1) To collect, process, and publish or cause to be published facts regarding role-playing. 2) To promote role-playing as recreation, curriculum, and therapy. 3) To assist in the organization of local hobby groups. 4) To raise money for charity and scholarships. 5) To establish a legal fund for the purpose of combatting libel and slander alleging criminal or anti-social activities by role-playing games and gamers as a consequence of their play. 6) To form alliances and associations, both formal and ad hoc, with other organizations for the above stated purposes.