Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games (e-bog) af Rene Reinhold Schallegger, Schallegger

Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games e-bog

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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 &quote;ludification,&quote; 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 behavi...
E-bog 151,31 DKK
Forlag McFarland
Udgivet 16 februar 2018
Længde 258 sider
Genrer Other performing arts
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781476631462
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 "e;ludification,"e; 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.