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States of Play: AP

August 18, 2018 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

In this episode, Brian, Josue and I discuss the concepts of Analysis Paralysis and Anticipation of Play. At a recent convention I had the realization that there is a familiar cartography of states of mind during game play. If we can talk about the states of mind we enter when gaming, and talk about how we respond to those states of mind, then we will find a better way to ‘be’ in games, and ultimately a more peaceful way of addressing our world. I’m not sure that we can go from Concordia to World Peace, but its a start right? So check out the discussion and let us know what you think. What are the states of play that you experience and how do they impact your perception of events around you? Drop us a note on the forums, or tweet out at us. Also don’t forget to follow our twitter feed for daily updates and game information.

Woody

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Talking with Jeff Garst at Dicetower Con 2018

July 27, 2018 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

In this episode of Rolling for Change we talk to Jeff Garst of the Spielbound Café in Omaha, Nebraska about his work using games in teaching and outreach. We also geek out about our time at Dicetower Con 2018. Ive been to a few of the major cons, but Dicetower Con is probably my favorite- large enough to feel like you are really at a special gathering, small enough to develop con family, and located in the heart of my favorite tourist city, Orlando Florida.

Coming up soon we will finally air our show about the cooperative card game, Hanabi, and we are developing an episode that explores games that develop creative muscle.

Keep on Rolling for Change

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Teaching a Game

July 20, 2018 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

2 episodes in 2 weeks…wow! I don’t know about getting 1 out per week, but we will endeavor to create more content more often.

This episode is about what it is like to teach a game. I believe this is a core skill for tabletop gamers. Sometimes the quality of the teaching determines the quality of our experience of a game. It is this skill that we turn to in todays discussion. The verdict is still out for me. Being a good teacher is a combination of; really knowing the game, being able to present it in a clear way, hopefully engaging the players in the theme as much as possible, balancing when to take the training wheels off (moving from teacher to player), and finding moments in the game to leave an opening for personal discovery or aha moments within the play of the game. If you are really good you might even facilitate a situation in which your student rolls for change and becomes a master (at least for the moment).

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Conflict in Gaming

July 14, 2018 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

Hey guys,

Thanks for listening to Rolling for Change. We have some great new content coming for you in the next few months. In this episode of Rolling for Change, Brian and Woody discuss how conflict plays a role in our game experiences and how we respond to that conflict. This will likely be one of many discussions about conflict, but its a start. Please let us know any areas of conflict you would like us to address in the future. Contact us gamers@rollingforchange.com or at our twitter feed @rollforchange.

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Returning from Pax Unplugged

March 27, 2018 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#16: Coming home after Pax Unplugged was not a let down. I felt my soul battery recharge while we were there. So by the time I got to sit down with Josue and Brian again, I was still giddy and excited about our experience. So this is the episode in which we, your humble hosts geek out about Pax Unplugged. About 3/4 of the way through, you will notice the absence of Josue…he had to go so we carried on.

Anyway, enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts, especially if you also came from Pax Unplugged with an experience to share.

Cheers,

Woody

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PAX Unplugged Live

March 12, 2018 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#15: Back in November Brian, Josué, and myself were able to present at the inaugural Pax Unplugged. We went to talk about the podcast and our vision for developing awareness of the way gaming is impacting us. We did not expect to have such an amazing audience or to discover stories of how games have impacted others. I believe what we are offering here in this episode is very special because the people that spoke to us from the audience were just amazing people, presenting their stories and allowing themselves to be vulnerable with us. I called it a church service because it really started to feel as if they were all coming to the pulpit to testify. It was a truly amazing experience for each of us and I am very happy to present it to you here.

We have had some hiccups, but we are still dedicated to getting this information out and to keeping the podcast running. We will have another one for you very soon.

Keep on Rolling for Change!

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