Gaining Advantage
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago -Tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and 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?
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Secrets of University of Chicago’s #DnD English Teaching | Gaining Advantage 039
June 14, 2024 21:05 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode, we explore using tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) for language learning. Shane Dunkle, 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 emb...
Is D&D a Secret Architect of Global Culture? | Gaining Advantage 038
May 10, 2024 21:05 - 45 minutes - 27.4 MBThis 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 phenomeno...
Toxic Masculinity & TTRPG Culture | Gaining Advantage 037
April 12, 2024 21:05 - 59 minutes - 38.1 MBWe 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 ...
Gaining Advantage 36: A Game-Changing Education Revolution
March 08, 2024 14:10 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn 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 experienti...
Gaining Advantage 035: Minimal Minority Meeples: Researcher Reveals Lack of Diversity in Board Gaming
February 19, 2024 17:30 - 52 minutes - 31.5 MBWe 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....
Gaining Advantage 034: Learn about Other Cultures through D&D with Rob Martin
December 20, 2023 01:22 - 44 minutes - 27.4 MBDiscover 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 Pu...
Gaining Advantage 033: Using TTRPGs for Healing, Community Building, and Mental Health Support
November 17, 2023 14:05 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJoin 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 hob...
Gaining Advantage 032: The Secret to Unlocking Boundless Creativity: Tabletop RPGs for Kids with Steph from TTRPGKids
October 13, 2023 13:10 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIn 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 Co...
Gaining Advantage 031: Improving Racial Representation in TTRPGs with Aaron Trammell
September 08, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBThis 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 rac...
Gaining Advantage 030: Interview with the Blind Paladin: Portraying Disabled Characters in DnD
August 11, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 21.5 MBDale 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 McDermit...
Gaining Advantage 029: Finding Healing and Fun through TTRPGs: A Journey of Transformation with Bill Lemmond
July 14, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 28 MBDale 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...
Gaining Advantage 028: Vulnerability and Chronic Illness in Tabletop Roleplaying Games
June 09, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 32.3 MBDale 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...
Gaining Advantage 027: Empowering Kids Through D&D
May 12, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 20.8 MBDale 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 Limi...
Gaining Advantage 026: Accessibility in Tabletop Gaming: Tips and Strategies for Inclusion with @tahina_andale
April 21, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 22.7 MBThis 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 Showca...
Gaining Advantage 025: Outrage Fatigue: Taking a Short Rest
February 10, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 20.3 MBThis 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 Youtu...
Gaining Advantage 024: Inherently Beneficial, then Intentional
December 09, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 24.9 MBRoleplaying 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...
Gaining Advantage 023: Gaming and Inclusive Design
November 11, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 34.5 MBWhat 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 Announcement...
Gaining Advantage 022: Forging a New Path
October 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBDisabled 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 Introduction 4:19 Interview: Rachel Voss & Wesley Magee-Saxton at Forge Ahead: A Par...
Gaining Advantage 021: When a Foam Sword Heals
September 16, 2022 22:30 - 38 minutes - 25 MBWhat 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 disabili...
Gaining Advantage 21: When a Foam Sword Heals
September 16, 2022 22:30 - 38 minutes - 25 MBWhat 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 disabili...
Gaining Advantage 020: Be Kind. Roll High.
August 12, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 21.3 MBRoleplaying 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/ Twitt...
Gaining Advantage 019: Finding Your Space
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 15.9 MBHow 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 Introduction 01:44 Interview: Montana Rosalle 23:56 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 Her...
Gaining Advantage 018: Excellence in TTRPG with @MForbeck
June 24, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 15.4 MBHow can game excellence make lives better? We welcome Matt Forbeck to talk about excellence in game design. 0:00 Introduction 02:54 Interview: Matt Forbeck 21:46 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 Limi...
Gaining Advantage 017: Accessible Benefits from TTRPG
May 13, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 18.1 MBHow 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 Introduction 02:46 Interview: Katriel Paige 30:24 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Katreil Paige Links Tabletop Accessibility Page Website Twitter: @kit_flowerstorm Two to Tengu adventure on DMs Guild (co-designed with Lex Winter) Dystopia Rising: Evolution on DriveThruRPG Wyrmworks Publishing Limit...
