The Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games
Subtitle: Agency, Ritual and Meaning in the Medium
Publisher: McFarland
Published: Feb 15, 2018
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9781476664934
Description: "Core concepts of postmodernism are evident in pen-and-paper role-playing games, such as Dungeons and Dragons. Exploring the interrelationship 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"--
Notes: Source title: The Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games: Agency, Ritual and Meaning in the Medium (Studies in Gaming)