RPG Research Website
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Researching role-playing games since 1983, using RPG in education since 1985, & RPG Therapy since 2004. A 501(c3) research & human services non-profit charitable organization.Cognition - Using RPGs to Enhance the Learning Process, from the Cognitive Neuropsychology Perspective
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/Members/hawke/rpgs-for-deep-level-cognitive-processing
This could be applied to all RPG Formats in various ways, with different strengths and weaknesses presenting in each format: Tabletop, Live-Action (LARP), computer-based, or solo adventure books/modules. Ideally a mix of all 4 formats would likely have the most powerful effects. This is from a recent assignment for a cognitive neuroscience class. I only had about an hour or two to whip this up, so this is just a simple, quick essay for a class assignment. It isn't very well put together, because the assignments are only worth about 1-10 points out of 1,000, while the tests add up to 800 points of the total grade, so please forgive the lack of formality and poor quality. Hopefully you will still find the information listed useful. I hope in the future to write a much better, more formal version, but with my existing backlog, who knows when that will be, so I am posting this here as a placeholder reminder for me to hopefully work on it in the future. Even in this rough format, it may still be useful for some interesting topical discussions. 2022-12-08T23:00:13ZNews ItemCognition - Using RPGs to enhance the learning process
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/Members/hawke/copy_of_rpgs-for-deep-level-cognitive-processing
A recent assignment for a cognitive neuroscience class. This is a simple, quick essay for one of our assignments. It isn't very well put together, because the assignments are only worth about 1-10 points out of 1,000, while the tests add up to 800 points of the total grade, so please forgive the lack of formality. Hopefully you still find the information listed, useful. I hope in the future to write a much better, more formal version, and am posting this here as a placeholder for me to hopefully work on it in the future.2022-12-08T23:00:16ZNews ItemVolunteer RPG Player Archetype I Trainee (Volunteer / Entry-level / Trainee)
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/about/volunteer-training-opportunities/certified-rpg-player-archetype-1
This is an entry-level volunteer position with the possibility of optional free peer-training available. The player archetype is responsible for filling the role of various role-playing gamer "types". The participant takes on various Player Archetype roles to help training Game Masters learn how to address such situations more effectively. Types include: Munchkin, Rules Lawyer, Murder-hobo, etc. For people with little-to-no prior professional RPG experience, this is an excellent means of getting started gaining that experience. A stereotype is generally confining a person into a narrow box, while an archetype is a foundational short hand of traits that can be expanded or built upon, mixed and matched, etc.
2023-05-08T15:12:42ZNews ItemThank you Anonymous for your donation!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-anonymous-for-your-donation
A donor preferring to remain anonymous kindly supported the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer with a donation.2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThank you Christopher Kelly!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-christopher-kelly
Thank you Christopher Kelly, for donating $20 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser! 2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThank You Anonymous!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-anonymous-1
Thank you Anonymous, for donating $20 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThank You Sandra Buskirk!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-sandra-buskirk
Thank you Sandra Buskirk, for donating $25 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThank you Barry Drake!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-barry-drake
Thank you Barry Drake, for donating $100 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThank You John Muir!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-john-muir
Thank you John Muir, for donating $40 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThank You Michael Tresca!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-michael-tresca
Thank you Michael Tresca, for donating $25 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!
2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThank you Anonymous!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-anonymous
Thank you Anonymous, for donating $25 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThank you Sarah Lynne Bowman!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-sarah-lynne-bowman
Thank you very much for donating to the fund raiser for building the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer. 2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThank you Michael Auayan!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/thank-you-donors/thank-you-michael-auayan
Thank you very much for donating to the fund raiser for building the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer.2023-02-05T16:58:26ZNews ItemThe Power of Imagination on Learning Recall
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/power-of-imagination-learning-recall
2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemSpokane Drum Circle Facilitation Workshop - November 4th, 2017. 1-3 pm, Spokane, WA.
