The Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games

The Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 432
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ISBN-10 : 9781476631462
ISBN-13 : 1476631468
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Book Synopsis The Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games by : René Reinhold Schallegger

Download or read book The Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games written by René Reinhold Schallegger and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historian Johan Huizinga once described game playing as the motor of humanity's cultural development, predating art and literature. Since the late 20th century, Western society has undergone a "ludification," as the influence of game-playing has grown ever more prevalent. At the same time, new theories of postmodernism have emphasized the importance of interactive, playful behavior. Core concepts of postmodernism are evident in pen-and-paper role-playing, such as Dungeons and Dragons. Exploring the interrelationships among narrative, gameplay, players and society, the author raises questions regarding authority, agency and responsibility, and discusses the social potential of RPGs in the 21st century.


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