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4 Big Questions
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 13, 2018 05:15 PMAs summarized in Babylon 5, and applicable to RPG character development, and player goals...

Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer Tour #3 May 5-7, 2017
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified May 08, 2017 10:55 AMRPG Therapeutics LLC, RPG Research, now on the third tour with the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer! See the map for tour route. Drop on by and say hi!

Preparing for RPG Research Presentation at WSTRA 17
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Apr 24, 2017 05:53 PMUPDATE: 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.
Tax Court Denies Exempt Status To Group Using Trading Card Games To Promote Sobriety
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Apr 04, 2017 12:24 AM"GameHearts was founded to promote sobriety by providing alternative gaming activities. "

RPG Research Short Status Update
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Apr 03, 2017 05:56 PMJust a quick status update about today's activities related to the RPG Research Project's recent activities...

RPG Trailer: Legends Through Shadow
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Feb 24, 2017 12:59 PMA 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.
2017 Schedule So Far
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Feb 15, 2017 01:42 PMThings are really ramping up. Here is what the schedule for the year is looking like so far...

RPG Research Podcast Episode 6
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Feb 08, 2017 04:42 PMJust finished recording episode 6 of The RPG Research Podcast w/ John Welker & Hawke Robinson. Includes video this time.

Adventures in Middle-earth Group 2
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 17, 2020 12:27 PMIt 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.

The Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer Second Tour - Feb 2-4, 2017
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jan 27, 2017 05:27 PMThe RPG Trailer will be on a second tour February 2nd through 4th, from Spokane, Washington, to Portland, Oregon (and back).
Interactive Complexity Coding
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jan 08, 2017 11:04 PMWhere this will be accepted is still unclear, but it is something I came across during my time with Play Therapy, that seems very appropriate for Recreation Therapy / Therapeutic Recreation (RT / TR) and possibly some forms of RPG Therapy. It might only be applicable for mental health clients. I ran it by several professors, and facilities managers, and they were intrigued, but unable to provide further clarification. I welcome additional feedback from others.

Middle-earth d20 Loremaster's Guide Delayed
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Dec 23, 2016 10:55 AMThose 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...

Preview Review of Adventures in Middle-earth Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Player's Guide
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Dec 12, 2016 11:20 AMThe creators of The One Ring Role-Playing Game (TOR), have created the first licensed D&D-based Middle-earth RPG, "Adventures in Middle-earth". Here is a preview from a decades-long Tolkien-based gamer. 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. Definitely plan for this to be at Tolkien Moot XIII!

Japanese Researcher Study Indicates RPGs Effective for Helping People on the Autism Spectrum
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2020 06:41 PMJapanese researcher, Kohei Kato, has shown promising measurable results using role-playing games to improve the quality of life for people on the Autism Spectrum...
RPG Research Podcast Coming Soon!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 28, 2016 12:07 PMJohn Welker & Hawke Robinson will be recording the first monthly RPG Research podcast shortly!

RPG Handbook of Practice Wiki Back Online
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 11, 2016 10:47 AMAs per request, an updated wiki version of the handbook is now available, for public contribution...

Preview & Review of Middle-earth Adventures D&D 5e Role-Playing Game by Cubicle 7 & Mike Mearls
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 05, 2016 03:13 PMThe 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!

RPG Handbook of Practice Update
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 05, 2020 06:15 AMA new draft of the Therapeutic Recreation Role-Playing Gaming Handbook of Practice has been uploaded. This is as always a Request for Comments (RFC), and additional contributors. Would folks be interested in contributing if I once again setup a Wiki version?

A Good Problem to Have, So Many Opportunities to Help Others! But Sharing Warning to Self...
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 04, 2016 12:01 AMSharing Caution to Self, Beware Too Many Brands in the Fire, This is a reminder to myself, but also to share (because it is a good "problem" to have), about needing to throttle back from adding too many brands in the fire (to mix metaphors)...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 03, 2016 11:31 PMFinished a wonderful meeting at the Spokane HQ for the MDA. They are interested in collaborating on efforts to use Role-Playing Games to help those people with Muscular Dystrophy (MD).
Adventures in Middle-earth D&D 5e Tolkien-based Gaming
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 30, 2016 02:22 AMWhile 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!
DUNGEONS OF THE MIND: TABLETOP RPGS AS SOCIAL THERAPY
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 25, 2016 12:00 PMAn article on Killscreen.com, "DUNGEONS OF THE MIND: TABLETOP RPGS AS SOCIAL THERAPY" by Chris Berg was just published. It includes a range of RPG researchers and therapists from a variety of disciplines including: drama therapy, family therapy, sociology, recreation therapy / therapeutic recreation, and more!

