Blog Collection

by Hawke Robinson published 6 years ago, last modified 2 years ago
In this collection you will find the latest RPG Research community Blog Postings throughout the entire RPG Research website. These are less formal but usually more timely postings, provide the more human community connection with the international volunteers helping make RPG Research possible. Remember, we are all unpaid volunteers, doing what we can to help improve the overall human condition, so please be kind and supportive.
Middle-earth d20 Loremaster's Guide Delayed Middle-earth d20 Loremaster's Guide Delayed
by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

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...

Preview Review of Adventures in Middle-earth Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Player's Guide Preview Review of Adventures in Middle-earth Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Player's Guide
by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

The 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!

The Muscular Dystrophy Association The Muscular Dystrophy Association
by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Finished 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 Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

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!

Status Update October 2016 Status Update October 2016
by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

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...

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 Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

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)!

2nd Attempt RPG Research Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer Prototype Purchase 2nd Attempt RPG Research Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer Prototype Purchase
by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

UPDATE 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...

Considering Patreon Launch
by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:28 AM

Some people suggested looking at Patreon.com as a possible means of funding for the RPG Research project, from the community most interested in the project's goals. I have a draft page set up now, and would like feedback to help further polish the page...

Delayed for an Indeterminate Period of Time, Working Toward Solutions
by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

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...

Game to Grow Episode 1 Game to Grow Episode 1
by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Join 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...

Have Fun Learning InfoSec Through Role-playing Gaming Have Fun Learning InfoSec Through Role-playing Gaming
by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Tonight 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.

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