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/drum-circle-facilitation-workshop-november-4th-2017-1-3-pm-spokane-wa
Workshop: "An Introduction to Drum Circle Facilitation" at the Indie Air Radio concert hall in Spokane, Washington, Saturday, November 4th, 2017. Space is limited to 35 people, so book you seat right away. Proceeds go toward building the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer fundraising campaign. We also use drum circles as part of the RPG / LARP experience, to summon for gathering, to build cooperative attitudes, paying attention and following directions, excite or relax participants depending on the goals of the adventure. We have more than enough drums for you, or you are welcome to BYOD (Bring Your Own Drum) if you wish. See you there!2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemRole-Playing Gamers Have More Empathy Than Non-Gamers
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/role-playing-gamers-have-more-empathy-than-non-gamers
An article about researching indicating that Tabletop Role-Playing Gamers score higher on empathy measurement tools. Thank you CAROL PINCHEFSKY ON JANUARY 13, 2016, for posting this on Geek & Sundry.2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemPreparing for RPG Research Presentation at WSTRA 17
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/wstra-17-prep-1
UPDATE: UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO A CLERICAL OR OTHER ERROR, THEY ARE NOT INCLUDING MY PRESENTATION IN THE SCHEDULE, SO IT TURNS OUT I WILL _NOT_ BE SPEAKING AT THIS YEAR'S WSTRA. - - - May 6th is the 17th annual conference for the Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association. I will be presenting on Using Role-Playing Games to Achieve Therapeutic & Educational Goals: The First Steps, and showing the 50-100+ professionals the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer.2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemRPG Research Short Status Update
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/short-status-update-20170403
Just a quick status update about today's activities related to the RPG Research Project's recent activities...2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemIvan Van Norman Says Kind Things about RPG Research & RPG Therapeutics on Wizards DragonTalk!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/ivan-kind-on-dragon-talk
November 13th, 2017 Ivan Van Norman was on Wizards of the Coast's D&D Dragon Talk with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble for their Twitch.tv Channel!2023-02-05T20:22:22ZNews ItemScheduled to be on Wizards of the Coast's "Dragon Talk" show January 22nd, 2018!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/wizards-dragon-talk-jan-22-2018
Great news! We are now scheduled to be on the Wizards of the Coast Twitch show, Dragon Talk with Greg Tito, this coming January 22nd, 2018!2023-02-05T20:22:22ZNews ItemHow would you like RpgEducation.Com Access Included with Higher Level Patronage on Patreon.com?
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/how-would-you-like-rpgeducation-com-access-included-with-higher-level-patronage-on-patreon-com
2023-02-05T20:22:22ZNews ItemHipsters & Boardgames
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/hipsters-boardgames
A recent article was floating around proclaiming "Let’s thank hipsters for the return of board games", apparently written by what others described as a "hipster". My attempt to comment to the article with examples/proof that it is more likely economically driven was however "declined, reason: other"...2023-02-05T20:22:17ZNews ItemExample Dialog regarding RPG Therapy on TheRpgSite.com
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/example-dialog-regarding-rpg-therapy-on-therpgsite.com
There is an interesting thread regarding the Bodhana group and the use of role-playing games for therapy. I recently stumbled across it and have been enjoying the dialog. I thought I would share a snippet that might be helpful others to understand an example of how the use of RPG for therapy would be applied...2023-02-05T20:22:15ZNews ItemAmalgamation of News Coverage, Panels, Q&A, Hangouts, Broadcasts, Interviews, & Presentations on RPG Research Studies on the Effects of RPG, and RPG used for Therapy & Education by Hawke Robinson
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/amalgamation-of-panels-q-a-interviews-presentations-on-rpg-for-therapy-education
It has been a VERY busy 10 months. we have spoken at many conventions/conferences, sat on panels, provided presentations, been in live Q&A chat session, and had many interviews. All about the effects of role-playing games, and their use to achieve therapeutic and educational goals for many different populations. Here is a listing of all these in one location for your convenience...2023-02-05T20:22:15ZNews ItemRPG Research & Hawke Robinson at WorldCon
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-research-hawke-robinson-at-worldcon
Two different groups requested my participation in WorldCon 73 (Sasquan) so as per request here is my short bio and schedule from August 19th to 23rd. I hope to see many of you there.
