The Magic of Star Trek RPGs: Intentionality and Positive Impact

from Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures · host Studio Tembo

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. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo 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

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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?

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