History of RPGs [Free] [Educational]
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A history of tabletop role-playing in four games
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Explore the evolution of tabletop RPGs through a historical journey in four iconic games.
- 1. Dungeons & Dragons (1974): Co-creator Gary Gygax's seminal fantasy game introduced elements such as character classes and experience points that became staples of the genre.
- 2. Cyberpunk 2020 (1988): Set in a dystopian future, this game by Mike Pondsmith popularized cyberpunk subgenre and introduced ideas like corporate control and social inequality that still influence modern RPGs today.
- 3. Amber Diceless Roleplaying (1991): Created by the late great author, this game dispensed with dice rolls for resolution instead of using cards drawn from personal decks representing power and influence of characters based on their place in an intricate political hierarchy.