Pictures can communicate things that sometimes words struggle to convey. By seeing a simple picture players can understand what a place looks like, who is there, and perhaps, who built it. Pictures provide a sense of emotion. They draw players in and immerse them in the world. Visual components are a vital part of...
Unleashing the Power of Logic and Mathematics in RPGs: Enhancing Gameplay through Strategic Thinking
When Gandalf and the fellowship arrived at the entrance of the Mines of Moria, the Doors of Durin stopped their progress. Gandalf stepped forward and translated the Sindarin text: The Doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak, friend, and enter. I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Hollin drew these signs. Gandalf initially misunderstood these...
Mastering Verbal-Linguistic Skills in RPGs: Unleashing the Power of Words
Words are the basis of Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence (VL). And words are the basis of every role-playing game. Players and game masters work together using words to create worlds and the characters that happened to those worlds. As this is the case I assume that nearly everyone at the table has at least some modicum...
Enhancing Tabletop RPG Engagement: Harnessing Multiple Intelligence Theory
When role-playing, you and your players can enter into a thousand different fantastical worlds and inhabit the lives of a million different people. This variety opens role-playing games to a diverse group of people. Yet, how do you address the different player types and play styles of such a motley group? As a game...