RPG Research Podcast Episode 1

The inaugural episode of The RPG Research Podcast.

Recorded December 4th and 8th, 2016.

Sorry about the audio cutting out, static, left and right, and even cuts out in some place for some unknown reason. Due to such issues betting even worse, part 2 is merged to mono.Do not know why the heck it kept doing that. Hopefully won't be a problem in future podcasts.  So sorry about that. Saved as much as possible. I hope you still find it worth your time with the depth and breadth of content covered. I did the best I could to fix it, but there are obvious cuts, static from boosting the nearly dead sections, etc. All the of the following episodes are much better, this first episode was a technical disaster, but please don't let that dissuade you from the rich content discussion.

The good news is that none of the other episodes (currently 2 through 6) have these audio problems.

After the podcast is recorded, it is almost immediately available in raw form to Patreon supporters of the RPG Research Project AT LEAST one to two weeks before the public (depending on your support level)! 

Here is a list of the topics discussed, with links where relevant. Additional links can be found in the "References" section further down this page.

Listen/Stream Online:

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Filesize:  99.5 MB

Format: 192kbps MP3

Duration: 1:09:07

Discussion Forum: http://rpgresearch.com/community-discussion/forum/rpg-research-podcast

Discussion Email List: https://groups.google.com/group/rpgresearch

Contents

• Introduction: John Welker & Hawke Robinson
• Hawke & John at WorldCon 73 - http://rpgresearch.com/blog/panel-recordings-from-worldcon-73-sasquan
• Phyllis Eide, PhD, WSU - http://directory.nursing.wsu.edu/default.aspx?id=116
• Hawke, John, & Others at 2015 Extra-Life 24 hours RPG session - http://rpgresearch.com/news/24-hour-gaming-event-fund-raiser-for-childrens-miracle-network-extra-life
• John's Sasquan Gaming (Photos) - http://www.spokanerpg.com/archives/images/worldcon-73
• John, 21 years in U.S. Army, using role-playing games for squad tactics, including Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and dice for training soldiers, "No plan survive initial contact with the enemy".
• John, Role-Playing Game Association (RPGA) Judge
• John, GenCon open gaming tournaments.
• John, while in Army became a nurse.
• John, also worked Sacred Heart Hospital, pediatrics, labor & delivery, geriatric, psych units, long term care, home health care, tracheotomy patients.
• Hawke, with the doctor, delivered more of each of his 3 sons.
• John, Spokane Wizards of the Coast Delegate, then Spokane Local Area Coordinator for D&D Adventurer's League.
• John, founder of Spokane Area Gaming Alliance (SAGA) - http://spokanerpg.com/saga
• John, hosted at Hawke's house, 2015 Extra-life 25 hours RPG live streaming - http://spokanerpg.com/blogs/extra-life-24-hour-gaming-event-november-7-2015
• John at Uncle's 2016 Extra-life 24 hours RPG Session (John did first 12 hour shift) - https://www.twitch.tv/londonfogg 
• Hawke started RPG around 1978/79.
• Hawke, teaching RPGs around 1985 at Realms of Inquiry "A School for Gifted & Talented Children" - 
• Hawke, created and hosted two RPGA conventions in Salt Lake City, Utah around 1986 & 1987. First one around 12 players, second around 50.
• Hawke's RPG Collection videos/photos:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYcgK_nrMZw
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upns7UnJWBg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzoBNmcbxKU&t=634s
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIttNNL_rA0
• http://rpgresearch.com/documents/primary/images/game-rooms/hawke-game-room-1b/dsc-2553.jpg/view
• http://rpgresearch.com/documents/primary/images/game-rooms/hawke-game-room-1b/dsc-2556.jpg/view
• http://rpgresearch.com/documents/primary/images/game-rooms
• Hawke's Music, "The Synthetic Zen", Musical Instruments Collection:
• http://syntheticzen.com/blog/my-instrument-collection
• http://syntheticzen.com/images/instruments
• Hawke's other background information - http://www.hawkenterprising.com
• The RPG Research Project root began around 1985, formalized in 2004, community website established in 2006.
• Hawke, Eastern Washington University, Interdisciplinary degree (in progress): Recreation Therapy, Music, Neuroscience, & Research Psychology
• Hawke, Working toward NCTRC CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) - http://nctrc.org
• Hawke, Member of:
• Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association (WSTRA) - http://wstra.org
• Pacific Northwest Therapeutic Recreation Association (PNWTRA) - http://pnwtra.org
• American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) - http://atra-online.com
• Hawke's Washington State Registration as a Recreational Therapist in 2014:#RE60526204 - https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch/SearchCriteria.aspx
• Hawke, working with the following populations: ASD/PDD, at-risk youth, brain injury (stroke, TBI, etc.), spinal cord injury, HIV/AIDS, geriatric, drug rehab, DD/DI, social skills development, social & agoraphobia, MD, CP, and more.
• Trying to get everyone to share their research together, rather than working in silos, taking an opensource approach, at http://rpgresearch.com 
• Trying to establish professional standards
• Role-Playing Gaming Handbook of Practice - http://rpgresearch.com/documents/primary/rpg-handbook-of-practice-for-education-therapy/rfc-for-rpg-tr-handbook
• TR RPG Handbook of Practice Wiki - http://rpgresearch.com/documents/rpg-research-project/archives/rpg-tr-handbook-of-practice/wiki-version
• RPG Glossary, Bibliography, Wiki - http://rpgresearch.com/documents/wiki
• Hawke, 4x ASE certified technician, instructor: American Automotive Institute, instructor: Bryman Schools (computer graphics program creator), creator/instructor: The Computer Schools.
• Hawke, professional photographer: http://www.hawkenterprising.com/archives/images/hawke-studios
• Hawke, lumberjack, construction, and mining worker, The Lost Packer Mine, Idaho.
• Hawke, Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) - Doxie Hatch Medical, Murray, Utah
• Hawke, Habilitation Therapist for Hillcrest Care Center, Sandy, Utah.
• Hawke, currently providing all services for free.
• RPG Research Podcast will cover all research related to the effects of all RPG formats: tabletop, live-action, computer-based, and solo adventure books/modules.
• Pre-recorded shows for now, if Patreon goals reached, will become more frequent, and even live broadcasts.
• Support on Patreon: http://patreon.com/rpgresearch

