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Not Only Digital Gaming, But Also Table-top Gaming Helps Us Treat Depression by arduilcelebren

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Not Only Digital Gaming, But Also Table-top Gaming Helps Us Treat Depression
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Hey, everyone!

I've been thinking a lot about roleplaying games lately.

I mean, there's always been a bunch of them out there—D&D, World of Darkness, Pathfinder… the list goes on and on. But lately I've been thinking about what makes one better than another. And it might not surprise you to hear that tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Critical Role are my favorite form of entertainment right now—but it still made me wonder: what makes these games so special?

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I think the answer is pretty simple: they're all about community. It's great when you have a group of people who love playing together and getting into your characters' heads, but it's even better when those people are real-life friends who feel like family. And that's why I love RPGs so much—they allow us to connect with each other in a way that other forms of media don't allow for me or my friends (and yes, they do exist!).

But there's something else at work too. When we play an RPG, we're taking part in something bigger than ourselves—we're building something together that has its own integrity and history and future. This can be incredibly fulfilling

While there's nothing wrong with playing a video game or watching a TV show, there are tons of people who enjoy playing tabletop RPGs. Tabletop RPGs are great because they give you the chance to explore a world and play out your own stories in the middle of the action.

Tabletop RPGs are also known for their ability to help people with their mental health. In some cases, these games can even be used as an alternative treatment for depression and other mental disorders.

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If you've never been a part of one of these games, it's easy to think they're only for people who like sci-fi movies and fantasy novels. But there's, believe me so much more to it than that! 
These games are like therapy on steroids—they offer support, friendship, and structure all in one place. Not only does it help treat depression and anxiety (which are often related), but it also helps you feel connected to other people in an incredible way.

If you're not sure what tabletop RPGs are all about, here is a quick overview:

The idea behind tabletop RPGs is that instead of sitting in front of a computer or console screen like most people do these days, you sit around a table and interact with each other through roleplaying. This allows people to work together using their imaginations, which can have a positive effect on their mental health.

Some players even use their experiences in tabletop RPGs to help them deal with real-life issues like grief or loss. Others use them as an escape from reality so they don't have to deal with problems at home or school while they're playing.

Tabletop role-playing games have become a staple in the gaming world, with Dungeons & Dragons being one of the most well-known.

It's easy to see why: they're accessible, fun, and engaging. You can play by yourself or with friends, and it's easy to start a game without having to worry about other problems.

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But what if you want to take your tabletop gaming experience to the next level? What if you want to get out of your comfort zone and try something new?

Well guess what? You can! There are tons of different tabletop role-playing games out there that cater to different interests and tastes. Some are more serious than others (like Pathfinder, and Call of Cthulhu, Blades in the Dark, Fate), and some are more lighthearted (like DND), but all of them offer a unique style of gameplay that can be fun for everyone involved.

Some people use tabletop role-playing games as an opportunity to explore their creativity through art or writing. Others use them as a way to combat depression or anxiety by immersing themselves in worlds full of magic and adventure. 

I will be posting my experiences through this and hopefully get you involved in these stories as well!

Hope to see you again!


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@cocacolaron ·
I don't know if it's related but chess helped me a lot in a moment of my life, good people and good vibes only come out of that game, I recommend it
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@arduilcelebren ·
When I was in highschool I played chess a lot. Chess is a very effective game for mental development, you are right, yes, I definitely recommend it to everyone to play it at least one game biweekly.
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@incublus ·
Welcome to Hive and the Hive Gaming community. As you mentioned, tabletop RPGs are a big part of the gaming world. I've never played a game like this before, but I'm very interested in it. I look forward to reading more of your adventures with this game in the future. Just like in real life, one of the keys to Hive is engagement. Hive is a really big community and there is something for everyone. If you visit and interact with other authors' posts (comment on their posts) in our gaming community and on Hive in general, they will visit yours. I hope you will be a long time contributor to Hive. 
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thank you so much and also thank you for the boost! I will be joining discord servers shortly as well!
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The table, the lights, the minis, especially the dice box, I love it all. The photos are so great. Dnd is like a part of my life too, maybe I can't spare time every day, but I enjoy it a lot when I play the game. Even my own profile picture is the character picture of Lena Morris, my first dnd character🌸🌸
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