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Story #X: Story Title - RPG Story of the Template
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 21, 2017 01:20 PMStory #__: ____________________. A series of anecdotal postings sharing observations, comments, and other relevant experiences, about the effects of role-playing gaming...
Story #5: Orc Tribes Turn On Each Other When Bored - RPG Story of the Template
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 13, 2018 05:13 PMStory #__: ____________________. A series of anecdotal postings sharing observations, comments, and other relevant experiences, about the effects of role-playing gaming...
Story #4: incorporating Real Drum Circles as part of LARP/RPG Storyline - RPG Story of the Template
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 13, 2018 05:14 PMStory #__: ____________________. A series of anecdotal postings sharing observations, comments, and other relevant experiences, about the effects of role-playing gaming...
MDA Summer Camp and RPG / LARP Update on the RPG Research Project and The Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 19, 2017 12:17 PMThis is the week we are providing drumming, tabletop, and live-action role-playing gaming services to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's summer camp. We just finished the first day's services, and will be providing the second day tomorrow. Here is a quick status update...
RPG Research at TolkienMoot XIII
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 16, 2017 10:36 PMHere is information, photos, and links to some of the RPG Research volunteers at this year's 13th annual Tolkien Moot convention...
10 Days To TolkienMoot XIII. RSVP Today!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 05, 2017 01:33 AMTolkien Moot XIII begins in just 10 days! 7:30 am, July 15th, 2017!
Help Us Reach Patreon Goal #4 - Live Broadcasts - And get the Wheelchair Accessible RPG Bus Up and Running
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 03, 2017 04:13 PMWhen you help us reach the 4th goal, you unlock Live Monthly RPG Research Broadcasts, and help get the Wheelchair Accessible RPG Bus up and running!
RPG Research Project Patreon Goal #3 Unlocked! All Thanks To You!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 02, 2017 09:43 PMThanks to the kind support of Patreon supporters like you, we have just crossed the threshold for goal #3!
Volunteer Game Master IV Trainee
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 30, 2017 12:10 AMThe Level 4 Game Master will run regular sessions with various people, at various locations. The GM IV is also the master trainer of all other GMs, and the senior level team leader. The GM IV provides advocacy, public speaking, training for players, game masters, educators, and therapists for Role-playing games. Volunteer-level free training begins immediately.
Volunteer Game Master III - Therapist & Trainer, Trainee
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 30, 2017 12:07 AMA senior level position. The Volunteer Game Master III (GM) Trainee provides role-playing game, and optional music, services to people with specific therapeutic needs (RPG Therapy), and provide RPG training (RPG Education) to people wishing to learn similar skills. Volunteer-level free training begins immediately.
Volunteer Game Master I & Player Trainer, Trainee
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 09, 2018 09:15 AMA mid-level position. The Volunteer Level 1 Professional Volunteer Game Master (GM) Trainee will learn to run RPG sessions in accordance with RPG Research standards. Sessions are for a broad range of participant populations, at various locations. We do offer training for those wishing to develop the appropriate skills, and willing to regularly attend the free weekly training sessions.
Volunteer Game Master II & Entry-Level GM Trainer, Trainee
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Mar 07, 2018 01:57 PMA senior level position. The volunteer Game Master II (GM) provides role-playing game, and optional music, services to people with specific needs, and provide RPG training for entry-level Game Masters to those wishing to learn similar skills. Volunteer-level free training begins immediately.
Volunteer Role-Playing Game Writer I Trainee
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 29, 2017 11:58 PMAn entry-level position. The Role-Playing Game Writer I, working with other staff members, develops, documents, and updates our TR based role-playing game adventures and related documents. Adventures are created for various projects, and created on a project specific basis as needed. Volunteer-level free training begins immediately.
Volunteer RPG Facilitator I Trainee
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 18, 2018 10:54 PMAn entry level position. Help organize, manage, and facilitate RPG and related events using role-playing games, drum circles, and other recreational activities at various locations, conventions, and other events. Volunteer-level free training begins immediately.
