Tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons have inherent benefits, but what happens when people decide to level up their play by using the game to improve the lives of others? And how can YOU do the same with your game?
Dale discusses what could be the most radical shift in TTRPG accessibility yet. We're not just talking about a new ruleset. We're talking about reclaiming the tabletop for everyone.Free5e isn't another clone. It's a community-led, open-source, fully accessible reimagining of 5e designed for affordability, inclusivity, and actual usability. Dale explains how it stays SRD-compliant while offering more than just “good enough.” You'll hear about:Accessible formats: Digital braille, high-contrast PDFs, large print, audio, and more Affordability: Free digital books, print-at-cost, and Kickstarter-exclusive deeper discounts Disability representation: Three modular systems for including disabled characters on your terms Flexible design: Inclusive mechanics without creating power imbalances Creative Commons licensing: Remix, translate, and adapt—without the legal minefieldOpen the Gates GamingDale talks to Chris Campbell-Bohen and Elizabeth McClain from Open the Gates Gaming, two academics who are using their expertise and lived experiences to reshape how we play and how we design for neurodivergence, disability, and cultural diversity.How Open the Gates Gaming's cognitive access tools—like simplified character sheets, modular ability/spell cards, decision guides, and explainer videos—are changing the onboarding experience Why cultural representation and narrative inclusion are as vital as mechanics The Access Forward Gaming Lounge at PAX East: an experiment in radical accessibility, cross-disability solidarity, and real-time adaptation The dangers of defaulting to Eurocentric fantasy tropes and how to tell new stories How accessibility is not just a checkbox—it's a design philosophyWhether you're a game designer, a DM, or a player who just wants more people to feel safe at your table, this episode is essential listening.Show Outline00:00:00 What if D&D Could Be for Everyone?00:01:25 Introducing Free5e: Free, Open, Accessible00:12:38 Meet the Game-Changers Behind Inclusive TTRPGs00:15:01 How Open the Gates Gaming is Redefining Play00:22:26 Fixing Accessibility: Why "Everyone's Welcome" Isn't Enough00:30:05 TTRPGs as Empowerment: Finding Belonging at the Table00:43:00 Designing for Flexibility Without Losing the Magic01:03:00 The Hard Truth About Inclusive Game Design01:09:30 When Players Break the Script—and Why It Matters01:16:30 How You Can Start Making Your Table More Accessible01:20:00 Is Accessibility Ruining Games? (Spoiler: No)01:24:00 Upcoming Projects That Could Change Gaming Forever01:25:15 Patreon Spotlight: Shape the Future of TTRPGsLinks & Resources:Free5e Kickstarter (live until end of April): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyrmworkspublishing/free5e-a-free-open-source-dungeons-and-dragons-alternative?ref=6orsnt Open the Gates Gaming: https://www.openthegatesgaming.org/ Access Forward Gaming Lounge at PAX East https://east.paxsite.com/en-us/features/pax-together.html Virginia Tech Disability Community Technology Center: https://discoteccenter.org/ Dots RPG: https://dotsrpg.org Wyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://patreon.com/WyrmworksPublishing If you found this episode helpful, subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find and benefit from it!
How can we make tabletop RPGs more inclusive for blind players—and why does it matter? This episode of Gaining Advantage tackles accessibility in TTRPGs with Blind Temple, an advocate for blind gamers.Temple shares firsthand experiences, challenges, and solutions for making RPGs more accessible, from game design to play at the table. We also unveil #Free5e, our ambitious project to provide a fully accessible, cost-free alternative to D&D 5th Edition.00:00 Introduction – The Accessibility Problem in TTRPGs00:22 The Cost Barrier in D&D – What is Free5e?05:17 Meet Blind Temple – Advocate for Blind Gamers06:49 Common Challenges Blind Players Face in RPGs09:10 Exclusion at the Table – Real Stories11:32 The Role of Digital Tools in Accessible Gaming15:02 How GMs Can Make Their Games More Inclusive17:06 The Biggest Accessibility Mistakes in TTRPGs22:57 What Publishers Must Do to Improve Accessibility27:11 Debunking Myths About Blindness in RPGs34:38 Ableism in Gaming – What Needs to Change42:02 The Impact of Accessibility in RPG Communities50:04 A Message to Game Designers & Players51:27 Upcoming Projects from Blind Temple53:42 Final Thoughts & How You Can HelpJoin us as we break down myths, share practical solutions, and fight to make tabletop RPGs truly welcoming for all!Links & Resources:
In this episode, Dale talks with Stefan McNinch, founder of UnboxEd, a nonprofit revolutionizing education through game-based learning. Explore how Stefan's work teaches financial literacy, persistence, and teamwork while addressing educational gaps in underserved communities. Discover why tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) can be a better educational tool than traditional methods and how they transform students' attitudes toward failure into stepping stones for success.Listen to Stefan share insights into adapting games for learning objectives, the value of reframing failure, and the challenges of integrating TTRPGs into the classroom. Whether you're an educator, parent, or gamer, this conversation highlights how gaming can prepare students for the real world while sparking joy and creativity.UnboxEd website: https://unboxedclassroom.comWyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishingSign up for The Horde: Join the email list for updates!I Never Thought of It That Way by Mónica Guzmán00:00 Introduction: Can fantasy characters teach real-world skills better than traditional methods? 03:59 Guest intro: Stefan McNinch claims UnboxEd is solving what schools have ignored. 05:51 Entrepreneurship RPG: Teaching financial literacy – or is it gamifying survival skills? 10:44 Measuring success: Are engagement and persistence better metrics than grades? 13:06 Surprises: Is curiosity dead in today's kids – or are we failing to teach it? 17:26 Empathy through RPGs: Are we raising a generation of roleplayers, not real thinkers?
