Dice for Disaster
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:38 pm
I was reading BBC live updates from Japan, and I find a story about a family leaving the country. All they took were a few changes of clothes and a single toy or two for their daughters.
Those that stay find themselves with rolling blackouts, and a pressing need to use batteries in radios or flashlights rather than entertainment devices.
Yet it seems, that there is a need for levity, or at least distraction.
It seems to me, that if you're stuck in a shelter, taking a minimum amount of stuff, and can't have batteries, an RPG is ideal. A few dice, a pen, and perhaps a small form pamphlet (like perhaps?) could just fit in a pocket. Depending on the content/complexity its good for all ages, involves the whole family - or brings in new friends, and tends to be fairly involving.
Now, I know that sending money so governments or charities on the scene can acquire equipment as needed is more convenient than clogging limited cargo space with physical supplies. But would it be possible or advisable to to create a charity/collection for dice and games to entertain disaster victims? Although we are already discussing a charity book - that is a way to raise money for disaster victims, rather than an item to provide too them.
Any thoughts?
Those that stay find themselves with rolling blackouts, and a pressing need to use batteries in radios or flashlights rather than entertainment devices.
Yet it seems, that there is a need for levity, or at least distraction.
It seems to me, that if you're stuck in a shelter, taking a minimum amount of stuff, and can't have batteries, an RPG is ideal. A few dice, a pen, and perhaps a small form pamphlet (like perhaps?) could just fit in a pocket. Depending on the content/complexity its good for all ages, involves the whole family - or brings in new friends, and tends to be fairly involving.
Now, I know that sending money so governments or charities on the scene can acquire equipment as needed is more convenient than clogging limited cargo space with physical supplies. But would it be possible or advisable to to create a charity/collection for dice and games to entertain disaster victims? Although we are already discussing a charity book - that is a way to raise money for disaster victims, rather than an item to provide too them.
Any thoughts?