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Daily Star Trek Quotes: November 18-24

Watching more and more people move over to BlueSky.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the @STrekQuotes Bluesky account for the week of November 18th through November 24th. Note: Because Twitter/X will use posts to train AI, we will no longer be posting on that platform. This is out of respect for the owners of Star Trek.

November 18
Star Trek Generations premiered on this date in 1994. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek_Generations #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Scotty, keep things together ’til I get back.” Kirk “I always do.” Scotty- Star Trek Generations, Stardate: 48650.1 #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 19
Happy Birthday to Robert Beltran. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_Beltran #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #StarTrekProdigy #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I know from the history of my own planet that change is difficult. New ideas are often greeted with skepticism, even fear. But sometimes those ideas are accepted, and when they are progress is made. Eyes are opened.” Chakotay- Distant Origin, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

Happy Birthday to Terry Farrell. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Terry_Farrell #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“When we fight, we fight. I’ve made it very clear to Mr. Worf that I never want him to take it easy on me because I’m a woman or a Trill.” Dax- Rules of Engagement, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 20
“What’s the point of having three wives if you never get to see them?” Tucker “Denobulans are renowned for their patience.” Dr. Phlox- Stigma, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 21
Happy Birthday to Alexander Siddig. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Alexander_Siddig #StarTreK #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“‘In time of war, the law falls silent.’ Cicero. So is that what we have become; a 24th century Rome, driven by nothing other than the certainty that Caesar can do no wrong?!” Dr. Bashir- Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 22
Star Trek: First Contact premiered on this date in 1996. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_First_Contact #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I envy you, the world you’re going to.” Lily “I envy you, taking these first steps into a new frontier.” Picard- Star Trek: First Contact, Stardate: 50893.5 #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 23
“I signed aboard this ship to practice medicine, not to have my atoms scattered back and forth across space by this gadget.” McCoy- Space Seed, Stardate: 3141.9 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 24
Happy Birthday to Dwight Schultz. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dwight_Schultz #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekFilm #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Look, pal, why don’t you do me a favor. Take yourself and your holier-than-thou attitude and get out of my life.” Barclay- Hollow Pursuits, Stardate: 43807.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

Happy Birthday to Denise Crosby. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Denise_Crosby #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I am programmed in multiple techniques, a broad variety of pleasuring.” Data “Oh! You jewel! That’s exactly what I hoped.” Yar- The Naked Now, Stardate: 41209.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: November 11-17

How life felt until my laptop came back from the repair shop.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the @STrekQuotes Bluesky account for the week of November 11th through November 17th. Note: Because Twitter/X will use posts to train AI, we will no longer be posting on that platform. This is out of respect for the owners of Star Trek.

November 11
“A warrior does not let a friend face danger alone.” Worf- The Outcast, Stardate: 45614.6 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 12
Happy Birthday to Wallace Shawn. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Wallace_Shawn #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Are you so paralyzed with fear that you can’t think straight?” Zek- Prophet Motive, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

Happy Birthday to Max Grodenchik. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Max_Grod%C3%A9nchik #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekLowerDecks #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Workers of the world unite. You have nothing to lose but your chains.” Rom- Bar Association, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 13
Happy Birthday to Whoopi Goldberg. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Whoopi_Goldberg #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekFilm #StarTrekPicard #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“When the Borg destroyed my world, my people were scattered throughout the universe. We survived-as will humanity survive. As long as there’s a handful of you to keep the spirit alive, you will prevail-even if it takes a millennium.” Guinan- The Best of Both Worlds, Stardate: 43989.1 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 14
“Fizzbin. It’s not too difficult. Each player gets six cards, except for the player on the dealer’s right, who gets seven.” Kirk “On the right.” Kalo “Yes. The second card is turned up, except on Tuesdays.” Kirk- Kirk- A Piece of the Action, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 15
“Part of becoming Human is learning to have compassion for those who are suffering, even when they’re your bitter enemies.” Janeway- Prey, Stardate: 51652.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 16
“That’s what’s so exciting about being on Enterprise. You never know what you’re going to find next.” Archer- Breaking the Ice, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 17
“You are still half savage. But there is hope.” Metron- Arena, Stardate: 3045.6 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: November 4-10

Looking towards the future.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Twitter account, the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the Bluesky account for the week of November 4th through November 10th. Note: Because Twitter/X will use posts to train AI, we will no longer be posting on that platform. This is out of respect for the owners of Star Trek.

