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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GreyLord" data-source="post: 8690652" data-attributes="member: 4348">I work with scouts.  If I was designing an RPG merit badge...it probably would go something like this..1.  Do the following:  a. Describe in your own words, what a Roleplaying Game is.b. Describe at least 6 different types of Polyhedral dice2.  Explain what 3 of the most popular Roleplaying games are currently, and the differences between them.3.  Define the following Terms in the context of a Roleplaying Game...Player Character, Non-Player Character, Game Master (or Dungeon Master as well if the scouts could get permission), Campaign, Adventure, Dungeon Crawl, and Character Sheet.4.  Choose one of the Following to do.a.  Participate in playing in a group with a Roleplaying game over several sessions composing of no less than 5 sessions and 10 hours.b.  Participate as a player in at least 3 different types of Roleplaying games in sessions lasting over 2 hours each timec.  Create an account online with a company to play a Tabletop Roleplaying Game online.  Participate in at least two sessions of a Roleplaying game online.  Explain how this may be different than playing with others directly at a table.5.  Choose one of the following to do,a.  As a Gamemaster, run an adventure in a session that is at least 4 hours long, or two sessions that are at least 3 hours long.b.  Create a campaign setting.  Include details on cultures, history, and societies in your campaign setting.c.  Create some homebrew rules of your favorite Roleplaying game.  Show modifications of at least several different character classes/types, racial/heritage ideas, and changes to basic combat rules.  Write a ten page write up of these changes, including how they may change how the game operates and works.6.  Choose one of the following to do:a.  Write a report about the history of Roleplaying Games.  Include the origins of Roleplaying games and the evolution of their style and presentation to the present day.b.  Create a brochure or poster advertising a group meeting for Roleplaying games inviting new members to play.  Post it and use it to gain at least one new member.c.  Contact one of your favorite Roleplaying game creators.  Write them a letter or send them a message by the internet.  If they respond, show this response to your scoutmaster or meritbadge counselor.</blockquote>

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