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Santa Clara - Political figures and tech moguls Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, and Kash Patel recently concluded an intense, marathon session of the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. The trio, known for their involvement in various political and technological spheres, spent a reported 48 hours immersed in a fantastical world of orcs, dragons, and magical quests.
Ramaswamy, co-head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), initiated the game night as a team-building exercise. "We wanted to approach problem-solving from a different angle," Ramaswamy explained. "D&D requires strategy, creativity, and teamwork – skills we'll need in abundance for our new roles."
The group's character selections raised eyebrows among D&D enthusiasts. Musk, true to form, chose to play as a Gnomish Artificer, specializing in creating magical gadgets and vehicles. Ramaswamy opted for a Human Paladin, sworn to uphold efficiency and order. Patel, drawing on his intelligence background, selected a Half-Elf Rogue with expertise in information gathering.
The marathon game, dubbed "Operation Dungeon Efficiency," saw the trio face numerous challenges. Highlights included:
As the dust settled on their adventure, Ramaswamy shared some insights: "This experience taught us valuable lessons about resource management and creative problem-solving. Who knew slaying a Tarrasque could parallel streamlining federal agencies?"Musk, known for his active social media presence, tweeted: "48 hours of D&D. Solved fantasy world problems. Real world next."
While some political observers have questioned the appropriateness of such lengthy gaming sessions for high-level appointees, others see it as a novel approach to team building. As Ramaswamy, Musk, and Patel prepare to tackle real-world challenges in their respective roles, one thing is certain: their collaborative skills have been put to the test in ways few could have anticipated.
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