November 4
“By refusing to help me you left me with the same choice I had to begin with—to try, or not to try to take a risk or to play it safe—and your arguments have reminded me how precious the right to choose is.” Picard- A Matter of Time, Stardate: 45349.1 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 5
Happy Birthday to Armin Shimerman. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Armin_Shimerman #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekDS9, #StarTrekVOY, #StarTrekLowerDecks #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“And you know my policy on cancellations—no refunds.” Quark- Accession, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 6
Happy Birthday to Rebecca Romijn. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Rebecca_Romijn #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #StarTrekShortTreks #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Why join Starfleet?” Ketoul “Ad astra per aspera.” Una Chin-Riley “Could you translate for the court?” Ketoul “To the stars through hardship. It was the Starfleet motto before the Federation. We learned it studying history in school.” Una Chin-Riley- Ad Astra per Aspera, Stardate: 2393.8 #StarTrek #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 7
Happy Birthday to Mary Chieffo. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Mary_Chieffo #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I’ve stolen a raider and will take you to the home of the Mokai. I will leave you with the matriarchs who will expose you to things you never knew possible. But it comes at a cost.” L’Rell “What must I sacrifice?” Voq “Everything.” L’Rell- The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 8
“I object to you. I object to intellect without discipline. I object to power without constructive purpose.” Spock- The Squire of Gothos, Stardate: 2124.5 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 9
Happy Birthday to Robert Duncan McNeill. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_Duncan_McNeill #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekVOY #StarTrekLowerDecks #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I, on the other hand, was forced to resign. He considered me a mercenary–willing to fight for anyone who’d pay my bar bills. The trouble is he was right.” Paris- Caretaker, Stardate: 48315.6 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 10
“I’m no good until I’ve had my coffee.” Tucker- Dawn, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: October 28-November 3

When I see some of the good Halloween costumes out there.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Twitter account, the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the Bluesky account for the week of October 28th through November 3rd. Note: We may be discontinuing posts on Twitter soon due to their new AI policy since we don’t own these quotes.

October 28
Star Trek: Prodigy premiered on this date in 2021 with the episode Lost and Found. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_Prodigy #StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I know it sounds like nonsense. But every language is a window into a new culture. It’s hard to believe how many are out there.” Gwyndala- Lost and Found, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 29
“Say goodbye, Data.” Wesley “Goodbye Data.” Data- The Outrageous Okona, Stardate: 42402.7 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 30
Remembering William Campbell who was born on this date in 1923. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/William_Campbell #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Captain Kirk, before you go on, may I make a request?” Koloth “Yes.” Kirk (points at tribbles) “Can you get those things out of here?” Koloth- The Trouble with Tribbles, Stardate: 4523.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 31
“This isn’t turning into one of your famous ghost stories, is it?” Archer- Oasis, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 1
“I should have never given you all that candy.” Lwaxana Troi- Fascination, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 2
“One of the more difficult concepts to grasp in temporal mechanics is that sometimes effect can precede cause. A reaction can be observed before the action which initiated it.” Janeway- Parallax, Stardate: 48439.7 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

November 3
“Shut up, Spock! We’re rescuing you!” Dr. McCoy “Why, thank you… Captain McCoy.” Spock- The Immunity Syndrome, Stardate: 4307.1 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: October 21-27

When you realize how busy it’s been lately and you’re just trying to hold it together.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Twitter account, the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the Bluesky account for the week of October 21st through October 27th. (Yes, we now have a scheduler for Bluesky)

