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A roleplaying game (RPG) is a structured method of playing "Let's Pretend", in which players create characters to serve as protagonists in a fictional world created by a game master. Although characters and plots are driven largely by the imagination of the participants, game rules are used to resolve the results of dramatic conflicts, providing the games with a necessary element of suspense. Roleplaying began with the creation of the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons in Wisconsin in 1972, but now includes hundreds of commercial systems and homemade RPGs in many languages and genres. This category primarily covers what are often called tabletop roleplaying games (because they are typically played sitting around a table, with books and dice) but also includes its pen-and-paper descendants, live action roleplaying (where players dress up and physically act out their characters' actions) and gamebook roleplaying (system-based interactive fiction).
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A selection of practical tips for game masters and players of any system, information about some Gaming Conventions, and resources for Amber, Dungeons and Dragons, and Shadowrun.
The Gen Con EN World RPG Awards ("ENnies") are an annual fan-based celebration of excellence in tabletop roleplaying. Nominees and prior winners are presented with voting opportunity and staff as well as a blog.
Features articles, essays, reviews, and email newsletters.
Detailing the various RPGs that the author plays. Also contains custom gaming software for download.
All of these Awards are voted on by RPG peers only. This is to try to level the playing field in handing out awards.
Blog with news, reviews, and analysis.
A directory of podcasts about the topic.
Dedicated to supporting roleplaying campaigns by providing company and product lists with reviews, links, and general resources.
Audio resources for roleplaying sessions, as well as audio reviews and downloads.
Searchable fantasy resource for game masters and players for original plots and items.
A directory of podcasts about the topic.
All of these Awards are voted on by RPG peers only. This is to try to level the playing field in handing out awards.
The Gen Con EN World RPG Awards ("ENnies") are an annual fan-based celebration of excellence in tabletop roleplaying. Nominees and prior winners are presented with voting opportunity and staff as well as a blog.
Dedicated to supporting roleplaying campaigns by providing company and product lists with reviews, links, and general resources.
Features articles, essays, reviews, and email newsletters.
Blog with news, reviews, and analysis.
A selection of practical tips for game masters and players of any system, information about some Gaming Conventions, and resources for Amber, Dungeons and Dragons, and Shadowrun.
Detailing the various RPGs that the author plays. Also contains custom gaming software for download.
Audio resources for roleplaying sessions, as well as audio reviews and downloads.
Searchable fantasy resource for game masters and players for original plots and items.

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