Dale Critchley speaks with Alyssia Merrick, a PhD candidate researching the powerful effects of Dungeons & Dragons on mental health. Discover the surprising benefits that TTRPGs offer to players of all experience levels, from reduced anxiety to enhanced self-esteem and community building. Alyssia shares insights into her research, exploring how D&D can serve as a tool for self-discovery and resilience—without requiring a therapist's couch. Whether you're a skeptical newcomer or a seasoned veteran, this episode uncovers new ways to engage with D&D for personal growth.Alyssia Merrick (BPsych Hons) is a PhD candidate located at James Cook University, Townsville. Their research primarily focuses on the impacts of play on adults, with a particular focus on the employment of tabletop gaming as an intervention for wellbeing.00:00 – Fantasy Characters as Therapy?00:11 – Tabletop Games with Purpose: Introducing Andovir's Gods01:14 – Why We Created a New Class: Meet the Ardent03:10 – Interview Introduction: Alyssia Merrick05:00 – Beyond Entertainment: How TTRPGs Support Mental Health08:13 – Research Findings: Mental Health Improvement After 8 Weeks10:57 – Character Creation as Self-Exploration11:29 – Surprising Results: New vs Veteran Player.13:46 – TTRPGs in the Bigger Picture of Wellness17:08 – Psychological Theories at Play: Flow and Self-Determination19:26 – Could D&D Improve Your Next Office Meeting?21:05 – Trauma, Personified: Combatting Personal Demons Through Play21:58 – Alyssia's Three Wishes for TTRPGs25:48 – For New Players: Drop the Guard, Dive In28:24 – For Veterans: Foster Mental Health through Play30:17 – Ongoing Projects: Bringing Game Therapy to a Global Scale33:40 – Where to Connect with Alyssia35:06 – Thanks and FarewellLinksInvestigating Tabletop Gaming for Wellness Promotion: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082697954259 Alyssia's Published Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alyssia-Merrick-2 Free: Gods of Andovir: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/lair/andovir/the-gods-of-andovir/ Ardent Character Class: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/lair/andovir/ardent/ Wyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website.Please leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice!
In this episode, we explore using tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) for language learning. Shane Dunkel, a Language Pedagogy Specialist at the University of Chicago, shares his research on assessing English proficiency through board games and TTRPGs like D&D. Discover how these games create an engaging environment for practicing real-world communication skills, from mastering idioms to navigating social cues. Shane reveals strategies for convincing skeptical faculty and his vision for embracing TTRPGs as a mainstream educational tool. 0:00 Opening0:10 Exclusive Charity Offer Reveal - How Your Purchase Can Change Lives2:49 Meet the Gamer Turned Innovative Educator Revolutionizing Language Learning4:06 Traditional vs Game-Based Teaching: The Authenticity Showdown18:26 From Munchkin to Murderhobo: Navigating the RPG Classroom Transition21:31 Mastering Real-World Interactions Through In-Game Role-Play28:34 Student Resistors vs Faculty Skeptics: Overcoming Unconventional Hurdles33:51 Three Wishes to Transform Language Education Worldwide35:45 The Recipe for Educators: Embracing Unorthodox Methods That Work40:47 Convincing the Naysayers: A Manifesto for Embracing Gaming in Academics42:34 Behind the Scenes: Upcoming Pedagogical Playground Projects44:47 Your Doorway to Immersive Language Learning Resources Wyrmworks Publishing: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com Rio Grande Flood Charity Bundle: http://rio.inclusiverpg.com University of Chicago English Language Institute: http://esl.uchicago.edu/ Wyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing
This episode explores the cultural significance and far-reaching influence of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) through an insightful interview with Premeet Sidhu and José Zagal, editors of the book "50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons." It offers insights into how the iconic tabletop RPG has influenced various aspects of global culture, from gaming and entertainment to education and beyond. The discussion covers D&D's historical roots, examining its evolution from a niche hobby to a mainstream phenomenon. Sidhu and Zagal shed light on the game's unexpected crossovers with diverse fields, such as interactive storytelling, solo journaling, and educational applications. Key points covered include: The book's approach to celebrating D&D from a scholarly yet accessible perspective Surprising insights into the game's evolution, such as the progression of combat systems D&D's influence on other media and how it has been influenced by culture in turn The game's potential in education and fostering critical thinking Speculative discussions on D&D's future, including the role of AI and emergence as a mainstream entertainment genre Links Wyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Wyrmworks Publishing Nexus: https://books.inclusiverpg.com Fifty Years of D&D: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262547604/fifty-years-of-idungeons-and-dragonsi/ Get it at the Wyrmworks Publishing Nexus & support the show: https://bookshop.org/a/103322/9780262547604 University of Utah's Division of Games - https://games.utah.edu/ José Zagal Academic Profile - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=a4a3GTMAAAAJ&hl=en Seeing Red: Nintendo's Virtual Boy - https://bit.ly/3UIHvmb Premeet Sidhu Academic Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WGI4GlUAAAAJ&hl=en Premeet Sidhu Twitter: https://twitter.com/premeetsidhu 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Wyrmworks Publishing Updates 03:18 Interview with Premeet Sidhu and José Zagal 06:12 "50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons" Book Overview 10:41 Insights and Revelations 15:58 D&D's Cultural Influence 18:33 Future of D&D 36:01 Upcoming Projects 43:57 Patreon Showcase & Closing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Please leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice!
