quick, Return, and Teleport.</i>
*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/let_it_ride.php/ Hiro's Blog 1758.5], Hiro utilizes ''D&D'' jargon by saying, "<i>It does seem that I need to level up my skills more, but how do I level up? Do I need more MP? Raise my Job Skill? How do I get XP?</i>" and "<i>I can't really fight. No weapons. My current spells would be Quick, Return, and Teleport.</i>"


*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/hi_again.php/ Hiro's Blog 1759.3], [[Hiro]] says, <i>"Hiro crits potato chip bag for 182 damage."</i>
*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/hi_again.php/ Hiro's Blog 1759.3], [[Hiro]] says, "<i>Hiro crits potato chip bag for 182 damage.</i>"


*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/andokun.php/ Hiro's Blog 1759.6], [[Hiro]] says, <i>"Hiro hits Ando-kun for 53 damage. 19 blocked."</i>
*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/andokun.php/ Hiro's Blog 1759.6], [[Hiro]] says, "<i>Hiro hits [[Ando|Ando-kun]] for 53 damage. 19 blocked.</i>"


*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/mudslide.php/ Hiro's Blog 1764.3], [[Hiro]] says, <i>"He might be our Dungeon Master and hence we're not allowed to talk to him."</i>
*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/mudslide.php/ Hiro's Blog 1764.3], [[Hiro]] says, "<i>He might be our Dungeon Master and hence we're not allowed to talk to him.</i>"


*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2007/01/destiny_called.php/ Hiro's Blog 1774.2], [[Hiro]] says, <i>"I've always thought that Dungeon Masters were short with long gray hair and beards wearing a red robe.</i> and <i>"Probably doesn't have a +4 dexterity modifier. The way Mr. Isaku drew it though, it seemed like a two handed katana."</i>
*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2007/01/destiny_called.php/ Hiro's Blog 1774.2], [[Hiro]] says, "<i>I've always thought that Dungeon Masters were short with long gray hair and beards wearing a red robe.</i>" and "<i>Probably doesn't have a +4 dexterity modifier. The way [[Isaac|Mr. Isaku]] drew it though, it seemed like a two handed [[katana]]."</i>


*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2007/01/the_sword.php/ Hiro's Blog 1776.8], [[Hiro]] says, <i>"I tried using my powers but it didn't work quite the way I expected. Instead of Stop, I casted Haste. Better than nothing, I suppose. Will I ever become a master Red Mage? Will I ever learn Meteor?"</i>
*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2007/01/the_sword.php/ Hiro's Blog 1776.8], [[Hiro]] says, "<i>I tried using my powers but it didn't work quite the way I expected. Instead of Stop, I casted Haste. Better than nothing, I suppose. Will I ever become a master Red Mage? Will I ever learn Meteor?</i>"


==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/welcome Dungeons and Dragons] Official Site by Wizards of the Coast
* ''[http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/welcome Dungeons & Dragons]'' &mdash; Official Site by Wizards of the Coast
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_and_dragons Dungeons and Dragons], the ''Dungeons and Dragons'' wiki project
* ''[[wikipedia:Dungeons & dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]'' on Wikipedia

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Revision as of 02:37, 1 February 2007

Role-playing games
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"Role-playing games" on Wikipedia

Dungeons and Dragons (abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) currently published by Wizards of the Coast, and is referenced at times by Hiro.

Kensei is the name of the Samurai swordmaster that Hiro admires, and the name Kensei is also used to denote a special character class in Dungeons & Dragons. The literal translation of kensei is sword saint.

References

Hiro (Future)
STR: 14 (I'm going to have to work out more to get this)
DEX: 18 (with +4 modifier) (ditto as above)
CON: 12
INT: 18 (I can use magic)
WIS: 17 (I survive till the future so I have to be wise (^o^))
CHA: 15
Race: Human (Japanese)
Alignment: Lawful Good
AC: -1 (I would think that I would be wearing lighter gear, but get AC
dexterity bonus)
Class: Kensei
  • In Hiro's Blog 1758.5, Hiro utilizes D&D jargon by saying, "It does seem that I need to level up my skills more, but how do I level up? Do I need more MP? Raise my Job Skill? How do I get XP?" and "I can't really fight. No weapons. My current spells would be Quick, Return, and Teleport."
  • In Hiro's Blog 1764.3, Hiro says, "He might be our Dungeon Master and hence we're not allowed to talk to him."
  • In Hiro's Blog 1774.2, Hiro says, "I've always thought that Dungeon Masters were short with long gray hair and beards wearing a red robe." and "Probably doesn't have a +4 dexterity modifier. The way Mr. Isaku drew it though, it seemed like a two handed katana."
  • In Hiro's Blog 1776.8, Hiro says, "I tried using my powers but it didn't work quite the way I expected. Instead of Stop, I casted Haste. Better than nothing, I suppose. Will I ever become a master Red Mage? Will I ever learn Meteor?"

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