The new Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer prototype, the RPG Research International Community, and RPG Therapeutics, Featured on KREM 2 News & Northwest Cable News!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2020 06:50 PMOn 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)!

RPG Trailer First Tour Scheduling
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Mar 04, 2017 10:36 PMNow that I have the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer Prototype, I need to think about scheduling... How about a little mini tour!

The Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer Prototype Is Now A Reality
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 04, 2016 11:34 AMThe wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer prototype is now a reality! Based in Spokane, and hoping to provide services throughout North America. The first session is scheduled for next week...

Picking up Wheelchair Friendly RPG Research Trailer Prototype Thursday September 29, 1:00 PM
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 29, 2016 10:07 PMAfter an 18 month-long search, a previous attempting falling through last week due to vandalism/theft, scheduled for 2nd attempt at picking up a prototype of the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer Thursday, September 29th, 2016, at 1:00 pm...

Thoughts on RPG Assessment Process
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 19, 2017 12:04 PMThis was triggered by someone's question in a Facebook group, and I thought it worthwhile to repost here, in a more legible format, and more useful platform...

2nd Attempt RPG Research Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer Prototype Purchase
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Aug 28, 2018 10:28 PMUPDATE 20160926 Second Attempt: Well, I did it, I went ahead and bought the Forest River Vengeance 19V using my own funds. I didn't dip into the donation funds. Still saving donations money for the more optimal custom-build down the road, while I use the prototype to work out logistics, legal, and other hoops...

"Are you available to develop a therapeutic role play video game?"
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Aug 31, 2016 01:10 AMSomeone just emailed me this question today. Considering my 30+ years in tech, my 30+ years in RPGs, and 12+ years in recreation therapy and RPG therapy, certainly my overall default answer would be a resounding YES! But in reality it depends on the details of course...

Delayed for an Indeterminate Period of Time, Working Toward Solutions
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 06, 2016 08:35 PMIt 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...
Google Business offers no industry categories for Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, or even generic "Therapy"
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Aug 12, 2016 12:23 PMIn creating the Google "My Business" page, I found there are no categories even close to Recreation Therapy (RT), Therapeutic Recreation (TR), Music Therapy, or even a generic "Therapy", and yet they have "Reiki Therapy" and other far more obscure offerings...

Interdisciplinary RPG Therapeutics
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 18, 2020 03:05 PMWhile 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...

Have Fun Learning InfoSec Through Role-playing Gaming
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 12, 2020 08:23 AMTonight I begin play-testing the brand new Cryptomancer RPG by Chad Walker. It is a role-playing game specifically useful for teaching the basics of Information Security (InfoSec) to laymen (and professionals), in a fun way. It is first and foremost designed as a fun fantasy RPG setting (with the InfoSec twist), that just happens to teach basic InfoSec concepts and good (and bad) practices as a byproduct of participation.

Avista (Energy Company) Worker and RPG Research Discussion on RPG-based Professional Training
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 12, 2020 08:04 AMI just had a surprising dialog with some Avista (my local power company) workers regarding role-playing games...

Game to Grow Episode 1
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 11, 2016 03:42 PMJoin the live broadcast Monday, July 11th, 5:00 pm Pacific time. The first episode in the monthly series on the benefits and uses of games...

The Original Cast & Story "The Gamers" Movie Funding Now Underway!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 05, 2016 11:31 AMIn 2002, it all began with the original "The Gamers" movie. Now 15 years later, it is time to finish the story, and you can make it happen!

Escapism and Gaming
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2020 10:50 AMThe 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...

RPG Training Programs
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 27, 2020 04:09 PMThe RPG Therapeutics LLC website has updated the section of the site listing training options for "Introduction to RPG Training Series", "Role-Playing Game Advocate", "RPG Facilitator", "Game Master in Education", and "Game Master in Therapy" and "Introduction" series of training and certification programs.

Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer Video Summary
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 14, 2016 10:45 AMA video summary about the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer ...

Presention on Conflict and Barriers to Interpersonal Effectiveness Addressing Inculcated Stereotyping and Prejudice toward RPG
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 24, 2020 08:32 PMA presentation I created back in 2014 for PSYC 315 "Pyschology of Human Relations" course at Eastern Washington University (EWU) on the biases and stereotyping between RPG, gamers, and non-gamers.

