Anger begets anger. Our brains radiate their emotional condition outward, much like a wizard casting an area of effect spell in D&D. Looking at Dungeons and Dragons for clues on personal development, is our anger really like casting the Radiance of the Dawn? And are we damaging others when casting our personal anger spells or is it just an emotional radiance that causes no harm?

There are many positive health effects of video games. Playing video games is fun and makes us feel happy. But it’s more than mashing buttons that bring us joy. What does science say about our gaming and happiness? And can we use these elements in other aspects of our lives to bring us greater happiness overall?

There are many benefits to playing tabletop games. But does it make a difference if it’s analog vs digital gaming? There are unique benefits and disadvantages to each. How can we make our gaming experiences the best possible, whether it’s together around the table or tabletop gaming online? Here are 12 tips to make the most of your next tabletop experience.

I can’t see dice.

I can’t see grid maps.

I can’t read spell cards or manuals.

I can’t operate a character sheet.

When I was first invited into a game I certainly didn’t expect to face my worst fear. I absolutely never expected to overcome it.

Everywhere you look, sites are promoting the power of positivity. We hear about all the great benefits from lower stress to better physical immunity. But sometimes, that positivity just feels wrong. Why is it is that sometimes being around positive people can make us unhappy?

Can Dungeons and Dragons help us to trust others? Faced with a mysterious NPC, many of us immediately become suspicious and wary. What are the reasons we don’t trust others and can we learn how to trust someone? And what if they as suspicious of us, are we seen as trustworthy in their eyes? The question of can RPGs help us trust others is yes, if we are willing to learn how to trust others, including ourselves.

In RPGs, a mimic can disguise itself as an everyday object, hidden in its disguise, waiting for its prey.

In real life, we have versions of mimics as well. We call them imposters and fraudsters, disguising themselves as something they are not to gain from their deception.

Every good fantasy story and RPGs include a band of adventurers facing danger together. In real life, we can have the same. Real-life party members help us battle our monsters and encourage us to work toward our goals. Who are your traveling companions and what RPG party roles do they fill? And if we are in a real-life RPG, how can we find other adventurers to share the journey with us? Remember, it’s dangerous to go it alone.