Rene Reinhold Schallegger

The Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games

Agency, Ritual and Meaning in the Medium
Herausgeber: Kapell, Matthew Wilhelm

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Produktbeschreibung

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 "ludification," 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.

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Produktdetails

• Studies in Gaming
• Verlag: McFarland & Co Inc
• Seitenzahl: 260
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 406g
• ISBN-13: 9781476664934
• ISBN-10: 1476664935
• Artikelnr.: 48896133

Autorenporträt

Rene Reinhold Schallegger is an assistant professor for British studies, Canadian studies and game studies at Alpen-Adria-Universitat in Austria.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Preface: Joyful Games of Meaning-Making 1
The Power of Words: Postmodernism in a Nutshell 2
Homo Ludens: Theories of Play and Games 3
Of Dice and (Wo)Men: What Are Role-Playing Games? 4
Generations: The Origins and Development of RPGs 5
Constructing Understanding: RPG Theory 6
Metalanguage: Critical Literature on RPGs 7
Reframing: Alternative Theoretical Perspectives Conclusion: Making Connections Abbreviations Used Chapter Notes Bibliography Index