The Postmodern Joy of Role Playing Games

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The Postmodern Joy of Role Playing Games
The Postmodern Joy of Role Playing Games
Author : René Reinhold Schallegger
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Publisher : McFarland
Language : English
Release Date : 16 February 2018
ISBN : 9781476631462
Pages : 258 pages
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The Postmodern Joy of Role Playing Games by René Reinhold Schallegger Book PDF Summary

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.

The Postmodern Joy of Role Playing Games

The Postmodern Joy of Role Playing Games by René Reinhold Schallegger

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

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