Gaining Advantage 016: More Fey, Less Squirrels
April 08, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 24.9 MBLet’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 Introduction 04:38 Interview: Awfully Queer Heroes: Adventures in ADHD 37:53 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 http://wyrmworkspublishing.com ...
Gaining Advantage 015: Reclaiming Dungeons
March 11, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 18.2 MBLet’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 fo...
Gaining Advantage 014: Fantasy Accessibility with Fay Onyx
January 28, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.4 MBHow 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 L...
Gaining Advantage 013: Relationships in the Margins with @httpaladin
December 31, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 27.1 MBHow 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 Introduction 01:58 Paladin 23:25 Playing the Other: Nikki 40:15 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Paladin Links Twitter: @httpaladin Purchase The Islands of Sina Una Nikki Links Twitter: h...
Gaining Advantage 012: After School Dungeon Delving with @rmalena
December 17, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat 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 Introduction 02:13 Richard Malena-Webber 34:23 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Academy of Adventures Links Website: https://Academyofadventures.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmalena Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com http://wyrmworkspublis...
Gaining Advantage 011: Accessibility at the Table with @JesseMcNamee
December 03, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 17.9 MBHow 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 & Announcements 07:49 Jesse McNamee Interview 29:40 Appreciation Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Jesse McNamee Links Twitter: @jessemcnamee Wyrmworks Publishing Limitless Heroics: https://inclusiverpg.com http://wyrmworkspublishing.com https://Patreon.com/wyrmworkspublishing https://facebook.com...
Gaining Advantage 010: Gaining Access to RPGs with @AccessibleGames
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 15.5 MBWhat 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 Introduction 02:10 Jacob Wood 24:41 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Accessible Games Links Accessible Games Official Website: http://www.accessiblegames.biz Accessible Gaming Quarterly: http://www.bit.ly/AccessibleGamingQuarterly Contribute to AGQ: http://www.bit.ly/AGQContribute Twitter:...
Gaining Advantage 009: Variety is the Spice of Second Breakfast (with @TBHalflings)
November 05, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 37.9 MBMore 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 Introduction 2:39 2/3 Black Halflings 55:48 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. 3BH Links https://twitter.com/tbhalflings https://www.instagram.com/tbhalflings/ https://www.facebook.com/TBHalflings https://www.patreon.com/tbhalflings https://store.dftba.com/coll...
Gaining Advantage 008: Pretending to Do Good (Roleplay 4 Charity)
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.3 MBIt’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 Introduction 2:10 Rhydian "Oneuppington" John with Roleplay4Charity 19:38 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Roleplay4Charity Li...
Gaining Advantage 08: Pretending to Do Good (Roleplay 4 Charity)
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.3 MBIt’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 Introduction 2:10 Rhydian "Oneuppington" John with Roleplay4Charity 19:38 Wrap-up Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. Roleplay4Charity Li...
Gaining Advantage 007: Advantage against Psychic Damage (Jasper’s Game Day)
October 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBLife 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 Simon...
Gaining Advantage 06: Dungeons and Dragons and Autism (Level Up Gaming with Daniel Kwan & Naomi Hazlett)
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBHow 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. Tr...
Gaining Advantage 006: Dungeons and Dragons and Autism (Level Up Gaming with Daniel Kwan & Naomi Hazlett)
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBHow 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. Tr...
Gaining Advantage 06: Dungeons and Dragons and Autism
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBHow 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. Tr...
Gaining Advantage 005: Disabilities in the Future with Elsa Sjunneson
September 10, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 25.5 MBHow 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...
Gaining Advantage 004: Blind Role in TTRPGs (DOTS RPG Project)
August 27, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 24.2 MBEveryone 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 Injury46:2...
Gaining Advantage 003: Honey & Dice
August 13, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 21.6 MBSometimes, 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...
Gaining Advantage 003: Sweet Charity in TTRPGs (Honey & Dice)
August 13, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 19.9 MBSometimes, 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...
Gaining Advantage 002: Support your local Indie TTRPG (Creators, Assemble!)
July 30, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 22.5 MBWelcome 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: Suicida...
Gaining Advantage 002: Creators, Assemble!
July 30, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 24.2 MBWelcome 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: Suicida...
Gaining Advantage 001: Dungeons & Dragons & Therapy (Game to Grow)
July 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 38 MBRole-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 ne...
Gaining Advantage 001: Game to Grow
July 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 38 MBRole-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 ne...