Instructor
James Morgan
Document Type
Final Class Paper
Publication Date
Spring 2024
Keywords
Role-playing games, Interactive experiences, Narrative complexity, Player agency
Abstract
Role-playing games (RPGs) have revolutionized the gaming industry, fundamentally altering the way we engage with and perceive games. RPGs are defined by their emphasis on narrative-driven gameplay, character development, and immersive worlds. Originating from tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), RPGs have evolved into complex digital experiences that allow players to interact with richly detailed virtual environments and storylines. This genre's growth has been propelled by advances in technology, expanding from simple text-based adventures to fully realized 3D worlds. Overall, role-playing games have significantly influenced the gaming landscape and transformed our perceptions of games as interactive experiences by advancing narrative complexity, enhancing player agency, and fostering immersive worlds.
Recommended Citation
Lawton Fong. "A Deep Dive on the Groundbreak Role of Role Playing Games" ART 108: Introduction to Games Studies (2024).
