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The easiest answer is: I have no idea. The more true answer is: I'm trying to figure it out, and I'm having fun doing so.

In the realm of D&D, women often want an emphasis on different aspects of the D&D game. I've had the opportunity to play with many women over the years, even mostly female groups. Each one is, of course, different. And, you can find many gamer girlz who are truly just "one of the boys". But, if I were starting a campaign that was for women, as Shelly Mazzanoble is discussing here, I would do several things differently than I would normally.

Story and Setting

For women, the story and setting are often more important than they are for men, especially for players new to the game. When it comes to those first few games, raw combat and rewards will win over a lot of guys...