Discussion 12: Conflict and RPGs
Read Section 6.7 “Conflict in RPGs and Communities” in Bowman et al.’s “Chapter 6: Key Concepts, Techniques, and Purposes for Transformative Role-playing Game Design” of Transformative Role-playing Game Design.
Choose one (1) of the following resources to examine: Leonard, Janjetovic, and Usman’s “Playing to Experience Marginalization: Benefits and Drawbacks of ‘Dark Tourism’ in Larp” (reading) or Leonard’s “Playing for Pain: Benefits, Pitfalls, & Strategies for RPing Marginalized Characters – Diana Leonard” (video)
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Then, answer the following questions:
- Based on the materials this week, what are some potential benefits of role-playing games and their respective communities with regard to conflict? Be specific.
- What are some potential drawbacks of role-playing games and their respective communities with regard to conflict? Be specific.
- How might this information help you improve as a designer? As a player? Be specific.
Finally, respond to at least two (2) of your peers in Ask a Question, Answer a Question format.