@eclaytopia.bsky.social and I had a fantastic conversation about GMs in #ttrpgs and Ignatian spirituality. You never know when the #jesuits will sneak into your favorite hobbies! soundcloud.com/jesuitconfer...

Dungeons, Dragons and the Formation of a Moral Imagination with Susan Haarman

Last May, America Magazine ran an article entitled “Dungeons & Dragons—and Jesuits” by Robert Buckland, a Jesuit in formation. Buckland admits to being a longtime fan of D&D, but even he is surprised

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Anyone in the Chicagoland area? 🐉 CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS! 🎲 Join us for Chicago's FIRST-EVER GM & Player Matchmaking Event! 📅 Sunday, March 9 ⏰ 12PM-5PM 📍 The Empty Bottle 💰 Donate-what-you-want (Suggested $10+) events.humanitix.com/adventurers-...

Adventurers Wanted - A Player and GM Matchmaking Event

Ready to embark on epic quests and forge new alliances this Spring? The CTGA invites you to our TTRPG Matchmaking Event on 3/9 at The Empty Bottle from 12-5pm!

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I'm deligted that this finally hit the shelves! Just when you thought my writing couldn't get more niche, I managed to find a way to combine my two sub-niches Ignatian Spirituality and TTRPGS! rowman.com/ISBN/9781978...

Theology, Religion, and Dungeons and Dragons: Explorations of the Sacred through Fantasy Worlds

This volume describes Dungeons & Dragons as a generative and creative space by exploring the tabletop role-playing game’s intersections with the academic disciplines of Theology and Religious Stud...

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I could not be more excited to be helping out @leveleater.bsky.social at #MCChicago later this month. Come see "the Level Eater way" of d&d and see why obsessed with how much fun it is and what it teaches us about shared consequences - my little academic corner of the world!

Level Eater Adventures@leveleater.com · 2y ago

Attending #MCChicago this month? We are, too! We're hosting an epic stand-alone adventure event celebrating the debut of D&D at MagicCon — and we'd love for you to join us. We're Chicago-local DMs and designers. See you there? leveleater.com/events/mcchi...

There are two wolves inside you. One wants to finish those peer review edits. The other is keeps generating workshop ideas for GenCon.

There are a number of people in Hollywood where I have said the following about them for years: Their most successful fictional narrative is the story of who they are. Which is not who they are. It’s the *story* they’ve put out there and most people are convinced by it. Love art. But no pedestals.

Windrake@windrake.bsky.social · 2y ago

My husband just helped me understand how awful people who create good art: "Neil Gaiman is a character created by Neil Gaiman." His public personna was convincing. He might have thought it would be labeled non-fiction forever. His art and his facade contain good characters. But he isn't one.

A micro jam for micro settings, brought to you by @vidityavoleti.bsky.social and myself, starting this Friday 👀 Come make some cool places with us! itch.io/jam/tiny-wor...

Kienna is making Erstwild@kiennas.bsky.social · 2y ago

Maybe making a little jam to give people an excuse to make micro setting stuff 🤔

🎲 Chicago gamers, mark your calendars! The Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association launches Dec 5 at Navigator Taproom. Join us for: - Meet the CTGA Board - Raffles & prizes - Pay-what-you-can entry - Amazing community vibes RSVP: events.humanitix.com/ctga-launch-... Follow CTGA on IG: Chicago_TGA

Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association Launch Party

RSVP on Humanitix - Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association Launch Party hosted by Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association. Navigator Taproom, 2211 N Milwaukee Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60647, USA. Thursday Decem...

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My most-viral post ever: “Book historian who tells students constantly that if they listen to the audiobook, they are literally reading 18th century novels the way the large chunk of the original audience experienced the book. Silent, solitary reading by eye alone is so so recent!”

Linda Holmes@lindaholmes.bsky.social · 2y ago

Hey, just a note: Saying people are “illiterate” if they listen to audiobooks sucks for a bunch of reasons.

Calling all educator friends and nerds. What are your thoughts about the intersection of education and consent? Can we have authentic consent from students in the classroom? #highered #consent #k12

📢 Are you a fan of Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, or any TTRPGs? I needs you for a study on gaming and civic outcomes. Share your story and be part of groundbreaking research! #TabletopGaming #Civics #TTRPGs luc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🎲 Calling all tabletop RPG enthusiasts! Participate in a study exploring the impact of TTRPGs like D&D on civic skills. Your experiences could shape the future of gaming and education! Survey details  #TTRPG #CivicEngagement