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The Level 4 Game Master will run regular sessions with various people, at various locations. The GM IV is also the master trainer of all other GMs, and the senior level team leader. The GM IV provides advocacy, public speaking, training for players, game masters, educators, and therapists for Role-playing games. Volunteer-level free training begins immediately.

RPG Research Project Patreon Goal #3 Unlocked! All Thanks To You!

— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Thanks to the kind support of Patreon supporters like you, we have just crossed the threshold for goal #3!

A senior level position. The volunteer Game Master II (GM) provides role-playing game, and optional music, services to people with specific needs, and provide RPG training for entry-level Game Masters to those wishing to learn similar skills. Volunteer-level free training begins immediately.

A mid-level position. The Volunteer Level 1 Professional Volunteer Game Master (GM) Trainee will learn to run RPG sessions in accordance with RPG Research standards. Sessions are for a broad range of participant populations, at various locations. We do offer training for those wishing to develop the appropriate skills, and willing to regularly attend the free weekly training sessions.

A senior level position. The Volunteer Game Master III (GM) Trainee provides role-playing game, and optional music, services to people with specific therapeutic needs (RPG Therapy), and provide RPG training (RPG Education) to people wishing to learn similar skills. Volunteer-level free training begins immediately.

An entry level position. Help organize, manage, and facilitate RPG and related events using role-playing games, drum circles, and other recreational activities at various locations, conventions, and other events. Volunteer-level free training begins immediately.

This is an entry-level volunteer position with the possibility of optional free peer-training available. The player archetype is responsible for filling the role of various role-playing gamer "types". The participant takes on various Player Archetype roles to help training Game Masters learn how to address such situations more effectively. Types include: Munchkin, Rules Lawyer, Murder-hobo, etc. For people with little-to-no prior professional RPG experience, this is an excellent means of getting started gaining that experience.

This is an antry-to-mid-level volunteer position. The level 1 player archetype is responsible for filling the role of various role-playing gamer "types". The Level 2 Player Archetype, for Therapeutic Settings, is a staff member that has been trained to respectfully and professionally fulfil this role in therapeutic settings. The participant takes on various Player Archetype roles to help train Game Master Therapists to learn how to address such situations more effectively. Therapeutic player archetype examples include: Autism spectrum, MD, CP, brain injury, etc. This is an approach similar to roles played in First Aid, ICU, Search & Rescue, talk therapy, and similar training programs. This is an excellent means of gaining experience toward other RPG professional positions.

This is an entry-to-mid-level volunteer position. The player archetype is responsible for filling the role of various role-playing gamer "types" in education settings. The participant takes on various Player Archetype roles to help train Game Master Educators to learn how to address such situations more effectively. Types include: disruptive student, distractable student, zoned-out student, argumentative student, student with various LDs, etc.

An Entry Level Position. The Volunteer RPG Advocate Trainee, Level 1, promotes and advocates for role-playing games and related endeavors, including: RPG advocacy and therapeutic recreation advocacy.

Ryan Allison (Past Volunteer)

— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Ryan is an avid RPG player and training as an RPG Advocate and Trainer. He is also a master of the culinary arts and hospitality. Another specialty of Mr. Allison is the art of Garde Manger (Fruit and Vegetable Artistry).

Jacob Jones

— by Victoria Jesswein — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Jacob is an avid RPG player, Game Master, and training as an RPG Advocate and Trainer. He is also an excellent professional master of the culinary arts.

Danielle Whitworth

— by Victoria Jesswein — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Danielle is training as recreational therapist at Eastern Washington University, she is also training as an RPG Advocate and RPG Trainer.

John Welker

— by Victoria Jesswein — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

John Welker received his Licensed Practical Nurse certification in 1995 and has worked in many care facilities, he has been involved with role-playing games since 1979, and is working toward being the first fully certified RPG Therapeutic RPG Trainer. He is also a military veteran.

Brad Kane

— by Victoria Jesswein — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Brad joined the core volunteer team in November 2017. In addition to his diverse and extensive RPG background he is a professional firefighter, dispatcher, and EMT.

Charles Loyd

— by Victoria Jesswein — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Charles joined the core volunteer team in September 2017.

Daniel Ivey

— by Victoria Jesswein — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Daniel joined the core volunteer team in November 2017. He has years of experience with D&D from 2nd edition on up.

Karla McCallum (Past Volunteer)

— by Victoria Jesswein — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Karla was very briefly associated with The RPG Research Project, but for only a few weeks in June and July of 2017.

Heather Allison (Past Volunteer)

— by Victoria Jesswein — last modified Nov 12, 2022 08:26 AM

Heather is an avid tabletop role-playing gamer, and a wonderful volunteer!