We explore the connections between language, masculinity, and tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) experiences with sociologist Dr. Steven Dashiell. He studies language in male-dominated spaces like gaming conventions. We discuss how language use, rules lawyering, gamesplaining, and off-topic conversations (metadiscourse) at gaming tables can create barriers. These reinforce masculine norms and potentially alienate players from underrepresented groups. Dr. Dashiell shares research on gendered speech patterns, the historical invisibility of women TTRPG players, and the challenges that women face asserting themselves without seeming overly aggressive. The conversation also covers the benefits of increased gender diversity in TTRPGs. Dr. Dashiell explains how bringing your authentic self enriches the gaming experience for all. He offers insights for designers to create more welcoming, inclusive spaces. Whether new or experienced with TTRPGs, this episode provides a valuable perspective on building a more equitable gaming culture. Links: Dr. Steven Dashiell at American University: https://www.american.edu/soc/faculty/dashiell.cfm Dr. Dashiell's Research and Papers: https://american.academia.edu/StevenDashiell Accessible Character Sheet: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/476978/Accessible-Character-Sheets-for-DD-Players-with-Print-Disabilities?affiliate_id=2455077&src=GainingAdvantage37 Ready-to-Roll: Fairweather Friends Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyrmworkspublishing/ready-to-roll-last-minute-no-prep-dandd-5e-adventure-1?ref=c7371z Wyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing?utm_source=gaining_advantage&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=037 Show Outline: 00:00 Welcome and intro00:21 Accessible character sheet for print & reading disabilities00:56 Ready-to-Roll: Fairweather Friends D&D adventure Kickstarter01:29 Interview with Dr. Steven Dashiell sociology of language04:57 Gender representation in TTRPG spaces06:24 Metadiscourse and inside references07:21 Masculine language and behavior in gaming08:18 Rules lawyering and excluding players12:14 Gamesplaining14:51 Historical gender erasure of women gamers16:12 Benefits of diversity in tabletop RPGs18:26 Murderhobo25:08 Charisma in D&D and its effect on inclusion28:36 Male dominance in D&D31:33 Bringing your authentic self to gaming table41:40 Designing more inclusive TTRPGs50:32 Gendered guilt when missing game sessions52:01 Jerks and toxic behavior study57:31 Support Inclusive Gaming
In this thought-provoking episode, Dale sits down with Dr. Dave Eng, an expert in using board games for educational purposes. Dr. Eng shares his groundbreaking insights on how tabletop games can revolutionize the learning experience. From cooperative classics like Pandemic to the innovative "Matrix Games" that leverage words over numbers, this episode dives into the benefits of interactive gameplay in classrooms. Discover how board games can foster critical thinking, teamwork, and experiential learning in ways traditional lectures cannot. Learn about Dr. Eng's inspiring work and his mission to bring gaming literacy to educators worldwide. Plus, Dale reveals Wyrmworks Publishing's pioneering effort to introduce the first-ever braille ruleset for tabletop RPGs, making the hobby more accessible than ever before. 0:00 Introducing Braille to the TTRPG hobby 06:49 Interview: Dave Eng, EdD on gamifying education 42:16 An invitation to change the world Links: Wyrmworks Publishing http://wyrmworkspublishing.com/ Braille System Reference Document for D&D 5E on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/472156/5e-SRD-51-System-Reference-Document-Braille-Transcription-and-Tutorial?affiliate_id=2455077 Dr. Dave Eng https://davengdesign.com/ UniversityXP https://universityxp.com/ Banditos Gaming https://www.banditosgaming.com/ Wyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Please leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice!
We speak with Dr. Tanya Pobuda, an expert on issues of representation and inclusion in tabletop gaming. She shares insights from her groundbreaking research on gender and racial representation in contemporary board gaming. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Pobuda provides data-driven perspectives on the false narrative that "diversity doesn't sell" and highlights positive shifts that are possible when inclusive practices are embraced. 0:00 Introduction: Braille in TTRPG01:50 Interview: Dr. Tanya A. Pobuda52:49 Patreon Showcase & closing Manually captioned. Transcript available in the feed and at our website. Links: Dr. Tanya Pobuda's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PobudaTanya Dr. Pobuda's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tanyapobuda Our Family Plays Games YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/OurFamilyPlaysGames Wyrmworks Publishing: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com Ready to Roll: Feyweather Friends adventure on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyrmworkspublishing/ready-to-roll-last-minute-no-prep-dandd-5e-adventure-1?ref=dqmst7 Wyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Please leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice!
