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Heroic Worlds

By (author) Lawrence Schick

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This history of role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons explains their evolution and gives complete definitions and descriptions for related game products. Arriving on the scene in 1973, such games caught on rapidly and spawned a thriving industry. These games are regularly played improvisations, with rules that allow for consistent resolution of action, in which heroic characters created by the players battle enemies or solve mysteries. Featuring essays by eighteen top industry designers, Heroic Worlds explains the evolution of role-playing games and their influence on other forms of entertainment. The art and jargon of game design, play, and collection are defined in detail.

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Normally shipped | Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 14 days
Publisher | Prometheus Books
Published date | 1 Jul 1991
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 448
Dimensions | 227 x 149 x 24mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 599g
ISBN | 978-0-8797-5653-6
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BISAC | games / role playing & fantasy


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Normal Price | R 1,065.95
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