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Elusive Shift: How Role-Playing Games Forged Their Identity [Reseña], Edgar Meritano
Elusive Shift: How Role-Playing Games Forged Their Identity [Reseña], Edgar Meritano
Journal of Roleplaying Studies and STEAM
Elusive Shift: How Role-Playing Games Forged Their Identity by Jon Peterson traces the history and evolution of role-playing games (RPGs), from their roots in wargames to their establishment as a distinct genre. The book examines how RPGs have shifted from focusing on simulating physical conflict to emphasizing character creation and collaborative storytelling, exploring the role of the game master, ethical decision-making within the game world, and the philosophical implications of the gaming experience. Peterson also explores the maturity of RPGs over time, highlighting the development of invisible systems and the elusive shift that has solidified the unique identity of RPGs. …