The unexpected connection between Role-Playing games and Real-World careers. Who would have thought that a game of dice and imagination could prepare you for the demands of the modern workforce? Yet, role-playing games and Dungeons and Dragons have been doing just that for decades.
From what Ive read, Teamwork is one of the core principle of D&D. A successful party relies on the diverse skills and abilities of its members. This dynamic mirrors real world teams. In a successful company, you often find a mix of personalities and skill sets working together toward a common goal.
The Myers-Briggs Type indicator, made D&D characters so easy to map onto these types. By understanding my own personality type and the types of others, I (or players) can better navigate social interactions and work relationships. This can be particularly useful in team settings, where diverse personalities often collide.
Here are three Multimedia Workforce Roles:
The Cunning Trickster: Graphic Designer
- Creative and an eye for detail
- Leverages their charisma and stealth skills to inspire and motivate the team
- Able to create visually stroking designs that capture attention
Human(Rogue)
Strength: Social mastery, stealth and evasion, and creative problem-solving
Weakness: Reliance on charisma and deception, Vulnerable to illusion, and mind-affecting spells
Ability: Creates a strong backstory, invest in mental wisdom, and utilize team work
The Agile Scout: Illustrator
- Keen eye for detail and ability top navigate complex environments
- Visualize intricate scenes and characters with precision
- Leverages their knowledge with stealth and perception
Wood Elf
Strength: Sharp wit, highly analytical and methodical, and notices smallest details”
Weakness: Vulnerable to getting lost in thought, and has a constant need to understand the patterns of the world
Ability: Can sketch detailed and accurate depictions, notices small details, can navigate and terrain with ease, and often uses their skills to help others
The Mystic Scientist: Web Designer
- Analytical mindset and problem solving skills
- Uses their nimble mind and problem solving skills to overcome challenges
- Understanding of complex codes and create user friendly websites
Wizard (Sage)
Strength: Keen observer, artistic talent, deeply empathetic, proficient with range of tools
Weakness: Quiet and observant, highly analytical, vulnerable to getting lost in thought
Ability: Can sketch detailed and accurate depictions, notices small details, and valuable asset to the team