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LitRPG | From Appendix N and Back Again | Wandering DMs S07 E29
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Paul and Dan explore the rise of LitRPG, the literary genre where role-playing mechanics drive the narrative. Where did the term come from, and what early works fit the mold before it even had a name? We’ll follow the ouroboros from the pulp fantasy that inspired D&D to novels that track stats, levels, and hit points — and ask how game mechanics have become part of our shared cultural language.
Wandering DMs broadcasts live every Sunday at 1 PM Eastern. Join the live chat and bring your questions!
162 episodes
Manage episode 505185668 series 2560569
Paul and Dan explore the rise of LitRPG, the literary genre where role-playing mechanics drive the narrative. Where did the term come from, and what early works fit the mold before it even had a name? We’ll follow the ouroboros from the pulp fantasy that inspired D&D to novels that track stats, levels, and hit points — and ask how game mechanics have become part of our shared cultural language.
Wandering DMs broadcasts live every Sunday at 1 PM Eastern. Join the live chat and bring your questions!
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