Overview: Transformative RPGs – Core

Overview: Transformative RPGs – Core

Welcome to our module Transformative RPGs – Core! In this module, we will go into what a transformative role-playing game is.  

This module has both synchronous and asynchronous parts. You will watch a video lecture, meet online to try role-playing, and journal. Make sure you have watched the video lecture before the synchronous meeting. 

Role-playing will take place over video conferencing. Make sure you log in on time, that you can actively participate, and that you won’t be disturbed.

Journals are viewable only by your instructors. In your Journals, you will consider the work you have read, watched, and discussed and tie it to your personal thoughts and experiences.

 

Asynchronous Activities:

  • * Transformative RPGs
  • * Reflection Journal 1: Transformative RPGs – Core

Synchronous Activities:

  • * Synchronous Session 2: Conflict and RPGs

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Required materials:

Videos:

ROCKET – Erasmus. (2025, 29 January). Transformative RPGs – Josefin Westborg [Video]. YouTube. (44 min) 

Recommended materials:

Readings:

Bowman, S.L., Diakolambrianou, E., Hedgard Hugaas, K., & Westborg, J. (2024). Chapter 2: Transformative Role-playing Games: Types, Purposes, and Features. In S.L. Bowman, E. Diakolambrianou, & S. Brind (Eds.), Transformative RolePlaying Game Design (p. 49-79). Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis. Transformative Play Research 1. Uppsala University Publications.
Available at this link. 

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