Roleplay Rescue

Over the past few weeks, ever since starting this project, I’ve been chatting to a couple of gamers I know. One of the cool things that has happened is that one or two of these guys have agreed to record an interview about their own experiences.Derek McClean is an Anglican Priest, husband, and father. I’ve known him not shy of 30 years, ever since we met at University. Having been a teacher of Religious Education, Derek attended Cambridge University before his ordination. He currently serves a rural

Following on from the last episode, in which I outed my story of discovery and the success experienced with B/X Essentials, I hopped online and interviewed the author of that product: Gavin Norman.Here are the questions I started with:- What is it that you enjoy most about roleplaying games?- What is your biggest barrier to getting a game?- What was the worst moment in your roleplaying hobby?- How do you keep yourself motivated to play?- What tips do you have for a person coming back to the

Sharing my own journey of revelation about roleplaying games and describing one route back into hobby. This is the story of what happened to me in July 2018 when all the reading, thinking, and self-doubt finally opened a way to enjoy my hobby again. I hope it can inspire others to consider a trip back to the gaming table.Here are the links I promised in the episode:The Angry GM’s, “GMing, Basically” series:https://theangrygm.com/series/gm-basics/The Alexandrian, Justin Alexander’s, “Open Table”

What are roleplaying games and why should we play them? Taking a look at what lies at the heart of RPGs, their value to us as human beings, and the basics of how they work.It's time to take a stab at defining what tabletop roleplaying games are all about. We also take a look at the function of RPGs and the reasons for playing them (other than just for fun). Finally, this episode handles the fundamentals of how to play.Here are the links I mention in the episode:The Angry GM's "GMing, Basically"

Taking a look at three big barriers to playing RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Traveller, or RuneQuest. This episode introduces some of the key reasons many folk will drop out of the hobby. None of this is rocket science yet it affects gamers everywhere at some time or another.Here are a couple of links to items mentioned in the episode...Andy Cope's & Andy Whittaker's book, "The Art of Being Brilliant":https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/shop/1/the-art-of-being-brilliantMy own

The Series 1 trailer in which I make a plea for lapsed roleplayers to come back to the gaming table. Ever play D&D or similar roleplaying games back in the day? This is my first stab at tempting you back. Game on!Contact:Quick link here: rpgrescue.comEmail: hello@rpgrescue.comMeWe: Roleplay Rescue PageFacebook: Roleplay Rescue Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.