Discover new worlds and perspectives through TTRPGs! In this episode, we explore how D&D and other TTRPGs can teach us about different cultures. Dale talks with Rob Martin of Secret Garden Games about his Filipino mythology-inspired Bukana setting and Kickstarter campaign. 00:00 Holiday bundles and gift ideas04:13 Interview with Rob Martin of Secret Garden Games about his Bukana setting inspired by Filipino and Indonesian mythology41:06 Patreon updates and appreciation Links: Wyrmworks Publishing Gift Cards: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/product/wyrmworks-publishing-gift-cards/ Wyrm's Workshop: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/product/wyrms-workshop/ 24 for $24 Bundle: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/460567/The-RPG-Advent-Calendar--24-Books-for-24-BUNDLE?affiliate_id=2455077&src=WyrmworksPubPodcast 75% Off Bundle: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/461941/Fantastic-Adventures-Mega-BUNDLE?affiliate_id=2455077&ref=WyrmworksPubPodcast Bukana Bestiary on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pineboxllc/bukana-bestiary-a-5e-wakesong-supplement Secret Garden Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretgardengames/ Wyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Please leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice! Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website.
Join Dale as he interviews Jonathan Connor Self, a top-rated pro DM and founder of the D8 Summit, a charitable organization using TTRPGs for good. They discuss using games therapeutically, fostering community, and supporting mental health. Connor also discusses Koboa, an upcoming RPG based on South American mythology. This episode covers using tabletop RPGs to heal trauma, build connections, and create positive spaces. It's about leading with compassion at the gaming table and using the hobby to give back. From small local charities to suicide prevention, learn how you can make a difference through something you love. See how gaming can transform lives. 0:00 Introduction01:37 Interview: Connor Self42:11 Patreon Showcase & closing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Conner Self Links Webpage: https://thehealerdm.carrd.com/ Socials: @TheHealerDM D8 Summit: https://d8summit.org , email contact@d8summit.org The National Alliance on Mental Illness https://nami.org Become mental health first aid qualified. Search for resources local to you on Google. Reach out to people 24-7. Text "helpline" to 62640, or call/text 988 The Word Refinery (to learn more about what we do, and Koboa): https://thewordrefinery.org Wyrmworks Publishing The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Get weekly updates: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/hoard Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
In this episode, Dale speaks with Steph from TTRPGKids.com about using tabletop RPGs to nurture creativity and connection with kids. Before we get to the interview, here are a few updates: We'll be at Gamehole Con on Friday - come say hi if you're there! We're releasing free weekly encounters for our upcoming Limitless Champions Adventures Kickstarter. Get them by joining our email list. Check out our new disabled_dungeons community on Lemmy after the Reddit shutdown. Due to GameHole Con, there won't be a weekly adventure next week. Do you want to ignite your child's imagination? Our guest Steph from TTRPGKids shares how tabletop RPGs can transform family dynamics and nurture creativity in kids. Steph discusses: The benefits of playing TTRPGs with kids Choosing age-appropriate games and mechanics RPGs as bonding and teaching tools Encouraging creativity and problem-solving Resources for families, teachers, and creators 0:00 Introduction3:37 Interview: Steph from TTRPGKids52:33 Patreon Showcase & closing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. TTRPGKids Links TTRPGKids Tattered Bear Ludology Podcast Wyrmworks Publishing The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Get weekly updates: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/hoard Disabled_Dungeons Reddit Alternative: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/reddit-alternative-a-response-to-reddits-accessibility-hostility/ Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
This month, we open discussing the new canon autistic character being introduced in D&D, and how meaningful representation is for traditionally marginalized groups. https://www.polygon.com/23850698/dnd-dungeons-dragons-autistic-character-asteria Then Dale talks with Aaron Trammell, Associate Professor of Informatics at UC Irvine, about improving representation for people of color in tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. Key topics covered: How fantasy RPGs have historically lacked racial diversity and inclusion Racial stereotypes associated with classic fantasy races like orcs Colonialist attitudes reflected in fantasy language use Steps publishers and designers can take to improve racial representation in RPG products Making your gaming table welcoming for new and diverse players Aaron provides insight into issues around race in RPGs, and offers suggestions for how the hobby can become more inclusive. This is an important discussion about seeing diversity reflected in the games we play. 0:00 Introduction: Asteria, the first canon autistic D&D character6:10 Interview: Aaron Trammell, Associate Professor of Informatics at UC Irvine54:21 Patreon Showcase & closing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Aaron Trammell Links Aaron Trammell's work: http://aarontrammell.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarontram Wyrmworks Publishing The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
Dale welcomes George McDermith, a talented gamer and the creative mind behind the character Orrelius from the Limitless Champions campaign. George's perspective as a blind gamer offers valuable insights into inclusive gaming and the portrayal of disabled characters in Dungeons and Dragons. Discover the importance of authenticity, representation, and accessible gameplay in this enlightening conversation. 0:00 Introduction: Wyrm's Workshop & Limitless Champions06:27 Interview: George McDermith29:10 Patreon Showcase & Closing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. George McDermith Links Facebook: www.facebook.com/blindpaladin Twitter: www.twitter.com/blindpaladin Wyrmworks Publishing Wyrm's Workshop: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/product/wyrms-workshop/ Limitless Champions Miniatures: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/product-tag/limitless-champions/ The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT (Free 7-Day Trial!) Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
