Rolling for Change - Exlporing the therapeutic value of tabletop gaming.

The Rules of Acquisition Disorder

June 15, 2019 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

It’s episode 30 and it has taken us some time to get here. We will really celebrate when we hit 50. Nevertheless we can celebrate the 8th birthday of Geek Therapy by talking about Acquisition Disorder. On this episode, Ginger and Brian, Suzi, and Woody discuss just what an acquisition disorder is, what impact it has, and how we are impacted by the gaming monster of greed. Perhaps in the end we encourage getting more games, but hopefully we identify some important areas of discussion about game ownership.

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Games that change our lives

June 8, 2019 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

The subject of games that change our lives is really the subject of nearly every episode of Rolling for Change, but in this case we talk about our own life changing experiences with gaming as well as stories from other amazing gamers who have shared their personal narratives with us. Games can and do sit at the intersection of pivotal life turns. Join us for this discussion into how those dynamics have played out for each of us personally.

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Cheating and Ethical Gameplay

May 23, 2019 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

In this episode, Brian, Josue and I discuss the concept of cheating in games. Whether we acknowledge it or not, deception is a life skill. From as early as 2 we learn that fake crying may result in getting what we want. It is later through the structure of social learning that this habit becomes less cute and more annoying, that the external world starts to punish this behavior and reinforce honesty. As a result, we get more tricksy, more wiley in our lies. By the time we are adults, we are programmed by deceptive ad campaigns that suggest using this mouthwash and that deodorant will make your life better. It is not surprising that unchecked cheating in games result in more crafty cheaters. However, most of us would say that cheating is not in the spirit of playing games with others. Subversion of the rules for a personal agenda is often seen as outside of the boundaries of good taste and ethical gamesmanship. It’s a briar patch of controversy that we can dig into and perhaps gain some better understanding. This episode can start that discussion and hopefully provide some insight into cheating behaviors. The dice are loaded and the deck is stacked in this episode of Rolling For Change.

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Intimacy, Sexuality and Gaming

May 8, 2019 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

The title says it all. In this episode I am joined by Brian Peace, Ginger Peace, Josue Cardona, and Suzi Harris in a discussion about the impact of gaming on relationships (intimacy and sexuality). The episode is R rated so sensitive listeners may just want to wait around for something less evocative. Thanks for listening.

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Life Simulation Games

February 17, 2019 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

This year is going to be an amazing year for our little podcast. You will see more regular content, twitch streams, and potentially live shows at gaming conventions.

That said, I am very excited to offer this deeper discussion of life simulation games. Brian, Josue and I discuss the values and reasons behind life simulation games. We discuss tabletop gaming and computer games both. I hope you will enjoy this journey.

Best wishes, keep on gaming, and keep on Rolling for Change.

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