Another important step in building momentum on the RPG Research Project is nearly complete...
A number of people have suggested undertaking research on whether using RPGs could be helpful or harmful for war veterans struggling with PTSD.
On October 30th, 2011, I was having a discussion about the various bio-feedback and neuro-feedback experiments I have performed related to music therapy, and it occurred to me that the same technology could potentially help make it easier to develop a therapeutic modality with role playing games using the same equipment, at the very least to try to determine the recreation therapy goal of a state of "flow" more objectively....
It has been a very busy couple of months actually doing role playing gaming with a number of different RPG systems. I haven't posted in a while, so thought I would give a quick update on what I have been working with lately...
We now have research facilities and new contact information available...
Using the examples of Vampire: Masquerade, and Werewolf, by White Wolf, the book provides some nice examples....
Assuming the Aristotelian belief in catharsis is true (there is some debate about the validity of catharsis in the psychology research world)...
I have delved a little further into the Warhammer Fantasy Role Play rules, and from what I am seeing, I have a working theory as to where WH FRP may have it's usefulness for a specific subtype of role playing gamer, the immature player.
Just a quick list of a few of the dependent variables to test over time.
Just some thoughts on some of the independent variables to modify and then observe the different results (if any)...
These are anecdotes and research I should have at my finger tips for media interviews, and separation between the LLC and the non-profit, and anecdotes and research numbers...
Some interesting observations.
Episode One of the official RPG Research Podcast is now available!
Just a quick update on various project aspects...
This document attempts to spell out what "good gaming etiquette" is, in the role-playing gaming world, depending on the RPG format...
This was recently asked, and I hadn't really stopped to calculate it, until now. Gack!
Just an idea for super simple introduction to d20 most basics. Can make a character in just a couple of minutes, and start playing a short, simple adventure, with the most rudimentary of RPG system concepts.
After encouragement from two different divisions of personnel at WorldCon 73 / Sasquan, I agreed to attend. I have been asked throughout the 5 days to to sit for at least 3 panels (slight chance of a 4th), run some tables, and present on a 4' x 8' poster during "Super Science Saturday". Here is some information on what I will be doing there, for those that are interested...
Someone recently reached out with an article, and as I read their references, there were some glaring issues with the published referenced works, here is a brief critique of their issues...