Dale interviews Bill Lemmond, a passionate gamer and comic artist. Bill shares his personal story of how tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) have played a pivotal role in transforming his life, from finding joy and relaxation to overcoming depression and pursuing education. Discover the power of gaming to create a supportive community, foster creativity, and provide a much-needed escape. Join us as we explore the impact of TTRPGs on mental well-being and the importance of inclusivity and fun in gaming. 0:00 Introduction: Limitless Champions Update01:35 Interview: Bill Lemmond51:30 Patreon Showcase & Closing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Bill Lemmond Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastshelfdateJr Wyrmworks Publishing The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
Dale interviews Drew Wale about the Dretelia campaign setting, which is based on his chronic illness, and the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in creating meaningful and resonant tabletop roleplaying games. We discuss how drawing on personal experiences and emotions can help to create more engaging and immersive worlds, and how being open and honest about our own struggles can help to create a more welcoming and inclusive gaming community. 0:00 Introduction: Help caption the D&D cartoon03:51 Interview: Drew Wale and Dretelia Campaign Setting50:07 Patreon Showcase & closing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Drew Wale Links Dretelia Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dretelia/dretelia-campaign-setting-for-dandd-5e Twitter: https://twitter.com/strongestbunny3 Wyrmworks Publishing The Dragon's Hoard Email Subscription: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/hoard Help caption the D&D Cartoon: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/help-caption-the-dungeons-dragons-cartoon/ Reddit Blackout: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/reddit-ipo-reddit-banishes-the-disabled-community/ The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
Dale interviews Hunter Goetzman, the creator of Mercury Adventure Club, a TTRPG club and summer day camp that uses tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons to empower kids. The camp aims to provide a low-cost and accessible way for children to learn and enjoy the game while building a supportive community. Hunter discusses the benefits of introducing kids to gaming, the structure of the camp, and the positive impact it can have on their lives. The episode also highlights the Limitless Champions Kickstarter campaign, which aims to create a diverse collection of disabled fantasy game miniatures to promote inclusion in the gaming industry. 0:00 Introduction: Limitless Champions Update05:21 Interview: Hunter Goetzman of Mercury Adventure Club35:09 Patreon Showcase & closing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Hunter Goetzman Links Mercury Adventure Club: https://mercuryadventureclub.com Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Champions: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyrmworkspublishing/limitless-champions-disabled-dandd-5e-npc-cards-and-miniatures?ref=d7yy50 The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
This month, we talk to Tahina Andale, co-host of Dicecourse, about accessibility and avoiding ableism in tabletop roleplaying games. Tahina shares her experience as a disabled woman and provides tips on accommodating different accessibility needs. She emphasizes the importance of representation and encourages listeners to be more empathetic and respectful of others' needs. 0:00 Introduction: Limitless Champions Preview10:50 Interview: Tahina Andale, co-host of Dicecourse39:22 Patreon Showcase & closing Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Tahina Andale Links DiceCourse Podcast: https://dicecourse.com/ Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Champions: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyrmworkspublishing/limitless-champions-disabled-dandd-5e-npc-cards-and-miniatures?ref=d7yy50 The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
This week, we welcome Simone Arnold, owner of Hero's Journey Counseling in Vermont, who discusses outrage fatigue, which can lead to burnout and empathy fatigue, how to balance the desire to make the world better with our own limitations, and prioritize rest. 0:00 Introduction 8:59 Interview: Simone Arnold, owner of Hero's Journey Counseling 31:15 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Simone Arnold Links Website: https://www.herosjourneycounseling.net Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@herosjourneycounseling7933 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonearnoldmc Twitch: https://twitch.tv/dessicanuvell Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/product/limitless-heroics/?utm_source=youtube The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Inclusive Artwork: Fantasy Stock Art with Disability Representation for TTRPGs: https://crowdfundr.com/inclusiveartwork/?utm_source=youtube Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
Roleplaying games are already great, but what happens when they're intentionally used to improve lives? We welcome Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS, Executive Director, The Bodhana Group to talk about therapeutic RPG. 0:00 Introduction3:54 Interview: Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS, Executive Director, The Bodhana Group44:43 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Script Change: http://briebeau.com/scriptchange The Bodhana Group Links https://www.thebodhanagroup.org https://twitter.com/thebodhanagroup https://www.facebook.com/thebodhanagroup Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: http://inclusiverpg.com The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Limitless Champions: http://mini.inclusiverpg.com Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
What happens when a bunch of neurodivergent people sit down to play D&D together and connect through the game? Things get awesome. And our guest, Caleb Valorozo-Jones, wrote a Master's Thesis on it! But before that, Dale takes an honest look at what it takes to get started in the TTRPG industry, especially in light of the changes at Twitter. It's not as difficult as many would lead you to believe. 0:00 Introduction0:22 Getting started in the TTRPG Industry without Twitter17:51 Announcements22:18 Interview: Caleb Valorozo-Jones56:37 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Writing Your First Adventure (Storytelling Collective) Caleb Valorozo-Jones Links All the links Twitter Thesis Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: http://inclusiverpg.com The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Limitless Champions: http://mini.inclusiverpg.com Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com
