Role Playing Game

Author : Sebastian Deterding,José Zagal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781317268314

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Role-Playing Game Studies by Sebastian Deterding,José Zagal Pdf

This handbook collects, for the first time, the state of research on role-playing games (RPGs) across disciplines, cultures, and media in a single, accessible volume. Collaboratively authored by more than 50 key scholars, it traces the history of RPGs, from wargaming precursors to tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons to the rise of live action role-play and contemporary computer RPG and massively multiplayer online RPG franchises, like Fallout and World of Warcraft. Individual chapters survey the perspectives, concepts, and findings on RPGs from key disciplines, like performance studies, sociology, psychology, education, economics, game design, literary studies, and more. Other chapters integrate insights from RPG studies around broadly significant topics, like transmedia worldbuilding, immersion, transgressive play, or player–character relations. Each chapter includes definitions of key terms and recommended readings to help fans, students, and scholars new to RPG studies find their way into this new interdisciplinary field.

Author : Bitmap Books
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1838019146

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A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games by Bitmap Books Pdf

Author : Paizo Publishing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1640783792

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Starfinder RPG: Galactic Magic by Paizo Publishing Pdf

Unravel the eldritch mysteries of the galaxy! The new Galactic Magic hardcover rulebook for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game adds magical flair to any hero with a wealth of fantastical magic-infused character options for starfarers of any class! More than 100 spells, a host of powerful rituals, and an array of magic gear, hybrid items, and artifacts give you the edge to survive in a weird universe with lurking dangers at the end of every jump. The brand-new precog class allows you to see and change the future, relying on predictive prerolls to navigate clutch situations and quick reflexes to manipulate combat. Study arcana among the stars with a host of new magical organizations and spellcasting schools or petition higher powers using new faith-based options tied to the galaxy's gods and philosophies. Whatever your path to magical might, Galactic Magic is your guide!

Author : William Gibbons,Steven Reale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781351253185

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Music in the Role-Playing Game by William Gibbons,Steven Reale Pdf

Music in the Role-Playing Game: Heroes & Harmonies offers the first scholarly approach focusing on music in the broad class of video games known as role-playing games, or RPGs. Known for their narrative sophistication and long playtimes, RPGs have long been celebrated by players for the quality of their cinematic musical scores, which have taken on a life of their own, drawing large audiences to live orchestral performances. The chapters in this volume address the role of music in popular RPGs such as Final Fantasy and World of Warcraft, delving into how music interacts with the gaming environment to shape players’ perceptions and engagement. The contributors apply a range of methodologies to the study of music in this genre, exploring topics such as genre conventions around music, differences between music in Japanese and Western role-playing games, cultural representation, nostalgia, and how music can shape deeply personal game experiences. Music in the Role-Playing Game expands the growing field of studies of music in video games, detailing the considerable role that music plays in this modern storytelling medium, and breaking new ground in considering the role of genre. Combining deep analysis with accessible personal accounts of authors’ experiences as players, it will be of interest to students and scholars of music, gaming, and media studies.

Author : Daniel Mackay
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-11
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780786450473

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The Fantasy Role-Playing Game by Daniel Mackay Pdf

Many of today's hottest selling games--both non-electronic and electronic--focus on such elements as shooting up as many bad guys as one can (Duke Nuk'em), beating the toughest level (Mortal Kombat), collecting all the cards (Pokemon), and scoring the most points (Tetris). Fantasy role-playing games (Dungeons & Dragons, Rolemaster, GURPS), while they may involve some of those aforementioned elements, rarely focus on them. Instead, playing a fantasy role-playing game is much like acting out a scene from a play, movie or book, only without a predefined script. Players take on such roles as wise wizards, noble knights, roguish sellswords, crafty hobbits, greedy dwarves, and anything else one can imagine and the referee allows. The players don't exactly compete; instead, they interact with each other and with the fantasy setting. The game is played orally with no game board, and although the referee usually has a storyline planned for a game, much of the action is impromptu. Performance is a major part of role-playing, and role-playing games as a performing art is the subject of this book, which attempts to introduce an appreciation for the performance aesthetics of such games. The author provides the framework for a critical model useful in understanding the art--especially in terms of aesthetics--of role-playing games. The book also serves as a contribution to the beginnings of a body of criticism, theory, and aesthetics analysis of a mostly unrecognized and newly developing art form. There are four parts: the cultural structure, the extent to which the game relates to outside cultural elements; the formal structure, or the rules of the game; the social structure, which encompasses the degree and quality of social interaction among players; and the aesthetic structure, concerned with the emergence of role-playing as an art form.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1952885086

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Root: the Roleplaying Game by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sarah Lynne Bowman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780786455553

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The Functions of Role-Playing Games by Sarah Lynne Bowman Pdf

This study takes an analytical approach to the world of role-playing games, providing a theoretical framework for understanding their psychological and sociological functions. Sometimes dismissed as escapist and potentially dangerous, role-playing actually encourages creativity, self-awareness, group cohesion and "out-of-the-box" thinking. The book also offers a detailed participant-observer ethnography on role-playing games, featuring insightful interviews with 19 participants of table-top, live action and virtual games.

