The Functions of Role-Playing Games

The Functions of Role-Playing Games
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9780786455553
ISBN-13 : 0786455551
Rating : 4/5 (551 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Functions of Role-Playing Games by : Sarah Lynne Bowman

Download or read book The Functions of Role-Playing Games written by Sarah Lynne Bowman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study takes an analytical approach to the world of role-playing games, providing a theoretical framework for understanding their psychological and sociological functions. Sometimes dismissed as escapist and potentially dangerous, role-playing actually encourages creativity, self-awareness, group cohesion and "out-of-the-box" thinking. The book also offers a detailed participant-observer ethnography on role-playing games, featuring insightful interviews with 19 participants of table-top, live action and virtual games.


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