October 21
“It is exactly as they left it, Number One, in the bottle. The ship in the bot- Oh, good Lord. Didn’t anybody here build ships in bottles when they were boys?!” Picard- Booby Trap, Stardate: 43205.6 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 22
Happy Birthday to Christopher Lloyd. @DocBrownLloyd https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Christopher_Lloyd #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Yes sir. But the bridge appears to be run by computer. It is the only thing speaking.” Torg “Speaking? Let me hear.” Kruge “Nine, …eight, …seven, …six, …five,…” Computer “Get out! Get out of there! Get out!” Kruge- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Stardate: 8210.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 23
“All she has to do is smile at me and I am happy beyond reason. A minor disagreement between us and I am devastated. It’s absurd. Sometimes I wish that I could reach inside myself and tear out my feelings for her, but I can’t.” Odo- Behind the Lines, Stardate: 51145.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 24
Happy Birthday to F. Murray Abraham. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/F._Murray_Abraham #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Now! If the Enterprise gets through with news about their brave Captain’s valiant struggle on behalf of the defenseless Ba’ku, your Federation politicians will waver, your Federation opinion polls will open a public debate, your Federation allies will want their say. …Need I go on?” Ru’afo- Star Trek: Insurrection, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 25
“Mind your own business, Mister Spock. I’m sick of your half-breed interference! Do you hear?” Kirk- What Are Little Girls Made Of?, Stardate: 2712.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 26
Happy Birthday to Anthony Rapp. @albinokid https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Anthony_Rapp #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Are there others like you?” Adira “There’s no one like me.” Stamets- People of Earth, Stardate: 865211.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 27
Happy Birthday to Robert Picardo. @RobertPicardo https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_Picardo #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekVOY #StarTrekProdigy #StarTrekStarfleetAcademy #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I can describe every detail of every piece of equipment in this Sick Bay—from bio-bed to neurostimulator—but I’ve never even seen a sky or a forest, let alone Vikings and monsters.” Doctor- Heroes and Demons, Stardate: 48693.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: October 14-20

When they tell you it’s Monday again.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Twitter account, the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the Bluesky account for the week of October 14th through October 20th. (Yes, we now have a scheduler for Bluesky)

October 14
“They’re not just Starfleet officers, they’re heroes. Let’s face it, Quark, there’s nothing heroic about earning profit.” Odo “There is on Ferenginar.” Quark “We’re not on Ferenginar.” Odo- The Magnificent Ferengi, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 15
Remembering Mark Lenard who was born on this date in 1924. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Mark_Lenard #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #StarTrekFilm #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“My logic is uncertain where my son is concerned.” Sarek- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Stardate: 8210.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 16
“The quest for youth, Number One. So futile.” Picard- Too Short a Season, Stardate: 41309.5 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 17
“Captain Janeway’s methods are unorthodox. It is her strength as a leader, but unfortunately, it is also her greatest weakness.” Tuvok “Stubborn as a Klingon.” Chakotay “To put it mildly.” Tuvok- Night, Stardate: 52081.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 18
“A crewman’s right ends where the safety of the ship begins. That man will go ashore on my orders. What’s his name?” Kirk “James Kirk. Enjoy yourself, Captain.” Spock- Shore Leave, Stardate: 3025.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 19
“We won’t go back. You don’t know what it’s like in our universe. The Federation’s gone! The Borg are everywhere! We’re one of the last ships left. Please… you’ve got to help us!” Riker (counterpart)- Parallels, Stardate: 47391.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 20
“All breakthroughs are hard to imagine before they happen.” Emory Erickson- Daedalus, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: October 7-13

How it feels after a long trip.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Twitter account, the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the Bluesky account for the week of October 7th through October 13th. (Yes, we now have a scheduler for Bluesky)

