From the sacred rituals of online communities to the moral dilemmas of post-apocalyptic worlds, this section explores how games mirror — and shape — human psychology. Discover how cognition, emotion, identity, and storytelling collide in digital spaces, revealing what play can teach us about ourselves, our culture, and the worlds we build together.
How to Use CBT in D'n'D: Applying Real-World Techniques to Handle Fear, Anxiety, and Challenges
Learn how to incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques into your Dungeons & Dragons game. Explore how breathing exercises, mental rehearsal, and cognitive restructuring can help players handle fear, anxiety, and other challenges while enriching the role-playing experience.
Blood and Belonging: How Vampire: The Masquerade Replaces Race with Trauma-Based Subculture
Explore how Vampire: The Masquerade replaces fantasy racial archetypes with trauma-based clans, reshaping identity through culture and choice.
How to Use Interrogation & Psychological Warfare in D&D 5e
Master the art of interrogation and psychological warfare in D&D 5e! Discover tactics, roleplay tips, and DM advice to add tension, moral depth, and cunning strategies to your campaigns. Unleash fear, deception, and long-term plans to shape your story.
Adding Psychological Elements to Your Dungeons & Dragons Game
This article explores how Dungeon Masters (DMs) can integrate psychological elements into their games, drawing on psychological theories and peer-reviewed sources to support the approach.