Hawke Mostly Offline over the Summer
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 06, 2016 10:21 PMThis won't impact the RPG Research community. Just an FYI for folks that I am personally going to be mostly offline most of the coming summer. This _may_ include periodically being in the wilderness where there isn't any cell phone signal (let alone Internet)...
King Tut's dagger blade made from meteorite
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 06, 2016 10:16 PMKing Tut's dagger blade made from meteorite, study confirms Weapon was made by hammering in 14th century BC, 600 years before iron smelting developed in Egypt.

Call for Participants - ASL Gaming!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 21, 2020 05:50 AMDo you know ASL? Are you Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Hearing with ASL? Do you like fun games? There is a group putting together an online (via video) gaming group, and they would love to hear from you!
Gender bias issues in RPG Industry
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 06, 2016 10:14 PMJune 1st, 4:43 pm, 2016. There is an article making the rounds titled "Publishers: STOP HIRING ARTISTS WHO CAN’T FOLLOW DIRECTIONS", which includes includes issues related to some of the current research on gender experiences in the gaming industry and community...

RPG Trailer Benefits FAQ
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 06, 2016 10:09 PMJune 2nd, 12:59 am, 2016. Someone was recently asking again, "what are the benefits of the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer", so I am re-posting it here for others in case you had similar questions and missed the FAQs section of the trailer's website...

Presentation Video for Texas State University / Living Games Pre-Conference
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 18, 2016 02:25 PMA short 14 minute summary, created for the Texas State University (TSU) / Living Games 2016 Conference/Pre-conference
Fun and Function, How RPG Can Heal
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2020 10:56 AMAn interview from some months ago, "FUN AND FUNCTION: HOW RPGS CAN HEAL YOUR MIND AND BODY" Posted on March 21, 2016 by Kit Partin...
Classcraft.com
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jan 16, 2017 12:10 PMNo time to research this right now, but stumbled across: http://www.classcraft.com will be interesting to delve into after finals are over. Anyone had any experience with it?
Hipsters & Boardgames
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 07, 2016 10:16 AMA 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"...

Planning for VR/AR integration/supplementation of RPG/LARP
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 19, 2017 11:33 PMI am in the middle of finals right now, but will be looking into trying to test out Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) TRPG & LARP using a combination of items...

1985, The First Kernels of The RPG Research Project
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 03, 2016 01:57 AMSomeone recently questioned how I could have first started the initial threads of research that lead to The RPG Research Project as far back as around 1985. Here is some information...

Call for RPG/LARP Bibliography Volunteers
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 02, 2016 01:23 PMThe 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...

RPG in Prisons
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 21, 2020 05:38 AMAn archived article from 2010 was recently doing the rounds in Facebook RPG groups, here is more information on the topic and some of my relevant thoughts and experiences.

Approximate Group Demographics
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 10, 2017 12:21 PMThis is just a rough approximation summarizing the demographics of the players in my groups since coming to Spokane in 2004...

Intense PTSD Class Yesterday
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified May 10, 2016 11:17 AMIn yesterday's class on trauma & PTSD, with the mid-term taking place tomorrow, at the end of the class we had a young Afghanistan veteran share his experiences with PTSD, it was intense to say the least...

2 Day Workshop Intro to Compassion Focused Therapy
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Apr 28, 2016 10:33 AMI am attending a 2 day workshop on CFT this week, all day Thursday & Friday, in Spokane, Washington...

En Route to Journey Quest 3!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Apr 11, 2016 12:20 AMI 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"...
Harassment and Worse in RPG Industry & Community
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 27, 2020 03:44 PMA 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...

Very busy week! EWU, TSU, WSTRA, & WSU.
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 25, 2020 10:07 AMI am taking a quick few minutes for a mental break to provide just a quick blurb in case you thought I fell off the planet... :-)

WSTRA Conference 17
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 25, 2020 09:42 AMI am Presenting on RPGs for Therapy & Education at Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association 17th Annual conference (WSTRA Con 17), April 2nd.
Working on RPG Research Presentation Videos
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 25, 2020 09:54 AMI am now working on a presentation video from the PNWATRA conference.

