Passenger list WAS optional. All the clocks on board stopped. The Dungeonmaster tells me that this has no significance, but I'll roll my '28'-sided 'die' to make sure. You can always get more teenagers. Now we're all hoping for a dramatic increase in these numbers.
Problem is, many American teens are unable to read and play the game correctly.
They were all nerds anyway. Gamers have a lower suicide rate than everyone else. They are too busy trying to get their 20-sided dice out from under the couch. Yes - Dungeons and Dragons is an evil game inspired by Satan to lead our children from the path of righteousness and to open their hearts to the evil influence of the Prince of Darkness. No personal cheques please.