Design Patterns of Successful Roleplaying Games

2009 · Non-Game Book (but RPG Related)

Design Patterns of Successful Roleplaying Games

A study of design patterns found in traditional and contemporary tabletop role-playing games. It examines the mechanics and structures of role-playing systems at a detailed level, covering options for character survivability, alignment, character classes, conflict resolution, and other core systems. Each pattern explains its strengths and weaknesses and discusses how to implement it. Summaries of the source games are also included.

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