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Old Research Repository
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Aug 16, 2017
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last modified
Jul 10, 2022 05:27 PM
This is RPG Research's older research repository. We are currently moving more than 3,000 content items (1 multi-page essay equals 1 content item) from this old site to our new repository at www.rpgresearch.com/research . The new repository is better organized and formatted, but it takes months for our volunteers to move all this content from the old site to the new site, so we are keeping the old repository available until the move is complete. All new research is being added to the new repository, no new research is being added to this old repository as of 2018.
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Optimizing the RPG Experience for Building Camaraderie As Quickly and Strongly as possible
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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filed under:
Camaradarie building,
blog posting,
Research Question / Discussion Topic
Drawing on Therapeutic Recreation theories, methodologies, and protocols, there are a number of "ice breaking" techniques when forming new groups, to help improve building camaraderie. Also taking into account Tuckman's theories on group formation (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing (Adjourning/Mourning)). This article combines all those concepts with using role-playing games to achieve these goals, and techniques for optimizing the RPG experience to improve this process, as well as some examples of games that build some aspects into their systems. This is a work in progress.
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Blog
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Player Archetypes
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Apr 30, 2018
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last modified
May 08, 2023 08:12 AM
There are a number of archetypes (stereotypes) that some players fall into. Most players progress through a few stages before they find their comfort zone, and can be influenced greatly by the GM type, and the fellow players. These may be inevitable developmental experiences to some extent, while others get "stuck" in stereotyped behaviors that can be a hindrance to the enjoyment of game play for the other participants. 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.
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Archives
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The RPG Research Project Specific Archives
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Project Archives
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Recent Discussion Partial Short List of RPG Benefits
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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filed under:
Potential RPG Research Question,
blog posting
Here are excerpts from a recent email summarizing just a few of the many benefits of RPGs...
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Role-playing Game Therapy Related Domains
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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filed under:
blog,
blog posting,
rpg for therapy,
research
Added a section to the front page enumerating the existing psychological domains that are applicable in a role-playing game therapy context...
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Role-Playing Gamers Have More Empathy Than Non-Gamers
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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filed under:
archived article,
Others' research,
correlative research,
Aspect: Empathy,
News,
Archive
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.
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RPG Handbook Wiki Original Source Document
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Nov 09, 2016
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last modified
Dec 08, 2022 02:57 PM
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filed under:
Discipline: RPGT (Role-Playing Game Therapy),
Handbook of Practice,
Discipline: TR/RT
Here is the source document that is being converted to the wiki version of the RPG Handbook of Practice.
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RPG Handbook
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Wiki Version
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RPG Program Plan for Public Transit Education, ASD, PDD, & Others
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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filed under:
pdd / asd / autism spectrum
This program is usable for any populations, and professionals in other disciplines, wishing to teach participants to gain competence and confidence in using their local public transit system. This posting is an older prototype posting, there are now more updated versions of this program.
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RPG Research 2015 Update
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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filed under:
blog,
News,
video,
RPG Research Project Updates
Here is a video summary of the past year, and upcoming year, for the RPG Research Project.
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RPG Research on Dragon Talk 20180122 Transcript
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Feb 07, 2018
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last modified
Nov 28, 2022 12:45 PM
As requested, here is the transcript from the January 22nd, 2018 interview of RPG Research members on the Hasbro Wizards of the Coast "Dragon Talk" show, including Hawke Robinson and John Welker. This transcript attempts to help those in the Deaf & HoH communities, and those with visual impairments using screen readers.
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The RPG Research Project Specific Archives
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Transcripts