This is a simple survey, with which I hope to get a feel for the role-playing community.

Do you consider yourself a member of a society class (i.e. lower class, middle class),and if so, to what class do you feel you belong to?

(11) Have role-playing games had a positive or negative influence in your life? Explain.

Do you feel your participation in role-playing games has had a significant impact on your development as a person? Yes No

Have you ever been formally tested for creativity? If so what tests were used and what were the results (if known to you).

Do you know your IQ? What is it (optional)?

Do you think there is a correlation between intelligence and creativity?

Job Title and Field

Do you prefer working in large groups, small groups, or as an individual?

What is the most important area of your life (family, friends, work, play)?

Please give a brief summary of your educational background (i.e. any secondary education and if so in what field and to what level).

During high-school do you consider yourself a conformist or non-conformist? By conformist, I mean did you follow the rules. A conformist would be someone who was in trouble with teachers often. Explain your situation.

Do you feel you were bullied unfairly during high-school (by teachers or peers)?

Do you feel that you have your day to day needs met (i.e. does someone else cook and clean for you)? Explain.

What areas interest you in terms of reading (i.e. non-fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, et cetera)?

Have you ever learned anything (useful) while role-playing? Do you enjoy it when a game-master 'teaches' you new tidbits of real life knowledge while playing?

Do you feel that there is a place for role-playing in educational settings? That is, the use of role-playing scenarios in the classroom to help explain classroom material. This ranges from historical reenactments to pretending to be husband/wife for purposes of learning how to budget, pay text et cetera.

Are you a member of any religious order? Has role-playing influenced your religious beliefs, or vice versa? (optional)

If you are a survey respondent from outside of Canada, UK, or the USA, do you have any information as in regards to foreign role-playing game system? I am curious as to whether the big companies, like TSR heavily influence role-playing in other countries, or whether those other countries have their companies and products.

How has roleplaying affected your friends/roleplaying partners? Better or worse? (optional)

Do you prefer role-playing (i.e. character development and exploration) or roll-playing (making lots of money and gathering large amounts of items)?

How often do you play? (1 very infrequently...5 once a week...10 daily)

Your quality of life (i.e. how well do you enjoy life?)

How often are you the game-master (1 never...10 always)?

How much do you read (anything from game manuals to non-fiction to magazines)?

How committed are you to role-playing (i.e. would you quit it if someone told you to)?

Do you prefer level advancement games (like AD&D) or point-based system (like Ultima Online)?

What is the average size of your role-playing group? Maximum size ever, minimum size?

Have you ever been upset when a character has died, and if so, why?

Please describe your favorite character (class, personality, sex, et cetera)

Feel free to add any interesting stories from any of your campaigns that you feel are appropriate.

If a paper is published about this research, do you want information about how to obtain a copy of it?

Do you give me permission to use your name in said paper?

Do you give me permission to use your character/role-playing details?

Do I have permission to e-mail you with follow-up questions, or a revised survey?