Introduction :
Introduction Role-playing word association
Video games?
Plays?
Acting?
Definition :
Definition “An individual who plays the role of another.”
~ Online Dictionary of the Social Sciences “Roles played in theater or an educational setting, computer and console games, and Role-Playing Games.”
~ Andrew Rilstone
History of role-playing :
History of role-playing Ancient tradition
The Bible: Greatest story ever told
Shakespeare
Modern Day
Video Games
Misconceptions :
Misconceptions Role-playing = Dungeons and Dragons?
Pen and Paper came first
Notoriety of the Occult
Superior technological alternatives
TSR vs. Mayfair Games (1993)
DnD a generic term for all role-playing games?
TSR’s argument
Terminology confusion still continues after lawsuit
Role-playing today :
Role-playing today Forecasting
Marketing term
Predicting your industry competitor’s next move
Training simulations
NASA
Military
Aviation
Conclusion :
Conclusion Important aspect in life
Knowledge is power
Fun, Fun, Fun! “Within a creative mind are many books being written.”
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