October 7
“The key to tongo is to confront when you’re sure you’re in a better position than the other players.” Dax- Meridian, Stardate: 48423.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 8
“Tyree, supposing you had to fight? What then?” Kirk “Jim, this man believes in the same thing we believe in. That killing is stupid and useless.” Dr. McCoy- A Private Little War, Stardate: 4211.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 9
Happy Birthday to Scott Bakula. @ScottBakula https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Scott_Bakula #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I believe someone once defined a compromise as a solution that neither side is happy with.” Archer- Cease Fire, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 10
“Doctor, if you wish to master the bat’leth sword you must learn to strike and avoid in the same motion.” Worf “I almost got in under your guard, Worf.” Dr. Crusher “Almost.” Worf- The Quality of Life, Stardate: 46307.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 11
“The Borg value efficiency, not redundancy.” Seven- Nightingale, Stardate: 54274.7 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 12
“I wouldn’t want to slow the wheels of progress. But then on the other hand, I wouldn’t want those wheels to run over my client in their unbridled haste.” Samuel Cogley- Court Martial, Stardate: 2947.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 13
“A child born from parents who love each other will have nothing but goodness in his heart.” Dr. Juliana Tainer- Inheritance, Stardate: 47410.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: September 30-October 6

What’s going to happen this next week?

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Twitter account, the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the Bluesky account for the week of September 30th through October 6th. (Yes, we now have a scheduler for Bluesky)

September 30
“You don’t really think you’ll have any luck, do you?” Ferris “Look, these people are my friends and my shipmates. I intend to continue the ship’s search for them until the last possible moment.” Kirk- The Galileo Seven, Stardate: 2822.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 1
“What’s so important about the past? People got sick, they needed money. Why tie yourself to that?” Dr. Soong “Humans are mortal. They seem to need a sense of continuity.” Data “Ah hah!! Why?” Dr. Soong “To give their lives meaning. A sense of purpose.” Data- Brothers, Stardate: 44085.7 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 2
Happy Birthday to Avery Brooks. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Avery_Brooks #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I can throw away the uniform, resign my commission, run all the way to the Nyberrite Alliance, but it really wouldn’t matter. A Starfleet officer. That’s what I am, and that’s what I’ll always be.” Sisko- The Way of the Warrior, Stardate: 49011.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 3
“Warp 1.8 works just fine for us. Any faster and there’d be no time to enjoy the trip.” Matthew Ryan- Fortunate Son, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 4
“I’m a doctor, not a battery.” The Doctor- Gravity, Stardate: 52438.9 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 5
“Doctor gave me a pill and I grew a new kidney! The doctor gave me a pill and I grew a new kidney!” Elderly Woman- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Stardate: 8390 #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

October 6
“Nothing reveals humanity so well as the games it plays.” Q- Hide and Q, Stardate: 41590.5 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

What are your favorite daily Star Trek quotes selected for this week? This article is open for discussion on the TardisCaptain dot Com Discord server. You can also email me at Carl (at) TardisCaptain.com or click on my social media links with any comments.

Posted in: Dungeons and Dragons, Reviews, Role Playing Games

A look at the Time Magazine D&D Special

The cover to the Time Magazine Dungeons and Dragons special edition

So walking through a local drugstore I finally saw my first copy of the Time Magazine Special Edition on Dungeons and Dragons. The history of this roleplaying game was interesting enough for me to pick this up as a curiosity buy. I’m going to take a look through this magazine and see if it was worth the $14.99 cover price.

This special edition will be displayed on stands until December 6, 2024. The editor-in-chief is Sam Jacobs. The magazine itself has 96 pages. I couldn’t find an edition number but the bardcode on the front of my issue was 0 70989 10230 9 (ISBN number?) As with all Time Magazines, it has the red border on the cover. There are no advertisements in this magazine.

There is an introduction, four sections and a last page about the dragon. The introduction (titled “Storied Roots”) talks about the literary influences that helped Dungeons and Dragons. It also talked about the days of wargaming in the 1960’s that influenced Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson and the early development of Chainmail.

