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Introduction to the Star Wars Role Playing Game for Absolute Beginners!

This one time class is for learners to see how the Star Wars tabletop roleplaying game works with the narrative dice system, character sheets, hero characteristics, and skill checks.
Dennis Russell
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This one-time class is for those who are new the Star Wars roleplaying game and  tabletop roleplaying games overall. Learn the basics of the tabletop Star Wars roleplaying game.  Take a look at how the game works and find out if the game is the right fit for you. No materials required. 
This class will cover topics such as the narrative dice system, character sheets, characteristics, skills, careers, skill checks & the technology used in online tabletop games. Similar to Dungeons and Dragons the Star Wars RPG has streamlined play, but with a more family-friendly setting.
After this class, learners will be able to join games with friends or try my Star Wars RPG adventures here on Outschool!

Learning Goals

Learners will be able to play the Star Wars role playing game and have an understanding of the narrative dice and their symbols, what a skill check is and how characteristics affect skills.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will refer to the Star Wars: Edge of the Empire core rulebook
Joined September, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I believe that tabletop roleplaying can inspire learners to develop a love of creative writing that can last a lifetime. The past couple of decades have introduced new narrative styles of play to tabletop roleplaying that embrace creative writing aspects while being more accessible for learners. I want to share these narrative style games with learners to motivate new and up and coming writers.  I offer classes covering character creation, creative writing, and on going campaigns to explore dynamic characters and fantastic alien worlds.

Many writers today utilize tabletop roleplaying games as a tool for crafting full and rich stories. Roleplaying games have had major influences in pop culture through movies, video games and books. Tabletop roleplaying has been embraced by educators that have seen the benefits of creativity, critical thinking and cooperative story telling that has learners engaging in new and exciting ways.

As a Game Master for 13 years and homeschooling father of 2, I love telling and hearing epic tales that challenge your imagination and spark creativity. Using tabletop roleplaying games, together we can create the sci-fi and fantasy stories you want to hear and write! My classes will utilize virtual tabletop technologies to create immersive worlds and track your stats while igniting your imagination!.  Roleplaying at its core is collaborative storytelling and offers a "scaffolding" for aspiring and struggling writers.  Breaking the story down into individual actions places the player in the role of a hero character to solve problems creatively with critical thinking.
Use my introduction to tabletop games classes and/or beginners games to prepare for full length multi-session campaigns. 
Running tabletop roleplaying games at public conventions, online virtually, and in person private games for 13 years, I have often to taught to beginners. Volunteering with my Star Wars costuming club, I have helped raise awareness for autism and organized events for fans with extended stays in children's ICU's. Ask me about my tiny house on wheels!

Introductory classes and beginner game classes are for new and first time players. 

Campaign classes are for learners who have completed an introductory class or beginner game.  Learners may use their own custom created hero character from my hero character creation class to play with or I will supply a premade character.

My creative writing classes may be paired with Campaign classes and character creation classes.

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Meets once
45 min

Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-8 learners per class

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