this post was submitted on 23 Dec 2023
23 points (92.6% liked)
D&D Next - 5e Discussion
2423 readers
2 users here now
A place to discuss the latest version of Dungeons & Dragons, the fifth edition, known during the playtest as D&D Next.
Join our discord! https://discord.gg/dndnext
-- Rules --
- Be Civil. Unacceptable behavior includes name calling, taunting, baiting, flaming, etc. Please respect the opinions of people who play differently than you do.
- Use Clear, Concise Titles.
- Limit Self-Promotional Links. External links to blogs, kickstarters, storefronts, YouTube channels, etc, must be related to DnD and posted no more than once every 14 days. Affiliate links are never allowed.
This is a new community and the rules are in flux. Please bear with us (and give your feedback!) as we navigate building this new community. Thank you!
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
Ngl, I feel like there are better TTRPGs for this particular application, but either way roleplay is a great outlet for therapy.
Yeah something lighter on rules and RNG would probably be more helpful. It might be difficult to conquer social anxiety for example when you need to roll charisma to make people like you.
"Today we're going to work through your problems with a CR5 combat encounter."
What would your recommendations be?
As bionicjoey said, something more rules-light, and I would add: less focused on combat. Of course, not all D&D encounters need to be combat-focused, but that's where most of the rules lie.
Another concern would be theme, so something like Blades in the Dark or Candela Obscura would probably make a poor choice, despite being rules-light, story focused games.
Savage Worlds is a bit simpler, with a generally empowering tone. Or perhaps Mouse Guard, for a more cozy theme.
Honestly, for a patient with no experience with RPGs at all, I would argue for a very simple "just roll dice and see if you succeed" non-system. Though I can't deny there are potential social benefits to learning D&D specifically, if that's the goal.
I'm not an expert on Psychology nor TTRPGs, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.