• John, theatrical background, Zombie on Z-Nation "Zombie on fire", etc. - (John, do you have any photos, imdb, or video clips to link this?) 
• Hawke in "The Gamers - Hands of Fate", and "Journey Quest 3 - The Pale Lady" - Hawke's Theatrical/performance Information - http://hawkenterprising.com/performance
• John's amazing beard growth - http://rpgresearch.com/documents/primary/images/staff/JohnWelkerWIN_20150605_160857.JPG/view
• Hawke shaved his head this past summer, Hawke as Pirate #2 "Arrrrrr", and Bar Patron in Journey Quest 3
• Watch (or buy the DVD with many extra features) The Gamers - Hands of Fate, Extended Edition - http://www.watchthegamers.com/ 
• Zombie Orpheus Entertainment - https://www.patreon.com/zombieorpheus
• Dead Gentlemen Productions - http://deadgentlemen.com/
• John's Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and other dance background - (John, do you have any links/photos/info for this?) Pre-internet 
• Hawke's tap dance background.
• RPG Research Patreon Rewards - http://rpgresearch.com/documents/faqs/the-rpg-research-patreon-rewards
• RPG Research Patreon Goals - http://rpgresearch.com/documents/faqs/the-rpg-research-patreon-goals
• Amalgamation of RPG Research videos, presentation, interviews, program plans, and more all on one page: http://rpgresearch.com/blog/amalgamation-of-panels-q-a-interviews-presentations-on-rpg-for-therapy-education
• Other significant people/groups in RPG Research and programs:
• Japan - Japanese Researcher on Role-Playing Games & Autism: Kohei Kato - http://rpgresearch.com/blog/japanese-researcher-shows-rpg-effective-for-helping-autism-spectrum
• Seattle - Wheelhouse Workshop Adam Johns (MA LMFT) & Adam Davis (MEd) - http://wheelhouseworkshop.com/ - youth/adolescent social skills development
• Pennsylvania - Jack Berkenstock & The Bodhana group - http://www.thebodhanagroup.org/ - Working with trauma and abuse victims (and perpetrators), and 
  • Save Against Fear - http://www.thebodhanagroup.org/about-the-convention
• Online - Game to Grow Video Project - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozOKqXHmJO8
• Texas - Professor Sarah Lynne Bowman, PhD - http://sarahlynnebowman.com/ - 
  • Living Games Conference - http://www.livinggamesconference.com/
  • WyrdCon Companion - http://www.wyrdcon.com/2014/05/the-wyrd-con-companion-book/
  • Book: The Functions of Role-Playing Games - https://www.amazon.com/Functions-Role-Playing-Games-Participants-Community/dp/0786447109/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486780567&sr=8-1&keywords=the+functions+of+role-playing+games
• "Dr B" - Raffael Boccamazzo, PsyD, LMHCA - https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Raffael_Boccamazzo_PsyD,LMHCA_Bellevue_Washington_160524
• LARP & Tabletop, immersion and "bleed". Professor Bowman covers this extensively.
• Combat, reenactment and Boffer LARP, vs. non-combat LARP.
• Camarilla, Mind's Eye Theater LARP - https://www.mindseyesociety.org/
• Game: Red Dragon Inn - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/24310/red-dragon-inn, played as a role-playing game (beyond it's design)
• LARP example - LARPS from the Factory - https://nordiclarp.org/wiki/Larps_from_the_Factory#Larpscripts
• LARP Example: The Hirelings.
• In-Character / Out of Character Bleed
• LARP bleed into personal life
• European LARP vs. American LARP
• Article: Killscreen - Dungeons of the Mind - http://rpgresearch.com/blog/dungeons-of-the-mind-tabletop-rpgs-as-social-therapy , includes Adam Johns & Adam Davis of Wheelhouse Workshop, Jack Berkenstock (MHS), Professor Bowman, Hawke Robinson.

