This is a presentation that was given at the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) Annual Conference 2015: Shaping the Future of Learning Toegther, 8-10 September 2015, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. This short presentation by Wayne Barry and Simon Starr will report on the challenges and opportunities of adopting a role-playing approach in the recruitment and selection of learning technologists. It will outline a method for identifying potential candidates who are able to shape the future of learning and influence the development of learning technologies in partnership with students and staff. Abstract: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2015/sessions/the-chamber-of-fear-a-role-playing-approach-to-the-recruitment-and-selection-of-learning-technologists-824/