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to The Escapist, a web page
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BeQuest is a
project aimed at getting gamers involved
in charitable efforts - making donations, organizing drives,
volunteering time, giving of themselves. In short, making a difference.
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Young Person's Adventure League is a project aimed at
getting future generations interested in roleplaying, with suggestions
on the best RPGs to play with kids and tips on keeping the adventures
fun, engaging, and sometimes even educational. |
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Reading,
Writing, and Roleplaying is a project devoted to using
roleplaying games as an educational tool in the classroom or even at
home. |
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Terra
Libris is a project that focuses on role-playing games
as a library activity, to encourage reading, research, socialization,
and library skills. |
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Square
One is a gaming podcast hosted by Sam Chupp of The Bear's Grove
and Bill Walton of The Escapist, that focuses on tips and suggestions
for new players interested in the role-playing hobby.
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in Public Week
is a thrice-annual event aimed at making the hobby more visible,
increasing public understanding, and possibly even attracting new
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