2023-02-05T20:22:09ZNews ItemRPG Research Project Patreon Goal #3 Unlocked! All Thanks To You!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/goal-3-unlocked
Thanks to the kind support of Patreon supporters like you, we have just crossed the threshold for goal #3!2023-02-05T20:22:20ZNews ItemRPG Research Project Presenting at PNWATRA Conference January 2016 in Portland OR
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/presentation-at-pnwatra-2016
The schedule for the Pacific Northwest American Therapeutic Recreation Association conference has been confirmed. I will be presenting at the Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon, on "The use of Role-Playing Games (RPG) as an Intervention Modality" on January 29th, 2016, from 2:20 pm to 3:50 pm.2023-02-05T20:22:15ZNews ItemGood Gaming Etiquette
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/good-gaming-etiquette
This document attempts to spell out what "good gaming etiquette" is, in the role-playing gaming world, depending on the RPG format...2023-02-05T20:22:22ZNews ItemMiddle-earth d20 Loremaster's Guide Delayed
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/middle-earth-d20-loremasters-guide-delayed
Those that preordered the Loremaster's Guide for the Open Game License (OGL) of D&D 5th Edition (5e) adaptation to Middle-earth based on Cubicle 7's The One Ring RPG (TOR) back in April 2016, recently received notification that there will be a further delay in release of the PDF...2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemPresenting at WSTRA Conference - Role-Playing Games as Therapeutic Intervention Modality from Therapeutic Recreation Perspective
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/presenting-at-wstra-conference-role-playing-games-as-therapeutic-intervention-modality-from-therapeutic-recreation-perspective
I will be presenting at the 16th Annual Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association - WSTRA Conference, Saturday, April 11th.2023-02-05T20:22:08Zblog_entrySad News, the Israeli Gaming Store Has Closed.
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/sad-news-the-israeli-gaming-store-has-closed
The gaming store in Israel, that also was implementing therapeutic role-playing for at-risk and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) teens, sadly is closing its doors.2023-02-05T20:22:08Zblog_entryUtilizing Role-Playing Games In Social Skills Assessment and Intervention
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/utilizing-role-playing-games-in-social-skills-assessment-and-intervention-1
A presentation put together by Dr. James D. Persinger, PhD., of Emporia Statue University in 2003 provides a summary of the history of Role-Playing in therapy, as well as some basic history of RPGs, and numerous tips in implementing RPG-based therapy in a scholastic setting.2023-02-05T20:22:08Zblog_entryA quick summary of my gaming groups & activities.
