A role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through decision-making regarding character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines.
There are several forms of role-playing games. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game, is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing, players physically perform their characters' actions. In both of these forms, an arranger called a game master usually decides on the rules and setting to be used, acting as referee, while each of the other players plays the role of a single character. This character may be independent or part of a team, competing against other teams. Some games are played online in a format called massively multiplayer online role-playing games, in which players form a character and take on the role of that character within the game's fictional world.
Role-playing games are a type of game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. The players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through decision-making regarding character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines.
There are several forms of role-playing games. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game, is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing, players physically perform their characters' actions. In both of these forms, an arranger called a game master usually decides on the rules and setting to be used, acting as referee, while each of the other players plays the role of a single character. This character may be independent or part of a team, competing against other teams. Some games are played online in a format called massively multiplayer online role-playing games, in which players form a character and take on the role of that character within the game's fictional world.
Role-playing games are a type of game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. The players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through decision-making regarding character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines.
There are several forms of role-playing games. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game, is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing, players physically perform their characters' actions. In both of these forms, an arranger called a game master usually decides on the rules and setting to be used, acting as referee, while each of the other players plays the role of a single character. This character may be independent or part of a team, competing against other teams. Some games are played online in a format called massively multiplayer online role-playing games, in which players form a character and take on the role of that character within the game's fictional world.