Tabletop Roleplaying Games for Community Building by Lauren Gaudite

New study suggests tabletop games offer benefits to reduce anxiety ||JOURNAL ARTICLE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:02:31 UTC

An overview of a study conducted at Harrisburg University found that "On average, the data collected from five different TTRPG groups over the course of 10 months suggests that TTRPGs, both as a casual form of entertainment and modified for cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce general anxiety, reduce social anxiety, and improve social skills."

Want To Go Beyond D&D? Give These 5 TTRPGs A Try In 2025 ||LIST||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:03:47 UTC

Offering different playstyles, genres, and settings, check out this list of games to explore TTRPGs that offer something different.

Oddities and Wonders: A Selection of Unusual Artifacts for TTRPG Players ||GAME RESOURCE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:04:46 UTC

A digital resource of magical items, weapons, and armor to use in your games.

"The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Special Collections is excited to present a free catalog of items that can be used to supplement Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs)! Each in-game item was inspired by a real-life object in the Library's Special Collections."

The 15 Best Virtual Tabletops for Immersive RPG Gameplay in 2024 ||LIST||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:05:52 UTC

A wealth of digital tools to use to support your games and help play online.

How to Watch Dimension 20: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide ||SHOW GUIDE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:06:59 UTC

Dimension 20 is one of the most popular actual-play D&D show, with over 20 stand-alone seasons. This guide offers an overview of the show and how to watch (including some free content).

Critical Role ||SHOW||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:11:47 UTC

Arguably the one that started it all... Critical Role began in 2012 as a live-streamed D&D game with 8 famous voice actors at the helm. From the dining room table to a million dollar company, Critical Role offers a wealth of longform campaigns, oneshots, and other content. All major campaigns are available for free on YouTube as well.

Top 80 TTRPG Podcasts ||LIST||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:12:40 UTC

Explore the top 80 actual-play podcasts "ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares" on the Goodpods platform.

So You Want to Make Your Own TTRPG… ||GUIDE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:18:23 UTC

Want to try your hand at making your own? Here is a simple guide with examples to get you started.

Exploring Identity Through Gameplay: The Intersections of Tabletop Role-Playing Games, Game Design, and Queerness ||JOURNAL ARTICLE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:19:27 UTC

An open-access article discusses how design mechanics can be used to meet needs for representation that do not rely on tokenism and how LGBTQIA+ players use games to explore and play with identity.

TTRPGs Can Help Build Positive Communities ||WEB ARTICLE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:21:49 UTC

This article discusses community building, creating safe spaces, and using TTRPGs as therapy interventions. Creating a healthy environment for these benefits to thrive requires care and planning.

Top 10 Solo Tabletop RPGs You Can Play Alone ||LIST||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:22:34 UTC

These games offer unique entry points into gaming for those daring to take a solo adventure.

Deernicorn’s Guide to TTRPGs for Libraries and Schools ||GUIDE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:28:22 UTC

A guide for libraries and schools to learn more about hosting games as well as games recommended for library events.

Bringing Tabletop Role-Playing Games to the Library ||ARTICLE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:28:49 UTC

An article discussion the positive reasons to bring TTRPGs into the library, as well as information on programming and accessibility.

"What better place for tabletop games to find an audience than a library? Libraries are all about community and learning, and there is an RPG for everyone these days. Roleplaying games encourage social skills, problem-solving, and math skills; they encourage players to imagine and tell stories—all in a collaborative setting outside of school so it doesn’t feel like “work.”"

Let's Quest ||GRANT||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:29:53 UTC

A non-profit with a mission to provide materials and resources to schools and libraries.

Tabletop role-playing games at school and public libraries ||BOOK||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:30:38 UTC

A book tailored to helping libraries with their programming and development related to TTRPGs.

“Let's Roll: A Guide to Setting up Tabletop Role-Playing Games in your School or Public Library”

What's a TTRPG? Why Does it Matter? ||WEB ARTICLE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 01:34:34 UTC

For many people, TTRPGs are a way to share time with your community and explore new worlds as a community. TTRPGS offers a low-cost and consistent way to bring people together.

How to Choose Your First TTRPG: A Beginner's Guide ||GUIDE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 02:15:19 UTC

This resource will help guide you through the process of choosing a game. The site also offers a large directory of TTRPGs, both large publishers and indie!

Roleplay 101 - Ginny Di ||VIDEO||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 05:48:00 UTC

TTRPG content creator offers basics on getting into character.

The TTRPG world is ever-expanding, and there is a ton of video content with tutorials, tips, and other in-depth looks at different games.

RPG Etiquette! - Matt Mercer ||VIDEO||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 05:54:15 UTC

A relaxed examination of basic table etiquette and how to play together from master GM Matt Mercer.

It started with friends at home. Now Dungeons & Dragons is in its stadium era ||WEB & AUDIO ARTICLE||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 06:04:05 UTC

This NPR article and explores the explosive popularity of D&D and TTRPGs. One actual-play show, Dimension 20, sold out Madison Square Garden in NYC - over 20k seats. And that those fans are finding a place in the community.

“That Was Really Beautiful”: A Review of Dimension 20: Dungeons & Drag Queens ||REVIEW||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 06:30:16 UTC

Popular actual-play shows celebrate the diversity of communities that can come together over TTRPGs.

||REFLECTION||

lcgaudite — 2025-10-05 07:08:18 UTC

A reflection on this discovery activity