Volunteer RPG Advocate I Trainee
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2018 09:42 AMAn Entry Level Position. The Volunteer RPG Advocate Trainee, Level 1, promotes and advocates for role-playing games and related endeavors, including: RPG advocacy and therapeutic recreation advocacy.
Volunteer RPG Player Archetype II Trainee - Education Settings
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 18, 2018 11:41 PMThis is an entry-to-mid-level volunteer position. The player archetype is responsible for filling the role of various role-playing gamer "types" in education settings. The participant takes on various Player Archetype roles to help train Game Master Educators to learn how to address such situations more effectively. Types include: disruptive student, distractable student, zoned-out student, argumentative student, student with various LDs, etc.
Volunteer RPG Player Archetype II Trainee - Therapeutic Settings
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 18, 2018 11:28 PMThis is an antry-to-mid-level volunteer position. The level 1 player archetype is responsible for filling the role of various role-playing gamer "types". The Level 2 Player Archetype, for Therapeutic Settings, is a staff member that has been trained to respectfully and professionally fulfil this role in therapeutic settings. The participant takes on various Player Archetype roles to help train Game Master Therapists to learn how to address such situations more effectively. Therapeutic player archetype examples include: Autism spectrum, MD, CP, brain injury, etc. This is an approach similar to roles played in First Aid, ICU, Search & Rescue, talk therapy, and similar training programs. This is an excellent means of gaining experience toward other RPG professional positions.
Volunteer RPG Player Archetype I Trainee (Volunteer / Entry-level / Trainee)
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 29, 2017 10:26 PMThis 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.
Ryan Allison (Past Volunteer)
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 20, 2017 09:27 PMRyan is an avid RPG player and training as an RPG Advocate and Trainer. He is also a master of the culinary arts and hospitality. Another specialty of Mr. Allison is the art of Garde Manger (Fruit and Vegetable Artistry).
Jacob Jones
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 29, 2017 08:52 PMJacob is an avid RPG player, Game Master, and training as an RPG Advocate and Trainer. He is also an excellent professional master of the culinary arts.
Danielle Whitworth
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 29, 2017 08:50 PMDanielle is training as recreational therapist at Eastern Washington University, she is also training as an RPG Advocate and RPG Trainer.
John Welker
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 29, 2017 10:20 AMJohn Welker received his Licensed Practical Nurse certification in 1995 and has worked in many care facilities, he has been involved with role-playing games since 1979, and is working toward being the first fully certified RPG Therapeutic RPG Trainer. He is also a military veteran.
Brad Kane
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 17, 2017 03:46 PMBrad joined the core volunteer team in November 2017. In addition to his diverse and extensive RPG background he is a professional firefighter, dispatcher, and EMT.
Charles Loyd
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 17, 2017 09:49 AMCharles joined the core volunteer team in September 2017.
Daniel Ivey
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 28, 2017 12:28 AMDaniel joined the core volunteer team in November 2017. He has years of experience with D&D from 2nd edition on up.
Wizards of the Coast Dungeons & Dragons D&D Conference Call Results
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 28, 2017 05:32 PMHere are the results from our conference call with Wizards of the Coast (sub of Hasbro), regarding permissions for using Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) for education, therapy, entertainment, training, etc. in free and paid settings...
Hawke Robinson
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 18, 2018 01:56 PMHawke Robinson is the founder of The RPG Research Project, Primary Investigator (PI), is registered with the Washington State Department of Health as a Recreational Therapist, and working toward his national CTRS.
Drake Robinson
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Apr 10, 2018 04:17 PMDrake is an aspiring writer, an avid role-playing gamer since 2004, has co-written and been game master for a number of the adventures used in gaming conventions, and written a number of (unpublished) fantasy and science fiction short stories and novellas.
Heather Allison (Past Volunteer)
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 20, 2017 09:30 PMHeather is an avid tabletop role-playing gamer, and a wonderful volunteer!
Karla McCallum (Past Volunteer)
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 20, 2017 09:28 PMKarla was very briefly associated with The RPG Research Project, but for only a few weeks in June and July of 2017.
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