Discussion 3: Introduction to Transformative Game Design
Watch Sarah Lynne Bowman’s “Safety in Role-playing Games I: Introduction — Sarah Lynne Bowman” and “Safety in Role playing Games Part III: During the Game — Sarah Lynne Bowman.”
Read Sections 2.1-2.5 until the end of “Populations Overview” of Bowman et al.’s “Chapter 2: Transformative Role-playing Games: Types, Purposes, and Features” in Transformative Role-playing Game Design.
Optional: Watch the linked video, Sarah Lynne Bowman’s “Introduction to Transformative Game Design” (59 min).
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Then, answer the following questions:
- Describe the definitions of “transformation” as discussed in the materials. Do these definitions resonate with you? If so, why? If not, what alternative definition(s) would you suggest or prefer?
- Describe three (3) concepts from the materials that distinguish transformative game design from other forms of game design. What are your thoughts on these concepts? Can you think of other concepts that should be also included? If so, be specific.
- Which category best fits the work you currently do or plan to do: leisure, educational, or therapeutic? Why? If none of these categories fit, what category would you use to describe your work?
Finally, respond to at least two (2) of your peers in Ask a Question, Answer a Question format.