Västerås Stift
This is maybe the most interesting part of Swedish roleplaying game
industry. The episcopate of Västerås have for some years
used roleplaying games in their confirmation classes. Their games
focus on moral problems faced when playing another character. Their
games come with simple rules and ready-made adventures short enough to
be played in a few sessions. All adventures form some kind of short
campaign and after each adventure there is a "debriefing" in which the
participants are faced with questions meant to start a
discussion. This is maybe the best example of how roleplaying games
can be used in education. Their games have first been used on
confirmation summer camps. All their games are in G5 (169 x 239
millimeters) format, softcover, stapled. Artwork made by Håkan
Ackegård and Åsa Granlund two relatively famous artists in
roleplaying circles. I strongly recommend these games because of their
simplicity and innovative features. They are also excellent for
introducing new players to the hobby and for letting novice players
try a more "serious" campaign, due to the simple rules, well
thought-thru adventures and the optional debriefing-discussion.
© 1998 Max Zomborszki
Last Updated: 1998-01-04