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/a-quick-summary-of-my-gaming-groups-activities
I have a few things going on related to RPG, here is a quick summary of the RPG groups I'm in, and some key events...2023-02-05T20:22:08Zblog_entryAvedon's Interaction Patterns Analysis RPG Summary Page
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/avedons-interaction-patterns-analysis-rpg-summary-page
I have found Avedon's Interaction analysis very useful in explaining and developing role-playing games for various intervention goals. I created a "cheat sheet" that summarizes many pages of the concepts into one page, with specific notes for all forms of RPG.2023-02-05T20:22:07Zblog_entryVolunteer ASL proficient Game Master for Role-Playing Game sessions. Deaf & HoH Community in Greater Spokane Area
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/signing-asl-gm-wanted
RPG Research, a non-profit charitable 501(c)3 organization, is looking for a volunteer American Sign Language proficient game master for tabletop role-playing games.2023-02-05T20:22:22ZNews ItemJoin Us At ZoeCon III Feb 16-18, 2018, Bellevue, WA: RPG Research, RPG Trailer, RPG Therpeutics
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/zoecon3
Join us. 6 of us will be at ZoeCon III in Bellevue, WA. We'll be there with the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer, running RPG sessions, speaking on panels, doing presentations, providing tours, etc. 2023-02-05T20:22:22ZNews ItemAvista (Energy Company) Worker and RPG Research Discussion on RPG-based Professional Training
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/avista-and-rpg-research
I just had a surprising dialog with some Avista (my local power company) workers regarding role-playing games...2023-02-05T20:22:18ZNews ItemRPG Research Upcoming Conferences Early 2016
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/upcoming-conferences
Here is some additional information on the upcoming conferences I am planning to attend in the first half of 2016. This includes the topics of presentation/discussion at each, schedule, location, etc.2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemPreview & Review of Middle-earth Adventures D&D 5e Role-Playing Game by Cubicle 7 & Mike Mearls
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/preview-review-of-middle-earth-adventures-d-d-5e-role-playing-game-by-cubicle-7-mike-mearls
The creators of The One Ring Role-Playing Game, and Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, Francesco Nepitello, Mike Mearls, and others, worked very hard to collaborate in creating the first licensed Tolkien-based game using d20!2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemNotes from experiments on RPG optimization (Standard Non-therapeutic/education settings)
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-optimization-2
Here is a summary of many observations I have made through various experiments in trying to optimize the RPG experience. These are based both on observations (most of which include thousands of hours of recorded RPG sessions), verbal feedback, and formal assessment forms from participants. Scores of variables were taken into consideration and repeatedly tweaked to try to find some level of causal changes, but at this stage are probably only at best correlative, in the enjoyment levels of participants. There are plenty of potential confounds here, and so every statement should have that taken into consideration that these should be further researched with more rigorous techniques. However, implementation of these observations does seem to have lead to consistently higher assessment & observation scores. I hope others find this useful for trying to optimize your own RPG setting. This was a non-therapeutic and non-educational setting, it was only for standard leisure activity of tabletop role-playing games.2023-02-05T20:22:20ZNews ItemVideo from The Two Bards on The RPG Trailer
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/video-from-the-two-bards-on-the-rpg-trailer
A very kind and supportive video from Andy Dopieralski, Scott C. Brown, & Brian Lewis of The Two Bards Podcast, and The Gamers movies, Journey Quest series, etc. Talking about The Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer.2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemHow much spent in life time on role-playing gaming?
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/how-much-spent-on-gaming-lifetime
This was recently asked, and I hadn't really stopped to calculate it, until now. Gack!2023-02-05T20:22:22ZNews ItemWe will be providing Role-Playing Gaming at Spark Central
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-research-at-spark-central
Beginning August 2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemCall for RPG/LARP Bibliography Volunteers
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/call-for-rpg-bibliography-volunteers
The RPG Research Project community website needs you! We need some volunteers to help create and organize some bibliography pages on LARP, RPG, and related topics...2023-02-05T20:22:17ZNews Item2 Day Workshop Intro to Compassion Focused Therapy
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/2-day-workshop-intro-to-compassion-focused-therapy
I am attending a 2 day workshop on CFT this week, all day Thursday & Friday, in Spokane, Washington...2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemEn Route to Journey Quest 3!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/en-route-to-journey-quest-3
I am now on the road to the Seattle / Tacoma area. Tomorrow I have a one line bit part in a tavern scene for Zombie Orpheus Entertainment's web series "Journey Quest 3"...2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemChecklist for Ideal Gaming Environment
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/checklist-for-ideal-gaming-environment
t2023-02-05T20:22:15ZNews ItemDelayed for an Indeterminate Period of Time, Working Toward Solutions
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/delayed-for-indeterminate-period
