Author: Alyssa Visscher

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Alyssa Visscher

New to the ttrpg scene, Alyssa frequently rambles on twitter about D&D, providing a fresh, newbie perspective to conversations. She especially enjoys analyzing its overall structure from a newbie perspective, bringing larger concepts to small, bite-sized pieces. She's a parent of four, neurodivergent, and is absolutely terrible at small talk.

Dora The Explorer: Travel And Exploration In D&D

Posted by Alyssa Visscher | Aug 2, 2021 | General

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