In this class, students will learn how to design and publish materials for TTRPGs (Tabletop Roleplaying Games) digitally! Not only will they get to learn and practice their skills at playing and running these games, but also creating original content for them at a professional level with a variety of fun tools. By the end of class, each student will have their very own monster, module, or even TTRPG system in a digitally publishable format that they can bring to the online TTRPG community. You’ll get to flex your creative writing muscles, learn game design concepts, dive into digital programs like Word and graphic design sites, and develop your editing abilities as well. The gameplay side of things will also let you practice your acting and creative thinking with the people around you! You’ll need a laptop or tablet, but otherwise materials will be provided.

This class will mix a lot of styles of teaching to match the many styles of learning students will bring into the classroom. We'll have a little bit of lecture on game design and writing, and plenty of time to work solo or with others on your projects and other exciting activities as well. Some days of class, we'll also be joining up with the Adventurer's Guild (and our students there will become the teachers, as you run games for the younger students)! At the end of the course, we'll also have a family play day where you can all wow your loved ones with the awesome adventures you've designed. No tabletop experience, dice, etc. are required: this is a space where all are welcome, and where you’ll have a strong community to lean on when you need help. Come join me, fellow adventurers, on the writing journey of a lifetime!

This course requires the use of a laptop or similar device. The Robinson Center can provide a device if your student does not have access. You can learn more about Device Requests here.

Location:  

Architecture (ARC) G042

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Instructors: 

• Remy Sumida-Tate 

• Mia Nelson

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