It is increasingly looking like, for an indeterminate amount of time, I may have to set aside all the volunteer work with populations that have special needs, and Therapeutic Recreation, RPG Therapy, Music Therapy, Neuroscience, & Research Psychology related efforts of the past 12 years (since 2004). I may have to go back to the tech industry to rebuild funds to resume these efforts...2023-02-05T20:22:18ZNews ItemHawke's Gaming Areas, Materials, & Collections, for Tabletop, Live-action, and Computer-based RPG
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/hawkes-gaming-areas
Here are photos of my primary gaming room at my house. I also have secondary, tertiary, and quarternary game rooms in the house, plus several at the office. Feel free to post links to your game room photos in the comments.2023-02-05T20:22:09ZNews ItemJapanese Researcher Study Indicates RPGs Effective for Helping People on the Autism Spectrum
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/japanese-researcher-shows-rpg-effective-for-helping-autism-spectrum
Japanese researcher, Kohei Kato, has shown promising measurable results using role-playing games to improve the quality of life for people on the Autism Spectrum...2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemRPG Research and PTSD
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-research-and-ptsd
Regarding role-playing game research and post traumatic stress disorder...2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemRPG and Child Abuse Recognition & Intervention Strategies
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-and-child-abuse-recognition-intervention-strategies
...2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemThe RPG Trailer Still Needs Your Support
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/the-rpg-trailer-still-needs-your-support
While creator, Hawke Robinson has purchased the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer PROTOTYPE with his own funds, the vision of the custom built higher capacity trailer still needs your support!2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemFirst RPG Trailer Group's Experience
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/first-rpg-trailer-groups-experience
The first RPG group was in the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer on __________________. Here is information about their experience using the trailer...2023-02-05T20:22:18ZNews ItemRPG Trailer Tour Slideshow and Videos
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-trailer-tour-slideshow-and-videos
As requested, here is a slideshow and collection of videos from the RPG Trailer...2023-02-05T20:22:18ZNews ItemStatus Update October 2016
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/status-update-october-2016
Several people have requested a status update. Remember, for regular podcast/vidcast updates, you can donate to the RPG Research Patreon, for now I'll post this text-based update for folks eager to know more...2023-02-05T20:22:18ZNews ItemGender bias in gaming community and industry statistics overview
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/gender-bias-in-gaming-community-and-industry-statistics-overview
Without analysis commentary, here are just a few raw numbers of interest. Actual analysis still pending down the road...2023-02-05T20:22:08Zblog_entryStory #5: Orc Tribes Turn On Each Other When Bored - RPG Story of the Template
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-story-of-the-day/rpg-story-day-5
Story #__: ____________________. A series of anecdotal postings sharing observations, comments, and other relevant experiences, about the effects of role-playing gaming... 2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemSetting Up for LARP, RPG, & Drumming at MDA Camp
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/setting-up-for-larp-rpg-drumming-at-mda-camp
Here is a photo and short video clip of the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer being setup at this year's Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) summer camp in Idaho. RPG Research volunteers, using the RPG Trailer, preparing to provide adaptive drum circles, tabletop role-playing (RPG), and live-action role-playing (LARP) to children ages 6-17 with Muscular Dystrophy (MD), July 18th and 20th.2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemStory #4: incorporating Real Drum Circles as part of LARP/RPG Storyline - RPG Story of the Template
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-story-of-the-day/rpg-story-day-4
Story #__: ____________________. A series of anecdotal postings sharing observations, comments, and other relevant experiences, about the effects of role-playing gaming... 2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemUsing Role-Playing Games for Autism Spectrum Participants
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/using-role-playing-games-for-autism-spectrum-participants-1
I just sent to the program head, the latest draft of a recreation therapy-related activity program plan using role-playing gaming to prepare for and utilize the metropolitan Bus system for Autism spectrum participants.2023-02-05T20:22:09Zblog_entryAdventures in Middle-earth D&D 5e Tolkien-based Gaming
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/adventures-in-middle-earth-d-d-5e-tolkien-based-gaming
While I received the PDFs many months ago, I finally received the hard copies of the d20 Tolkien RPG System based on The One Ring (TOR) by Cubicle 7: "Adventures in Middle-earth Players guide" for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. You can count on this version being at next year's Tolkien Moot XIII!2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemThe RPG Brain Trust 2017 Trustee - Hawke Robinson of RPG Research Project and The RPG Trailer
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-brain-trust-2017-trustee
A kindness from The RPG Brain Trust, "2017 Trustee".2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemShould Game Masters for Role-Playing Games be Paid? It Depends.
