EVOLUTION OF FANTASY ROLE PLAYING GAMES BY MICHAEL J. TRESCA Fallout or magic is used to

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EVOLUTION OF FANTASY ROLE PLAYING GAMES BY MICHAEL J. TRESCA Fallout or magic is used toTracing the evolution of fantasy gaming from its origins in tabletop war and collectible card games to contemporary web based live action and massive multi player games, this book examines the archetypes and concepts within the fantasy gaming genre alongside the roles and functions of the game players themselves. Other topics include: how The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings helped shape fantasy gaming through Tolkiens obsessive attention to detail