Author : Ashley ML Brown
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317607021

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Sexuality in Role-Playing Games by Ashley ML Brown Pdf

Role-playing games offer a chance to pretend, make believe, and share fantasy. They often invoke heavy themes into their game play: morality, violence, politics, spirituality, or sexuality. Although interesting moral debates perennially appear in the media and academia concerning the appropriateness of games’ ability to deal with such adult concepts, very little is known about the intersection between games, playfulness, and sexuality and what this might mean for players. This book offers an in-depth, ethnographic look into the phenomenon of erotic role-play through the experiences of players in multiplayer and tabletop role-playing games. Brown explores why participants engage in erotic role-play; discusses the rules involved in erotic role-play; and uncovers what playing with sexuality in ludic environments means for players, their partners, and their everyday lives. Taken together, this book provides a rich, nuanced, and detailed account of a provocative topic.

Author : Ryan Costello,Ben Heisler,Elisa Teague,Paige Leitman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10
Category : Fantasy games
ISBN : 1736884328

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G.I. Joe RPG Core Book by Ryan Costello,Ben Heisler,Elisa Teague,Paige Leitman Pdf

"In the G.I. JOE Roleplaying game, create your own Joe by choosing your military training origin, personal traits, and role within the G.I. Joe organization to become a Real American Hero and save the day! This book contains everything you need to create your own G.I. JOE character and play the game - just add dice, some friends, and your imagination."--Amazon.com.

Author : Bryan C.P. Steele,TJ Storm,Elisa Teague
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10
Category : Fantasy games
ISBN : 173688431X

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Power Rangers RPG Core Book by Bryan C.P. Steele,TJ Storm,Elisa Teague Pdf

Author : Felipe Pepe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09
Category : Computer games
ISBN : 1999353307

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The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games by Felipe Pepe Pdf

Reviews over 400 seminal games from 1975 to 2015. Each entry shares articles on the genre, mod suggestions and hints on how to run the games on modern hardware.

Author : Tom Pigeon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0971810095

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Mythic by Tom Pigeon Pdf

A stand alone role playing game. Offers an innovative approach to creating adventures on-the-fly. With or without a Dungeon Master, it is a uniquely dynamic game system that requires no preparation to play, satisfied virtually any word genre, and takes only a few minutes to read and understand the rules system.

Author : Free League Publishing
Publisher : Free League Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Fantasy games
ISBN : 9188805557

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Alien RPG by Free League Publishing Pdf

"Space is vast, dark, and not your friend. Gamma rays and neutrino bursts erupt from dying stars to cook you alive, black holes tear you apart, and the void itself boils your blood and seizes your brain. Try to scream and no one can hear you - hold your breath and you rupture your lungs. Space isn't as empty as you'd think, either - its frontiers are ever expanding. Rival governments wage a cold war of aggression while greedy corporations vie for valuable resources. Colonists reach for the stars and gamble with their lives - each new world tamed is either feast or famine. And there are things lurking in the shadows of every asteroid - things strange and different and deadly. Things alien. This is the official ALIEN tabletop roleplaying game - a universe of body horror and corporate brinkmanship, where synthetic people play god while space truckers and marines serve host to newborn ghoulish creatures. It's a harsh and unforgiving universe and you are nothing if not expendable. Stay alive if you can"--Back cover.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 161317117X

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Bubblegumshoe by Anonim Pdf

omeone stole my kid brother's bike...Someone sabotaged the pep rally...Someone destroyed the Homecoming queen's reputation...The world is full of mysteries. It's up to your group of intrepid teen sleuths to solve them. In Bubblegumshoe, players step into the shoes of high-schoolers solving mysteries in a modern American small town. Discover clues, solve problems, and throw down with enemies in this streamlined RPG based on the GUMSHOE system.In this stand-alone game, you'll find:Rules to create your Sleuth's web of relationships and make the most of GUMSHOE's resource-managementA simple setting system designed for large scale town creation all the way down to scene locations, plus extensive information on Drewsbury, a ready-to-go settingA variety of short mystery starters, including a full introductory mystery: Hey! That's My Bike!Extensive support to help GMs create their own mysteries using pre-established characters and settingsRules for social Throwdowns as well as physical altercations to reflect the drama of high school noirA slimmed-down list of investigative abilities vs GUMSHOE's default to make for faster decision makingBubblegumshoe. The secrets will out.

Author : Vee Hendro,Hayley Gordon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0648150526

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Good Society by Vee Hendro,Hayley Gordon Pdf

Good Society is a tabletop roleplaying game where you create an Austen novel with your friends.