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/should-rpg-gms-be-paid
Increasingly heated debate has been growing in recent years about whether role-playing game masters (RPG GMs) should be paid or not. It depends... NOTE: This article focuses on pure entertainment RPG Professionals, not RPG Professionals in educational or therapeutic settings. To be clear, this is a blog posting, as an opinion piece, not a formal essay or research paper. For more formal essays, see the research sections of the site. This informal article is from the first-person experiential perspective, that attempts to include persuasive argument components, as someone involved with RPGs since the 1970s running many sessions per week, and paid as a GM (when desired) since the 1980s.2023-02-05T20:22:22ZNews ItemAdventures in Middle-earth Group 2
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/ame-group-2-jan-29
It is increasingly looking likely that this will, for those participating in Fantasy TRPG, become the standard system platform and setting for RPG Research, RPG Therapeutics, etc. To have a more consistent baseline to compare between groups. 2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemEEG & RPG Research
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/eeg-rpg-research
In May, 2016, I finally received the EEG equipment...2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemRPG Research Mentioned at PAX South 2016
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-research-mentioned-at-pax-south-2016
The Wheelhouse Workshop founders Adam Johns and Adam Davis were discussing RPG's and therapy, and mentioned the RPG Research Project website as a useful resource...2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemThe Muscular Dystrophy Association and RPG Therapeutics Collaboration
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/the-muscular-dystrophy-association-and-rpg-therapeutics-collaboration
I was recently contacted by a representative of the MDA about collaborating...2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemUPDATE! Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons, "No" to any use of Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer or other helping services.
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/wizards-tier-1-no-to-everything
UPDATE: JULY 2017 WIZARDS OF THE COAST PROVIDED US WITH A LICENSE! - After years of trying to get any kind of response, the only one we could get for using D&D publicly, was "No" to any use by our company, RPG Therapeutics, or The RPG Research Project, or The Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer, and all of our community endeavors, including charity, special needs populations, brain injury recovery, veterans, Autism Spectrum, etc. Hopefully this is just a Tier 1 Support issue. But we just can't get a hold of a human being to speak to. Here is what has happened far...2023-02-05T20:22:20ZNews ItemRPG Trailer: Legends Through Shadow
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/legends-through-shadow-trailer
A fun little trailer the show creator put together for the weekly Internet show in which I have a supporting role as one of the adventurers.2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemOnline role-playing games hurt marital satisfaction, says BYU study
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/online-role-playing-games-hurt-marital-satisfaction-says-byu-study
A BYU study claiming that MMORPGs have a damaging impact on marital satisfaction. "Online role playing games negatively affect real-life marital satisfaction, according to a new Brigham Young University study published Feb. 15 in the Journal of Leisure Research."2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews Item3 Years in a Row - RPGs Booming, while Video Games are Down
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/3-years-in-a-row-rpgs-booming-while-video-games-are-down
For three years in a row now, the sales of hobby games including tabletop role-playing games, have been experiencing a significant boom in sales growth, while the video game industry has been down year after year since 2010. Apparently equal to the Pokemon CCG boom of early 2000's, but spread across a broader range rather than a single product, the entire hobby and role-playing gaming industry is benefiting...
2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews Item1994 - Role-playing games to treat suicidal schizoid
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/role-playing-games-to-treat-suicidal-schizoid
The Conclusion portion of Blackmon's report sums up the many possibilities that developing and establishing use of role-playing games for targeted therapeutic benefit may be able to provide for those in serious need:2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews ItemShould RPG Research Bother with Social Network Sites
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/should-rpg-research-both-with-social-network-sites
This week a Facebook user asked us to create an account on Google Plus, and this has created a cascade of issues. Your feedback is needed on this topic, how social network sites might impact your participation in the RPG Research Project. I have also posted a video regarding this topic.