Disabled people are among the most resourceful on the planet. They have to be. We welcome kindred spirits, Rachel Voss & Wesley Magee-Saxton at Forge Ahead: A Party To Access, who are creating amazing D&D 5e resources for disability inclusion. Next, we welcome Alexander Grinton on our Playing the Other segment to talk about his experience with Autism and ADHD, and how it connects with tabletop gaming. 0:00 Introduction4:19 Interview: Rachel Voss & Wesley Magee-Saxton at Forge Ahead: A Party To Access48:55 Playing the Other: Alexander Grinton1:12:58 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Forge Ahead: A Party To Access Links Forge Ahead Website Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: http://inclusiverpg.com The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Limitless Champions: http://mini.inclusiverpg.com Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing Twitter: https://twitter.com/wyrmworksdale
What does accessibility look like in Live Action Role-Play (LARP)? We welcome Kitty Rodé from the Golden Feather Initiative to talk about that! Kitty Rodé is a queer, South Asian artist and organizer who is passionate about storytelling, community building and trauma-informed gaming. They are a lifelong student of anti-oppression work, creating safer spaces and design for social change. Kitty is also a member of the Community Resistance Intimacy Project (CRIP) Collective, providing disability justice education and training. Visit kittyrode.com to see more of their work. 0:00 Introduction4:36 Interview: Kitty Rodé, Golden Feather Initiative36:05 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Golden Feather Initiative Links Folks can connect with Golden Feather Initiative on Twitter at @goldenfeatheri and on Facebook and Instagram @goldenfeatherinitiative Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: http://inclusiverpg.com The Lair: https://cutt.ly/LairYT Limitless Champions: http://mini.inclusiverpg.com Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing Twitter: https://twitter.com/wyrmworksdale And here's the video Kitty references:
Roleplaying games change lives. But what happens when you intentionally turn that dial to 11? We welcome Peter Jung from Roll for Kindness to explain how that happens and how you can do it. 0:00 Introduction04:04 Interview: Peter Jung32:57 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Roll for Kindness Links Using RPGs for Good: https://rollforkindness.com/pathways-for-using-rpgs-for-good/Caravan Endures: https://rollforkindness.com/new-caravan-endures-build/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RollForKindness Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: http://inclusiverpg.com The Lair: https://lair.WyrmworksPublishing.com Minis: http://mini.inclusiverpg.com Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com Patreon: https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Facebook: https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing Twitter: https://twitter.com/wyrmworksdale
How do you get started with Dungeons & Dragons and find a group that's right for you? We welcome Montana Rosalle from YVR Dungeon Masters to give you some help! 0:00 Introduction01:44 Interview: Montana Rosalle23:56 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. YVR Dungeon Masters Links Website: https://www.yvrdungeonmasters.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YVRDM/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvrdungeonmasters/ Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: http://inclusiverpg.com Minis: http://mini.inclusiverpg.com Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com Patreon: https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Facebook: https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing Twitter: https://twitter.com/wyrmworksdale
How can game excellence make lives better? We welcome Matt Forbeck to talk about excellence in game design. 0:00 Introduction02:54 Interview: Matt Forbeck21:46 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Matt Forbeck Links Main: http://www.forbeck.com Shotguns & Sorcery 5E preorders: https://shotguns-n-sorcery.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Diana Jones Award: https://www.dianajonesaward.org Marvel RPG: https://www.marvel.com/rpg Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: http://inclusiverpg.com Minis: http://mini.inclusiverpg.com Wyrmworks Publishing: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com Patreon: https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Facebook: https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing Twitter: https://twitter.com/wyrmworksdale
How can the TTRPG industry teach the rest of the world about accessibility? We welcome Katriel Paige to talk about their work in accessibility. 0:00 Introduction02:46 Interview: Katriel Paige30:24 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Katreil Paige Links Tabletop Accessibility PageWebsiteTwitter: @kit_flowerstorm Two to Tengu adventure on DMs Guild (co-designed with Lex Winter)Dystopia Rising: Evolution on DriveThruRPG Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
Let's learn about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a fun way, like a way that will keep your attention! We welcome Kel and Skald from Awfully Queer Heroes! 0:00 Introduction04:38 Interview: Awfully Queer Heroes: Adventures in ADHD37:53 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Awfully Queer Heroes Links Adventures in ADHD Kickstarter@awfullyqheroes Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
Let's talk about diversity in games and how often that's not what it could be and how to change that. Collette Quach (they/she) is an award winning writer and game designer based in California. Her focus is writing and designing within speculative fiction. She has a passion for mythology and folklore through nontraditional forms of storytelling. Her work can be found in Uncaged Anthology, Book of Seasons: Solstices, Eyes Unclouded and the Unbreakable Anthology. They also were the producer for Creepy Monster Compendium, a book of horror creatures for 5th edition. Currently they are a MFA student in Interactive Media and Game Design at USC where they are focusing on narrative and the blend between physical and digital spaces. 0:00 Introduction01:23 Interview: Collette Quach26:36 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Collette Quach Links Website: https://collettequach.wixsite.com/homeCreepy Monster Compendium: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/375813/Creepy-Monster-Compendium&affiliate_id=1283059Link to DMs Guild Work: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Collette%20Quach Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
