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Published February 25, 2019 By Chris Mackey, PhD/ABD

I received an e-mail from GenCon… well, let me just post it for you: Accepted for Consideration Dear Chris Mackey (ID: XXXXXX), SEM19146613 Leadership Training…

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Role-Playing Games: Creating a Character, Part I

Published January 9, 2019 By Chris Mackey, PhD/ABD

A typical role-playing game will have one Game Master (GM) who prepares the scenario or story. The GM can either write their own story for the players to play in, or use a published story, called a module. The GM is the facilitator for the group (known as a party). Typically, the party consists of 5-7 players who take on different roles (such as “fighter,” “bard,” “wizard,” etc) and they set out with a common goal, even if they do not have common ethics or morals.

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Role-Playing Games: What Are They?

Published January 7, 2019 By Chris Mackey, PhD/ABD

usinesses have long used a technique called role-playing for various training purposes: The sales representative plays the part of the ornery customer while the sales manager models appropriate techniques to overcome objections. Targeted role-play scenarios such as the sales example are common in the business world. But, role-play in the form of a game that is completely removed from the working situation may have benefits for training, as well.

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<span class="entry-title-primary">Episode 2 – World of Warcraft</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Leadership & Teamwork in a Persistent World</span>

Episode 2 – World of Warcraft Leadership & Teamwork in a Persistent World

Published May 23, 2018 By Chris Mackey, PhD/ABD

I’m late on getting this to you.  I fear, the quality probably suffered for it, as well.  But, I offer you the best I could…

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