2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews ItemAlas, Comment Deleted from geeksdreamgirl.com
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/alas-comment-deleted-from-geeksdreamgirl.com
I had attempted to comment on a posting from the geeksdreamgirl.com website, related to depression and the holidays. This seemed perfectly relevant to the RPG Research Project's goals. Alas, she/they deleted the posting immediately, apparently considering it spam. That is a real shame, since it is so relevant to the goals of the project. Here is what was attempted to be posted in reply...2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews ItemRole-playing Game Therapy Related Domains
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/role-playing-game-therapy-related-domains
Added a section to the front page enumerating the existing psychological domains that are applicable in a role-playing game therapy context...2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews ItemJoin CAR-PGa (Committee for the Advancement of Role-Playing Games)
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/join-car-pga-committee-for-the-advancement-of-role-playing-games
An international network of researchers into all aspects of role-playing games (RPGs). This organization has been around for decades and has a rich treasure trove of resources available.2023-02-05T20:22:11ZNews ItemRPG Research Project Status Update
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-research-project-status-update
Here is a video status update for June 25th, 2015 on the RPG Research Project.2023-02-05T20:22:09Zblog_entryProfessional Ethics, Friendly vs. Friends
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/ethics-friends-professionals
This came up in an Alignable social network thread, and I thought others might enjoy it being shared here. "What do you think is an appropriate relationship with a client/customer? " This also addresses some of the topics of RPG Professionals / Paid Game Masters, etc.2023-02-05T20:22:22ZNews ItemJourneyQuest is at Death's Door - 34 Hours Remain to Save JourneyQuest
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/journeyquest-is-at-deaths-door-34-hours-remain-to-save-journeyquest
We now have 34 hours (and counting down!) to raise over $125,000 and save JourneyQuest. - Don't let this fantastic series die. Save them now!2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemRPG Handbook of Practice Wiki Back Online
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-handbook-of-practice-wiki-back-online
As per request, an updated wiki version of the handbook is now available, for public contribution...2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemReturned from Speaking at 2016 PNATRA Conference in Portland
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/returned-from-2016-pnatra-conference-in-portland
Late last night I returned home from speaking at the 2016 Pacific Northwest American Therapeutic Recreation Association conference...2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemEscapism and Gaming
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/escapism-and-gaming
The arguments about "Escapism" often recur, and I recently saw someone posting about it again. This topic is addressed in the presentations at Washington State and Pacific Northwest American Therapeutic Recreation Association Conferences, so here is a snippet on the topic...2023-02-05T20:22:17ZNews ItemDoes RPG reading complexity impact participant development of intrinsic reading motivation, speed of development, and total reading advancement?
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpgs-impact-on-reading-ability
RPGs are well known to spark interest in reading, and may promote overall reading advancement. That being said, how much does the reading comprehension required for RPGs impact this overall advancement? Using "Adult" RPG Systems with youth, rather than "bringing down" a system to "their level". This is one anecdotal example that I can share, since it is my own kids, but I have seen repeated many times in practice with others, over the years. But have not (yet) run a controlled study to validate or negate these observations. Your thoughts and experiences?2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemInterdisciplinary RPG Therapeutics
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/interdisciplinary-rpg-therapeutics
While listening to some research on neurological music therapy program descriptions, I was struck by the overlap of the RPG Therapy programs as a very interdisciplinary delivery of services...2023-02-05T20:22:18ZNews ItemSubmitting Phase 2 Survey on Gender Experiences in RPG
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/submitting-phase-2-survey-on-gender-experiences-in-rpg
Submitting to the Washington State University (WSU) Institutional Review Board (IRB) the survey for phase 2 on Survey of Gender Experiences in the Gaming Community and/or Industry this week.2023-02-05T20:22:09Zblog_entryMockery of Gamers
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/mockery-of-gamers