How can we make our fantasy worlds more accessible, thus encouraging more accessibility in the real world? Dale and Fay Onyx nerd out about disability, accessibility, and TTRPGs. Fay Onyx is a queer, nonbinary, disabled writer, podcaster, game designer, and disability consultant whose work focuses on intersectional disability representation. Ze creates resources to help storytellers and game designers represent disability respectfully, including a Q&A series, a Decolonizing Games Resource List, and a series of articles about harmful disability tropes. Hir podcast, Writing Alchemy, has an actual play series about the adventures of disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill heroes. Fay is also working on Magic Goes Awry, a high fantasy roleplaying game that has detailed character creation with a rules-light core mechanic that creates plenty of magical mayhem. 0:00 Introduction02:39 Interview: Fay Onyx42:40 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Fay Onyx Links Website: https://writing-alchemy.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/@writing_alchemyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/WritingAlchemyKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4BFL0The Owlbear Reintroduction Program Part 1: https://writingalchemy.net/podcast/episode-33-the-owlbear-reintroduction-program-part-1/ Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
How can role-playing games expand your view of the real world? We welcome Paladin, co-director of The Islands of Sina Una, to talk about just that. And in our Playing the Other segment, we welcome Nikki to talk about chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. 0:00 Introduction01:58 Paladin23:25 Playing the Other: Nikki40:15 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Paladin Links Twitter: @httpaladinPurchase The Islands of Sina Una Nikki Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/beholdertonoone Linktree: http://linktr.ee/beholdertonoone Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
What was your camp experience like? What if it involved fighting dragons & rolling dice? We welcome Richard Malena-Webber from Academy of Adventures to describe that for us. 0:00 Introduction02:13 Richard Malena-Webber34:23 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Academy of Adventures Links Website: https://Academyofadventures.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/rmalena Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
How can the tabletop gaming space be more accessible? We welcome Jesse McNamee to discuss that question — how it has and how it could be more. 0:00 Introduction & Announcements07:49 Jesse McNamee Interview29:40 Appreciation Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Jesse McNamee Links Twitter: @jessemcnamee Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
What makes a tabletop role-playing game accessible, both to players and characters? We welcome Jacob Wood, owner of Accessible Games, to discuss that question. 0:00 Introduction02:10 Jacob Wood24:41 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Accessible Games Links Accessible Games Official Website: http://www.accessiblegames.bizAccessible Gaming Quarterly: http://www.bit.ly/AccessibleGamingQuarterlyContribute to AGQ: http://www.bit.ly/AGQContributeTwitter: @AccessibleGamesFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/AccessibleGamesBiz Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
More often than not, variety makes things better. We welcome Jasper William Cartwright and Jeremy Cobb, 2/3 of the podcast Three Black Halflings to talk about diversity in the gaming space. 0:00 Introduction2:39 2/3 Black Halflings55:48 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. 3BH Links https://twitter.com/tbhalflingshttps://www.instagram.com/tbhalflings/https://www.facebook.com/TBHalflingshttps://www.patreon.com/tbhalflingshttps://store.dftba.com/collections/three-black-halflings Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
It's October! It's all about dressing up and pretending!That's what role-players do best! And now, you can do that for charity! We welcome Oneuppington with Roleplay4Charity. We are looking for guests for Playing the Other. If you'd like to be our guest, let us know at wyrmworkspublishing.com/contact Content Warning: Cancer 0:00 Introduction2:10 Rhydian "Oneuppington" John with Roleplay4Charity19:38 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Roleplay4Charity Links Twitter: @Role4CharityCharity Link: https://donate.tiltify.com/+roleplay4charity/roleplay4halloween World Cancer Research Fund: https://www.wcrf.org/ Twitter: @wcrfintWreckage RPG: https://linktr.ee/wreckagerpg and their Twitter handle: @RpgWreckageRPG Apparel: https://rpg-apparel.com/ and his twitter handle: @ApparelRpg Wyrmworks Publishing https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
Life is tough, and sometimes, it seems like today's CR is a bit too high. So what do you do? Get more people in the party! We welcome Josh Simons of Jasper's Game Day to talk about mental health and suicide prevention through TTRPGs. In our “Playing the Other” segment, we welcome Matt Weber with a great discussion about his physical disabilities and his decades of gaming experience. Content Warning: Suicide, Body shape discussion, Mental Illness, Phobias 0:00 Introduction 2:26 Josh Simons & Jasper's Game Day 32:34 Playing the Other with Matt Weber 1:10:34 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Jasper's Game Day Website: https://jaspersgameday.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaspersGameDay Facebook: https://facebook.com/JaspersGame Instagram: https://instagram.com/jaspersgameday Discord: https://discord.gg/MWfwpc9 YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/youtubeJGD Josh Simons Links Twitch: https://twitch.tv/joshuasimons Islands of Sina Una stream: https://twitch.tv/rockpunchATL Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaMSimons LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshuamsimons Matt Weber links Reddit: u/DeliveratorMatt Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics - Including Characters with Disabilities, Mental Illness, and Neurodivergence in Fifth Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/372478/Limitless-Heroics-Including-Characters-with-Disabilities-Mental-Illness-and-Neurodivergence-in-Fifth-Edition Website: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com Patreon: https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Maps: https://wyrmworkspublishing.itch.io Facebook: https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing Twitter: @wyrmworksdale