• Sasquan Gaming at WorldCon 73 - https://www.facebook.com/sasquan
• The Id DM Interview of Hawke Robinson of RPG Research Project - https://theiddm.wordpress.com/2017/01/17/ego-check-with-the-id-dm-episode-7-hawke-robinson/
• Preview Review: Adventures in Middle-earth - http://rpgresearch.com/blog/preview-review-of-adventures-in-middle-earth-dungeons-dragons-5th-edition-players-guide
• Cubicle 7 games - http://cubicle7.co.uk/
• Overview Review: The One Ring Role-playing Game (TOR RPG) - http://cubicle7.co.uk/our-games/the-one-ring/
• Stance based combat rather than miniature based combat
• RPG Research TOR Sessions on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb1HjS3zPsY&list=PLFxQ97IdxF1oFBKx0sZXL0Peyk48Gebqg&index=2
• MERP = Iron Crown Enterprises Middle-earth Role-Playing
• Decipher's Lord of the Rings Role-Playing Game
• Role-Playing Games now full circle with the advent of Adventures in Middle-earth Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.
• The history and evolution of RPGs
• Tolkien's direct influence of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)
• Removal of Hobbit, End, Balrog, etc. due to copyright
• The Ea Tolkien Society - http://tolkienscholars.org
• Middle-earth Talk Radio - http://middle-earthtalk.com
• Other Minds Magazine - http://omzine.org
• Tolkien Moot - http://tolkienmoot.org
• D&D is the "lingua franca" of RPG, though hundreds of other systems arguably "better".
• Tolkien one of the most well known settings to introduce players to RPG.
• John D. Rateliff - http://www.sacnothscriptorium.com/
• The History of The Hobbit - https://www.amazon.com/History-Hobbit-John-D-Rateliff/dp/0007440820/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486548795&sr=8-1&keywords=the+history+of+the+hobbit
• John D. Rateliff at MerpCon / Tolkien Moot - http://tolkienmoot.org/archives/merpcon-iv-tolkienmoot-2008-summary
• Wizards of the coast's Tolkien-based role-playing game, full-working prototype back in the 1990s
• Now it has come full circle, Adventures in Middle-earth = TOR RPG + D&D 5e = AME - http://shop.cubicle7store.com/epages/es113347.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es113347_shop/Products/CB72799
• Hawke taught TOR RPG to a friend, who then introduced his young daughters, who are now developing their own RPG setting & system
• Hawke running multiple groups to play test AME.
• Christian gamers - TOR RPG accessible to this population. Later okay with D&D 5e Adventures in Middle-earth because of the setting.
• Their daughter's now avid RPGers, working on their own system and setting.
• What system and setting do you like to use for RPG Research? It varies...
• Using leisure interest and genre interest assessment forms
• Using pre-written adventure modules vs. creating fully from scratch adventure modules?
• Recreation Therapy / Therapeutic Recreation - http://atra-online.com
• Role-Playing Game program to help people on the Autism Spectrum learn the public transit system, transitions from tabletop RPG to LARP - http://rpgr.org/blog/using-role-playing-games-for-autism-spectrum-participants
• Original adventures, or published adventures, when to use which, in both non-therapeutic and therapeutic settings.
• Start with published modules to learn to GM, then when have some more experience, start creating your own adventures.
• RPG Player and GM trailing available at http://rpgtherapeutics.com/services/rpg-training-certification
• The RPG trailer on KREM 2 News & Northwest Cable News - http://rpgresearch.com/blog/RPG-Research-on-KREM-2-News
• The Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer website: http://rpgtrailer.com
• RPG _as_ assessment tool, reliability and validity? To be determined. 
• Token Economies and RPG, within the context of the game rules (XP, treasure, magic items, etc.).
• Token economies and RPG, other methods, toddlers LARP - http://rpgresearch.com/blog/creating-larp-program-for-autism-spectrum-toddlers-1
• Autism, PDD-NOS & Asperger's fact sheets | Token economy system for managing behaviors - http://www.autism-help.org/behavior-token-economy-system.htm
• Token Economy Systems - http://homepages.wmich.edu/~d2weeks/Token%20Economy.htm
• Tokens - http://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/pub/eres/EDSPC715_MCINTYRE/Tokens.html
• Token economy system - Definition, Purpose, Description, Risks, Normal results, Abnormal results - http://www.minddisorders.com/Py-Z/Token-economy-system.html
• Use of a token economy with seriously mentally ill patients: criticisms and misconceptions -- Corrigan 46 (12): 1258 -- Psychiatr Serv - http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/46/12/1258
• And even more examples, rewards of dice, miniatures, inspiration points, polished stones, cards, etc.
• EN World - https://www.enworld.com/ - News: Death of Game Designer - Creator of Lone Wolf (JOHN DO YOU HAVE THE LINK FOR THIS?)
• 1st Edition D&D Wood Box Auction (21 hours left) at 10K and counting! -  (JOHN DO YOU HAVE THE LINK FOR THIS?)
• The Original Dungeons & Dragons reprint collectors Box Set - Hawke's Video Review here (4 parts): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiHqRRQC1yE
• BECMI Dungeons & Dragons - Basic, Expert, Compaion, Masters, Immortal. Hawke's collection video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upns7UnJWBg
• Pathfinder's Society - http://paizo.com/pathfinderSociety
• Teaser for next episode:
• MAJOR Changes to Adventurer's League - http://dnd.wizards.com/playevents/organized-play
• Teaser for next episode: Using RPG character selection as assessment
• MDA
• Navos Mental health
• RPG Handbook of Practice
• RPG Glossary of Terms
• RPG Training and certification courses.