In a Facebook group posting, someone stated: "I question why America sees LARPing as something to be mocked". Here is a response...2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemSuper Simple d20 RPG
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/super-simple-d20-rpg
Just an idea for super simple introduction to d20 most basics. Can make a character in just a couple of minutes, and start playing a short, simple adventure, with the most rudimentary of RPG system concepts.2023-02-05T20:22:15ZNews ItemRPG Research on SpoCon Panel, Psychology of Gamers and Hackers from the Information Security Perspective
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/spocon-2017-psychology-of-gamers-and-hackers
Here is the audio recording from the SpoCon 2017 panel on "Psychology of Gamers and Hackers". Panelists included: Dr. Mark Rounds and Hawke Robinson.2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemRPG Research on SpoCon Panel, Role-Playing [Gaming] as Therapy
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/spocon-role-play-as-therapy
Here is the audio recording from the SpoCon 2017 panel on "Role-Playing [Gaming] as Therapy". Panelists included: Gail Glass (Recreation Therapist), John Welker, and Hawke Robinson.2023-02-05T20:22:21ZNews ItemHarassment and Worse in RPG Industry & Community
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-harassment-and-worse
A blog article was posted to the CAR-PGA (The Committee for the Advancement of Role-Playing Games) mailing list today, regarding terrible behavior by the RPG industry & Community...2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemThe new Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer prototype, the RPG Research International Community, and RPG Therapeutics, Featured on KREM 2 News & Northwest Cable News!
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/RPG-Research-on-KREM-2-News
On Monday, October 10th, 2016, Hawke Robinson, Founder of the RPG Research Project Community Website, President of RPG Therapeutics LLC, and creator of the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer, was interviewed over a 4 hour period from 5:00 am to 9:00 am by KREM 2 news reporter Kaitlin Loukides, with 4 short 1-3 minute live broadcast segments (one each hour)!2023-02-05T20:22:18ZNews ItemSummary of my WorldCon 73 Experience
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/summary-of-my-worldcon-73-experience
Keeping in mind it was a purely working experience, so my perspective will be significantly different from most attending, here is a summary of my experiences at the 73rd WorldCon / Sasquan science fiction convention in Spokane Washington, August 19th through the 23rd...2023-02-05T20:22:15ZNews ItemRole-playing history game gets students jazzed
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/role-playing-history-game-gets-students-jazzed
Archived from the USA Today site in case it disappears - USA TODAY visits a class at Barnard College "Reacting to the Past" - Robert Deutsch and Jason Allen.2023-02-05T20:22:15ZNews ItemRPG Research Gamers Survey Phase 2 - This Time At WorldCon 2015
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/gamers-survey-phase-2-worldcon-2015
Now that the 73rd WorldCon / Sasquan is over, the data entry from phase 2 of the surveys of gaming / gamers begins. This project originally began in 2013...2023-02-05T20:22:15ZNews ItemApproximate Group Demographics
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/approximate-group-demographics
This is just a rough approximation summarizing the demographics of the players in my groups since coming to Spokane in 2004...2023-02-05T20:22:17ZNews ItemPNW RPG Research – RPG Therapy
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/pnw-rpg-research-2013-rpg-therapy
Posted on January 27, 2016. "In a previous blog post a few years ago, I mentioned the social and developmental benefits of roleplaying games." by Chad Knick...2023-02-05T20:22:17ZNews ItemRPG Research 2015 Update
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/rpg-research-2015-update
Here is a video summary of the past year, and upcoming year, for the RPG Research Project.2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemRole-playing Games Used as Educational and Therapeutic Tools for Children, Youth, and Adults
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/role-playing-games-used-as-educational-and-therapeutic-tools-for-children-youth-and-adults
An essay providing examples of existing efforts, and potential possibilities for using role-playing games with children, youth, and adults for education and therapy.2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews ItemThe Potential Benefits and Deficits of Role Playing Gaming
https://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/the-potential-benefits-and-deficits-of-role-playing-gaming
There are very few social table-top recreation activities available that are cooperative rather than competitive in nature. 2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews Item