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” series:https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/1223/roleplaying-games/opening-your-game-tableJennell Jacquays’, “The Caverns of Thracia” megadungeon: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/127336/Caverns-of-Thracia-1979B/X Essentials (art-free) $0 .PDFs:Core Rules - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/220729/B-X-Essentials-Core-Rules--Plain-Text-EditionClasses & Equipment - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/227658/B-X-Essentials-Classes-and-Equipment--Plain-Text-EditionCleric & Magic-user Spells - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/233175/B-X-Essentials-Cleric-and-MagicUser-Spells--Plain-Text-EditionMonsters - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/246582/B-X-Essentials-Monsters--Plain-Text-EditionAdventures & Treasures - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/253083/B-X-Essentials-Adventures-and-Treasures--Plain-Text-EditionAdd dice and play!

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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" series: https://theangrygm.com/series/gm-basics/The Alexandrian on Game Structures: https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/15126/roleplaying-games/game-structuresSarah Lynne Bowman's book, "The Functions of Roleplaying Games": https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-functions-of-role-playing-games/For Jon Peterson's, "Playing At The World": http://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/Tim Shorts’ Gothridge Manor: http://gothridgemanor.blogspot.com/

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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 blog:http://ubiquitousrat.netA big thank you to Ravi Bains who designed the new artwork for the podcast - thanks, Ravi!

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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: [email protected]: Roleplay Rescue PageFacebook: Roleplay Rescue Page

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