The first chapter is titled Origins. Some of the information is similar to the Storied Roots listed above, with a little bit more detail. It was interesting to read some of the history contained in this section. I wasn’t aware that Gary Gygax’s four-year old daughter came up with the name “Dungeons and Dragons”. There was more information on the “satanic panic” that happened in the 80’s, the departure of Gygax and the development of 2nd and 3rd editions. I’m not surprised that in this history, they didn’t even mention fourth edition. A timeline is provided in this chapter, which was interesting.

The second chapter talks about D&D on the screen. The first section is about Critical Role, which I’ll admit, I’ve never seen. While I’ve watched a few “how to play” videos on YouTube when trying to learn a new system, just watching someone else play is kind of depressing. Because I want to play myself. So I kind of skipped this section for now, but I intend to go back and read it in detail so that I can understand. Then there was an article about Stranger Things (a show I’ve only seen a hand full of episodes of) and one about Vecna. Finally there was an article about the recent Dungeons and Dragons movie that just came out. Now this one I’ve seen. I was a little surprised that there wasn’t anything more on the inspirational Dungeons and Dragons animated show from the 80’s in this section. I watched the heck out of that series.

I’ve reached the third chapter titled “Modern Ventures”. This discusses the reach of D&D into other business realms. This includes dice, video games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and other partnerships in the merchandising that I wasn’t aware of. It was an interesting read.

The last chapter, Healing Words, talks about how playing rolepaying games can be therapeutic. This is something that I’ve told other people for years. I’ve had one DM that would use D&D to help teach math to younger players. There were two articles in this chapter.

Alright, now that I’ve had a chance to go through the magazine, I can see where there will be some sections that I’ll get a chance to learn something. I enjoyed reading the history sections (and I would like to read more). I can see where some sections could have been expanded (more on B/X or BECMI, the animated series, etc.) but I also understand that there is a limit in the printed medium. So, I am happy that I picked up this issue as I’ll be giving it a deep read soon.

Do you have any questions about the Time Magazine special? Feel free to ask me about them. This article is open for discussion on the TardisCaptain dot Com Discord server. You can also email me at Carl (at) TardisCaptain.com with any comments.

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: September 23-29

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Twitter account and the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account for the week of September 23rd through September 29th. Coming soon to Bluesky once we can find a scheduler option.

September 23
Happy Birthday to Rosalind Chao. @rosalindchao https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Rosalind_Chao #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“I don’t teach Bajoran spiritual beliefs. That’s your job. Mine is to open the children’s minds to… history, to literature, to mathematics, to science.” Keiko- In the Hands of the Prophets, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

September 24
Star Trek: Discovery premiered on this date in 2017 with the episodes The Vulcan Hello and Battle at the Binary Stars. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_Discovery #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“We have forgotten the unforgettable, the last to unify our tribes: Kahless. Together under one creed: remain Klingon!” T’Kuvma- The Vulcan Hello, Stardate: 1207.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

September 25
“The Orient Express is romantic, mysterious. It’s an elegant way to see exotic places and meet fascinating people.” Dr. Crusher- Emergence, Stardate: 47869.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

September 26
Star Trek: Enterprise premiered on this date in 2001 with the episode Broken Bow. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_Enterprise #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“God, she’s beautiful.” Archer “And fast. Warp four point five next Thursday.” Tucker “Neptune and back in six minutes.” Archer- Broken Bow, Date: April 15, 2151 #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

September 27
“Fascinating is a word I use for the unexpected. In this case, I should think interesting would suffice.” Spock- The Squire of Gothos, Stardate: 2124.5 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

September 28
Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered on this date in 1987 with the episode Encounter at Farpoint. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

“Well this is a new ship but she’s got the right name. Now you remember that, you hear?” Dr. McCoy- Encounter at Farpoint, Stardate: 41153.7 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

September 29
“Aren’t you capable of learning?” Kes “I have the capacity to accumulate and process data, yes.” The Doctor “Then I guess you’ll just have to learn… like the rest of us.” Kes- Phage, Stardate: 48532.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #WeAreStarfleet #Quote

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