Throwback Thursday Throwback Thursday: Mental Health and World of Darkness 24 Apr 202514 Jan 2025 Some thoughts on an interesting article I read about mental health and Vampire: the Masquerade. The Malkavians, or rather some players' interpretation of the Malkavians, can be a bit problematic.…
Kickstarter-Watch… Kickstarter-Watch: Inner Realms Journey, a Meditation RPG 10 Jul 20239 Jul 2023 Clearly, the confluence of RPGs and mental health is a topic of interest here. So it was that Inner Realms Journey caught my attention on a recent skim of Kickstarter's…
Learning… Inclusive Adventures: RPGs Embracing Diversity and Representation 19 Jun 2023 Tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) have the power to transport players into fantastical worlds and allow them to become heroes, villains, or anything in between. While the genre has traditionally been…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 5: Self-Care and Tabletop RPGs 17 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 Throughout our series on tabletop RPGs and mental health, we have explored the various ways these games can positively impact wellbeing, foster connections, and create inclusive environments. Before moving on…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 4: Game Mastering and Emotional Wellbeing 10 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 In our previous discussions on tabletop RPGs, we have explored their therapeutic benefits and highlighted the importance of community and connection. Here's a quick recap of the series so far,…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 3: Community and Connection 3 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 In our exploration of tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs) and their impact on mental health, we have examined the immersive and therapeutic benefits they offer. Before we move on, let's remind…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 2: The Therapeutic Benefits of RPGs 27 May 202317 Jun 2023 In part 1 of our series, we explored the fundamentals of tabletop RPGs and their ability to provide an immersive escape into empowering fantasy worlds. As a reminder, here's the…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 1: Introduction to Tabletop RPGs and Mental Health 20 May 202317 Jun 2023 In a world that often feels overwhelming and fast-paced, it's crucial to find activities that support mental health and provide avenues for meaningful connections. Enter tabletop role-playing games (RPGs), a…
Blogging… Positivity, Like Politeness, Costs Nothing 22 Mar 202322 Mar 2023 I can be guilty of negative thinking. By this I mean that can be guilty of assuming the negative, either in quality or intent, with no real knowledge to back…
RPGs… Improving the depiction of mental illness in Vampire: The Masquerade via Gamesindustry.biz 12 Apr 2021 Mental illness has long been a prominant features of the World of Darkness, and Vampire: the Masquerade specifically. There are a number of very obviusl conditions that many of the…
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