How can TTRPGs help people on the autism spectrum? We welcome Daniel Kwan & Naomi Hazlett from Level Up Gaming, where they're doing great work in that area. In our “Playing the Other” segment, we welcome Nico Meyering with a discussion on breathing difficulties and other disabilities in gaming. Content Warning: Breathing Difficulties 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Daniel Kwan & Naomi Hazlett from Level Up Gaming 44:48 Playing the Other with Nico Meyering 1:05:33 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Level Up Gaming Links https://www.levelupgaming.ca/ Daniel Kwan's Links Twitter @danielhkwan Web danielhkwan.com Podcast aznsrepresent.com Naomi Hazlett's Links Website: naomihazlett.com Twitter: @naomi_hazlett Nico Meyering links Instagram @namestartswithn Twitter @namestartswithn LinkedIn Wyrmworks Publishing The Price of Success: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/371778/Accessible-Adventure-of-the-Week-The-Price-of-Success https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Maps: https://wyrmworkspublishing.itch.io https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
How can TTRPGs give us perspective on our own world and the people in our lives? We welcome Hugo, Aurora, and BFA award winner, Elsa Sjunneson, an expert in perspective. In our “Playing the Other” segment, we welcome IdenTTRPG, an endogenic plural system. Content Warning: Endogenic Plurality, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Multiple Personalities Disorder 0:00 Introduction 3:17 Elsa Sjunneson 17:24 Playing the Other with IdenTTRPG 42:07 Wrap-up Manually captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing. Transcript available at our website. Elsa Sjunneson links Elsa's Website: https://www.snarkbat.com/ Preorder Being Seen: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Being-Seen/Elsa-Sjunneson/9781982152376 Elsa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/snarkbat IdenTTRPG links Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IdenTTRPG/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IdenTTRPG LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/IdenTTRPG Wyrmworks Publishing Website: https://WyrmworksPublishing.com Patreon: https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Maps: https://wyrmworkspublishing.itch.io Facebook: https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing Twitter: @wyrmworksdale Other resources: Learn more about Endogenic Plurality: https://pluralpedia.org/w/Endogenic
Everyone should be able to play TTRPGs, right? But what if you can't see the dice you're rolling? We welcome Tyler Palermo from the DOTS RPG Project to talk about RPGs for the blind & visually impaired. In our “Playing the Other” segment, we welcome Casse Redus to talk about spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury and D&D. Content Warning: Anxiety/Depression 0:14 Introduction4:00 Tyler Polermo & the DOTS RPG Project34:25 Casse Redus on Spinal Cord Injury & Traumatic Brain Injury46:29 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. DOTS RPG links https://www.dotsrpg.org/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dotsrpg Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dotsrpg Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dotsrpg Casse Redus links Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Worldly_Wheel8694 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casseredus/ Wyrmworks Publishing https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Maps: https://wyrmworkspublishing.itch.io https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale Other resources: r/Disabled_dungeons/: https://www.reddit.com/r/Disabled_dungeons/ TTRPG Safety Toolkit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/114jRmhzBpdqkAlhmveis0nmW73qkAZCj?usp=sharing
Sometimes, it can be hard to #LoveYourYou, but nothing like the support you can get from your gaming group to help with that! We welcome Honey from Honey & Dice to bring you some sweetness. In our “Playing the Other” segment, we welcome Sebastian Yūe to talk about eating disorders and RPGs. Content Warning: Eating Disorders 0:28 Introduction & Announcements 4:26 Honey and Dice 17:13 Sebastian Yūe on Eating Disorders 30:00 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Honey & Dice links Twitter: https://twitter.com/honeyanddice Instagram: https://instagram.com/honeyanddice www.honeyanddice.com Sebastian Yūe links Website: http://sebastianyue.ca/ DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Sebastian%20Y%C5%ABe itch.io: https://sebastianyue.itch.io/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sebastianyue Lake of Secrets: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/319812/Lake-of-Secrets?affiliate_id=1917806 Wyrmworks Publishing https://WyrmworksPublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing Maps: https://wyrmworkspublishing.itch.io https://facebook.com/wyrmworkspublishing @wyrmworksdale
Welcome to Moni Barrette, Co-Founder of Creators, Assemble!, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting indie creators and promoting education through popular culture and gaming. We talk about TTRPGs in education and what they can do for independent content creators! In “Playing the Other,” we welcome Heather Thomas to talk about Executive Dysfunction and Intrusive Thoughts and how those would play out in Dungeons & Dragons or other role-playing games. Content Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation 0:14 Introduction 3:28 Creators, Assemble! Interview 21:27 Heather Thomas on Executive Dysfunction & Intrusive Thoughts 39:41 Wrap-up Creators, Assemble: https://www.creatorsassemble.org/ https://twitter.com/CreatorsAssemb https://twitter.com/MoniBarre Heather's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/lyndicat
Role-Playing Games are good for mental health, right? Of course! But what happens when it's used for therapy? For our inaugural episode, we welcome Adam Davis from Game to Grow! We also take a look at Reactive Attachment Disorder and how one might include a character with this condition in a TTRPG. Like what you hear? Join the movement, and get lots of freebies! 00:00 Introduction 13:22 Game to Grow 51:32 Playing the Other: Reactive Attachment Disorder WyrmworksPublishing.com (Free newsletter with weekly freebies) Support us! @wyrmworksdale on Twitter Facebook Disabilities & Depth: Preview Table Edition (Free!) Game to Grow Newsletter
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