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A Parent's Guide to Role Playing Games

hapycamper writes "Role playing games are evaluated from the perspective of a concerned parent in the latest two editions of the GamerDad Unplugged column. The articles discuss some of the finer points of table-top gaming from a parental perspective, with the first article discussing just what an RPG is and the second addressing some of the main concerns that a parent might have about their child playing an RPG." From the article:"So, the most important things a parent should be concerned about in a role playing game are the game players. Who is your child playing with? As mentioned, these types of games come straight out of the imagination of the players, especially the GM..."

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  1. frothing pissfest by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    pee on my face!

  2. Focus on the family guide to RPGs- Brought by GNAA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    1.> RPGs are a trap to trick our children into worshiping the devil


    2.> Role Playing will make your children believe that they need to respect other religions and races


    3.> Role playing will undermine the morality of children


    4.> Terri Shaivo died do to LARP related illness