The Magic of Star Trek RPGs: Intentionality and Positive Impact
Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures
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Show Notes
Kelli Fitpatrick, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke ask "Does writing hopeful science fiction and fantasy even matter with everything that's going on in the world right now?" Join the deep dicussion and let us know what you think in the comments section.
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00:00:22 - Introductions: Dismuke, Johnson, and Fitzpatrick
00:01:40 - Employee morale and hopeful sci-fi
00:03:32 - Optimistic fiction explores humanity's future
00:07:31 - Optimism and escapism importance in fiction
10:44 - Game design for positive dopamine hits
11:11 - Session zero: Setting game tone upfront
12:55 - Gaming's positive impact on real world
14:44 - Star Trek RPGs and leadership skills
00:18:57 - Nuance: Ethical scenarios and RPG complexities
00:27:23 - Writing matters, especially in difficult times