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Monster of the Week Role Playing Game

A story-based tabletop RPG about hunting monsters
Andrew Snowbender
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(117)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 25 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework will consist of work on character backgrounds, leveling up, and time thinking about in-game puzzles during off periods. Only the former two will be directly assigned, but doing the latter will leave more time for progressing the story of the game during class time.
Assessment
Evaluation, if requested, will be based on how well the students come together to face dynamic, unexpected, situations. Are they willing to make decisions for their characters? Do they know what their characters are capable of? Are they able to work with their fellow students to overcome obstacles? Are they willing to inhabit the roles of their characters and enjoy the fun of improvisation together?

Class Experience

Students will learn teamwork, collaborative storytelling, improvisation as well as practice basic math and problem-solving skills through the lens of an exciting and engaging game of Monster of the Week by taking on the roles of characters hunting dangerous monsters hunting humanity in a 1920s setting.
Some basic knowledge of Monster of the Week is not required and the rules will be explained to new players.

Outline of Class:
Week 1 - Introduction, Explanation of Rules, Character Creation
Week 2 - Learner Directed
Week 3 - Learner Directed
Week 4 - Learner Directed

If learners join the game after the first meeting they will be assigned a temporary character and allowed to make their own character before their second session after they understand the rules.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Game will contain descriptions of fantasy violence as well as discussion of the moral implications of player character actions.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Roll20
Sources
We use Roll20 as a virtual tabletop. You can make an account for free at Roll20.net.
Joined October, 2019
4.8
117reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a degree in English and Textual Studies from Syracuse University, a master's degree in Elementary Education, and have played in and run Tabletop RPGs for 30+ years. 

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$28

weekly
1x per week
85 min

Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class

This class is no longer offered
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