Introduction After a long shift or a tough deployment, the last thing you want is another obligation. But what if “playtime” could actually lower your heart rate, quiet the noise in your head, and reconnect you with people who get it ? That’s the promise of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). At Roll2Heal, we’ve watched veterans, firefighters, nurses, and cops trade their real-world armor for character sheets—and walk away lighter. This three-part series starts with the bas