References

• The RPG Research Project Patreon: http://patreon.com/rpgresearch
• The RPG Research Project "Staff" - http://rpgresearch.com/about/staff/
• Tolkien Moot Annual Tolkien & Gaming Convention - http://tolkienmoot.org
• Merlyn's Games & Hobbies - http://merlyns.biz
• SAGA, Spokane Area Gaming Alliance - http://spokanerpg.com/saga
• GenCon - http://www.gencon.com/
• RPGA - http://web.archive.org/web/19981202065731/http://www.rpga.org/
• Sasquan Gaming at WorldCon 73 - 
• Realms of Inquiry School - 
• The RPG Research Project Community Website - http://www.rpgresearch.com
• Wheelhouse Workshop - 
• Professor Sarah Lynne Bowman - 
• Jack Berkenstock of The Bodhanna Group - 
• Israel's Romach - 
• Japan's Kohei Kato - 
• The RPG Handbook of Practice Wiki - 
• Hawke on NR Radio - 
• Hawke on KYRS Thin Air Community Radio - 
• John Welker's Theatrical Background - 
• Hawke's Theatrical Background - 
• Japanese RPG Researcher, Kohei Kato's Facebook - 
• The Game to Grow Video Series - 
• "Dr B" = Raffael Boccamazzo
• The Living Games Conference - 
• Live-Action Role-Playing vs. Tabletop RPG, and "risks" of more complicated immersion in LARP, while TRPG offers potentially more "separation".
• Synthetic Zen Music:
• On Indie Air Radio - http://www.indieairradio.com/artists/g-m/hawke-robinson/
• On Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B00WJ7WGXQ?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Synthetic%20Zen&index=digital-music&search-type=ss
• On iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/nz/artist/synthetic-zen/id988544657
• On Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Synthetic_Zen?id=Aclip7bnyqn5bxj3vljctfxpf7a
• On Microsoft Music / Groove - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/music/artist/synthetic-zen/fbd97800-0200-11db-89ca-0019b92a3933
• On Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/syntheticzen/albums
• On Bandcamp - https://syntheticzen.bandcamp.com/
• Website - http://syntheticzen.com 

Contact Hawke: rpgresearcher at gmail dot com

Contact John: