Most successful authors start with our simple template, fill it in with their ideas, and then refine their work using our authoring platform. You don't need to be perfect on the first draft—your roleplay evolves as you test it and gather feedback from instructors and learners.
📖 Read the Getting Started Guide
New to authoring? Start here. This guide walks you through 5 simple steps to create your first roleplay in about 60-90 minutes.
👁️ Read Online ↓ Download as Text✍️ Download Your Authoring Template
This is your starting point. Open it in a text editor or Word, fill in your roleplay content, and send it to us for conversion to the platform format.
What you get:
- Plain English explanation of every section
- Examples for each field
- Quick checklist to verify completeness
- Reference of all available activity types
Choose from these activities to build your roleplay. Most roleplays use 5-8 of these types:
Full descriptions and use cases are in the template guide above.
This is how most authors create their first roleplay:
No pressure to be perfect. Your first version is a draft. You'll refine it based on feedback from your test class, and then polish it on our platform using the authoring wizard.
📖 Deep Dives & Reference
Once you're ready to go deeper, explore detailed guides on page types, design patterns, and best practices.
👁️ Read Online ↓ Download as Text Page Types Guide — Learn what each activity type does and when to use it👁️ Read Online ↓ Download as Text Author Navigation Guide — Overview of all authoring resources and where to find them
We're creating short video walkthroughs to make authoring even easier:
- How to Write a Roleplay (15 min) — Walkthrough of the 5 steps with a real example
- Roleplay Design Patterns (10 min) — Three common scenarios (debate, negotiation, game rounds)
- Activity Types Deep Dive (15 min) — When and how to use Chat, Decision, Inject, etc.
- Running Your First Simulation (20 min) — Tips for instructors facilitating the roleplay
Videos will be available on YouTube and embedded here in late August 2026.
🎭 Learn by Example
The best way to understand roleplay structure is to see a finished example. Browse our library of published roleplays to see how experienced authors organized their work.
Browse Published Roleplays❓ Questions or Stuck?
We're here to help. Authoring is a collaborative process, and we want you to succeed.
- Email: support@seachangesimulations.com
- Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-4 PM EST (Zoom)
- FAQ: Common questions & answers
Tip: Include your draft template in your email so we can give you specific feedback.
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