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It’s Time to Roll with Polyhedral Pedagogy

Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), especially Dungeons & Dragons, are transforming classroom learning through immersive, collaborative storytelling. At Western High School in Kentucky, teacher Sterling Harris integrates D&D into creative writing, blending gameplay with rigorous academic standards.

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Roll To Hit: Comparative Mathematical Probability In Tabletop Role-Playing Games

Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) heavily rely on dice and probability, yet the impact of dice mechanics on gameplay has not been deeply explored academically. This article compares combat effectiveness across TTRPG systems, examining how probability and dice mechanics influence character success.

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Queer tabletop roleplaying games provide valuable lessons that even 'Dungeons & Dragons' can learn from

Researchers at Northeastern University studied how some tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are prioritizing queerness and inclusivity, offering valuable insights for mainstream games like Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). While D&D has made progress in inclusivity, many of its rules remain centered around combat rather than identity.

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