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6 Reasons All Kids Should Play An RPG
Probably most adults too!
I have no children, and I was perfectly honest that I have no interest in ever having them in a recent article. However, since I’ve started playing role-playing games, it has occurred to me that all children should learn to play one. That’s because, during a game, they would learn many valuable life lessons in a risk-free environment while also having fun. So here are my reasons all kids should play an rpg
Lesson 1: You Can Be Anything You Want To Be
When you start a new game, it’s normal to create your character from scratch. There are various methods to do it, but the idea is you create your back story, class, race and key skills. The options you choose are entirely up to you. I’m sure that children will realise that they can’t choose everything about themselves in real life, but it does plant a seed. When they’re faced with a huge range of choices, it encourages them to approach their own lives with an open mind. It’s one of the biggest reasons why all kids should play an rpg.
Lesson 2: Actions Have Consequences
One of the greatest things about RPGs is that you have free rein in deciding what to do in any given situation. The only limit is your imagination, although you are…
