Gaming Perspectives With Saul and Jolene Episode 54: Cathartic Gaming

           Today Saul and Jolene talk about Cathartic Gaming.   In previous episodes this subject has been mentioned from time to time , but we thought it deserved its own episode.  Saul gives the definition of the word cathartic and catharsis and then Saul and Jolene relate it to RPGs.  The idea that all games are cathartic in one form or another the main difference is in scale.  From simple diversion as one can have in reading a book or watching a movie or tv show, to a full cathartic moment where you release stress through feeling strong emotions.             Though we mostly play for diversion at times there have been moments when our games have gotten emotional or have had a strong emotional reaction to a situation.  Saul and Jolene believe that GMs especially ones that run games with high emotional content be prepared to deal with the ramifications of running those games and be aware that those games may "trigger" players.        As always thank you all for listening and please share with family and friends on your social networks.       Music by,  U Can Unlearn Guitar, song U Needed Me (Cathartic Karaoke)                       From the album: 2 Digitizdat: The Circumvention of Populace Censure