How far to go with trolls?
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Aug 22, 2017 04:24 PMRecently in a Facebook conversation regarding the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer, I had some interaction with what turned out to be a troll. At first I thought it might be a legitimate interaction, but only too late was it clear they were otherwise... I thought it would be fun to post the interaction here for future reference.

JourneyQuest is at Death's Door - 34 Hours Remain to Save JourneyQuest
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Feb 18, 2016 01:03 PMWe 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!

Returned from Speaking at 2016 PNATRA Conference in Portland
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jan 30, 2016 05:12 PMLate last night I returned home from speaking at the 2016 Pacific Northwest American Therapeutic Recreation Association conference...
PNW RPG Research – RPG Therapy
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2020 04:28 PMPosted 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...

Mockery of Gamers
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2020 04:36 PMIn a Facebook group posting, someone stated: "I question why America sees LARPing as something to be mocked". Here is a response...

ADD/ADHD Classroom Modifications: Gamification - Competitive vs. Cooperative
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 05, 2020 07:33 AMThis is a less formal, discussion posting. Not really cleaned up, since I have other deadlines looming where I need to focus my time. But I wanted to post it while thinking about it, before it gets buried by other projects. It is a slightly lengthy, not quite essay, regarding my concerns about the recommendations for "gamification" of instruction in the classroom, especially competitive versus cooperative. It is posted more as a forum discussion request. I look forward to everyone's comments. At the time of this posting I was taking an elective course in Teaching Youth & Teens with ADD / ADHD & Executive Function (EF) Deficits. Basically how to understand and provide appropriate adaptations when teaching this population group. Part of the course includes online discussions. I thought I would save for discussion outside of the classroom, my postings of related topics. I welcome feedback from others...
ADD/ADHD Students Part 1
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 27, 2020 01:44 PMI am currently taking an elective course in Teaching Youth & Teens with ADD / ADHD & Executive Function (EF) Deficits. Basically how to understand and provide appropriate adaptations when teaching this population group. Part of the course includes online discussions. I thought I would save for discussion outside of the classroom, my postings of related topics. I welcome feedback from others...

Invited to Speak at WSTRA Con XVII
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jan 14, 2016 09:21 PMI was just contacted by Professor Emily Messina, PhD, CTRS, President of the Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association. She has invited me to speak again at their upcoming 17th annual conference...

Role-Playing Gamers Have More Empathy Than Non-Gamers
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2020 11:08 AMAn 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.

RPG Research Upcoming Conferences Early 2016
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jan 14, 2016 06:14 PMHere 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.

RPG Research 2015 Update
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified May 22, 2016 02:20 AMHere is a video summary of the past year, and upcoming year, for the RPG Research Project.

Video from The Two Bards on The RPG Trailer
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Dec 30, 2015 05:57 PMA 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.

Effects of Trait Hostility and Violent Video Games
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2020 10:36 AMEffects of Trait Hostility, Mapping Interface, and Character Identification on Aggressive Thoughts and Overall Game Experience After Playing a Violent Video Game - Younbo Jung, PhD, Namkee Park, PhD, and Kwan Min Lee, PhD - Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
Thank you Anonymous for your donation!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 27, 2020 02:14 PMA donor preferring to remain anonymous kindly supported the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer with a donation.

RPG Research Project Presenting at PNWATRA Conference January 2016 in Portland OR
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified May 15, 2017 06:27 PMThe 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.
Website User Account Self-Registration Now Available
— by admin — last modified Oct 27, 2020 02:14 PMWe had some technical issues requiring disabling of users creating new accounts. We believe those issues are now resolved. You can now create your own accounts on the website so that you can participate in the forum, comments, uploads, etc. Thank you for your patience and support!

If You Like RPG - Have You Seen "The Gamers" Movies?
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 04, 2015 04:21 PMI am amazed how many avid role-playing gamers I run into that haven't even heard of The Gamers movies by Dead Gentlemen Productions and Zombie Orpheus Entertainment members. If you love role-playing games, you should have seen The Gamers movies. Help Zombie Orpheus Entertainment get to the next goal of The Gamers: The Series!

24 Hour Gaming Event - Fund Raiser for Children's Miracle Network - Extra Life
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 03, 2015 10:04 AMJoin the fun: 24 hour Spokane Gaming Event - Saturday to Sunday, November 7-8 - Fund Raiser for Children's Hospital - Extra Life Event
Thank you Christopher Kelly!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:12 PMThank you Christopher Kelly, for donating $20 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!

Example Dialog regarding RPG Therapy on TheRpgSite.com
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 15, 2015 02:50 PMThere 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...

Michael Tresca Interview of RPG Research's Hawke Robinson - Part 3 of 3
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 15, 2015 08:29 PMHawke Robinson is founder and Primary Investigator for The RPG Research Project, and the creation of the RPG Trailer. Michael Tresca: "I've known Hawke Robinson, Washington State registered Recreation Therapist (#RE60526204) for some time but haven't gotten a chance to interview him before." This is part 3 of 3 parts to this interview...

HBO's VICE Documentary Article Mentions Hawke Robinson & RPG Research - "Denmark - LARPing Is the Future of Education"
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 12, 2020 08:29 AMHBO's VICE Media - At This Danish School, LARPing Is the Future of Education October 7, 2015, By Mike Pearl.

Amalgamation 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
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jul 10, 2018 12:38 AMIt 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...

Thank You Anonymous!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:13 PMThank you Anonymous, for donating $20 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!

Thank You Sandra Buskirk!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:14 PMThank you Sandra Buskirk, for donating $25 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!

Thank you Barry Drake!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:14 PMThank you Barry Drake, for donating $100 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!

Thank You John Muir!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:14 PMThank you John Muir, for donating $40 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!

Thank You Michael Tresca!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:25 PMThank you Michael Tresca, for donating $25 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!

Thank you Anonymous!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:26 PMThank you Anonymous, for donating $25 to the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer fund raiser!

Focusing on Coursework for Fall Quarter
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:26 PMWell, it is that time of year again, the university's quarter has started back up, so in addition to my usual full time parenting, I will be heads-down focusing on coursework. This means I won't be hanging out on the social networks and such, since I only use that for community building and not for personal use...

Pax Video: RPG for Youth Skill Development
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Jun 11, 2020 04:30 PMA recently formed organization (2013) roughly in the Seattle area (Kirkland, Washington more specifically), called Wheelhouse Workshop, spoke at this year's PAX Prime. Here is a video of their discussion about using role-playing games to help develop skills for teenagers...

Michael Tresca Interview of RPG Research's Hawke Robinson - Part 2 of 3
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 15, 2015 02:55 PMHawke Robinson is founder and Primary Investigator for The RPG Research Project, and the creation of the RPG Trailer. Michael Tresca: "I've known Hawke Robinson, Washington State registered Recreation Therapist (#RE60526204) for some time but haven't gotten a chance to interview him before." This is part 2 of 3 parts to this interview...

RPG Related Panel Recordings from WorldCon 73 Sasquan
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 23, 2015 12:02 PMIf you missed the 3 panels I was on, or wished to review them if you were able to attend them at the 73rd Annual World Science Fiction convention aka Sasquan, here are links to recordings of each.

Join RPG Research's Hawke Robinson Live Q&A on #RPGNET Hosted by Dan Davenport
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified May 10, 2016 11:12 AMJoin the Q&A Session on the #RPGNET Chat server. Dan will be hosting as Hawke Robinson, founder of The RPG Research Project, discusses his research on the effects of role-playing games, and discusses the wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer campaign. Join us live Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Central Time...

Thank you Sarah Lynne Bowman!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:37 PMThank you very much for donating to the fund raiser for building the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer.

Thank you Michael Auayan!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 28, 2020 01:38 PMThank you very much for donating to the fund raiser for building the wheelchair friendly RPG Trailer.

Join Live RPG Research Q&A on #RPGNET
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 30, 2020 09:13 AMJoin the Q&A Session on the #RPGNET Chat server. Dan will be hosting as Hawke Robinson, founder of The RPG Research Project, discusses his research on the effects of role-playing games, and discusses the wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer campaign. Join us live Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Central Time...

Michael Tresca Interview of RPG Research's Hawke Robinson - Part 1 of 3
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 30, 2020 09:21 AMHawke Robinson is founder and Primary Investigator for The RPG Research Project, and the creation of the RPG Trailer. Michael Tresca: "I've known Hawke Robinson, Washington State registered Recreation Therapist (#RE60526204) for some time but haven't gotten a chance to interview him before." This is part 1 of 3 parts to this interview...

Another Interview by HBO VICE Documentary Group of Hawke Robinson Founder of the RPG Research Project
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Oct 30, 2020 09:30 AMAnother member of the documentary group VICE, as seen on HBO and online, has asked for another interview regarding Autism Spectrum and role-playing games.
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