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The Types of Role Playing Games
by Mike Turney
When most people think of role plying games, they think of one of two things. The first is the session with the shrink where he asks the husband and wife to switch identities and talk to each other. The other type of role paying game most often thought of is a pen and paper RPG (like Dungeons and Dragons). In this article I'll be expanding on the variety of the types of role playing games.
First, you have LARP (live action role playing). You may remember playing Cops and Robbers as a kid, Cowboys and Indians, House, or even Tea Party. Those are all a form of LARPing, though it is rarely called such. A more common form of LARPing would be in Civil War Reenactments, or especially in Renaissance Fairs, where people dress up and act like warriors, nobles, and peasants.
After that, you have what are called adventure books. In an adventure book, you have a central story, but after so many pages you are given options for how the story could unfold. Depending on which option you choose, you are directed to a specific page to continue reading your adventure. In fact, you could read the same book several times, but never the same story. In effect, you've taken on the role of the adventurer.
Next we have role playing games played electronically. I remember my Atari 800 having adventure games, much like those of the adventure books. Since then, electronic adventure role playing games have spread like wildfire.
First, we have internet chat rooms. This is exactly the same as LARPing, but done sitting behind your computer, typing what you say. There are a wide variety of topics or genres for you to choose from, and it can be addicting.
Other electronic forms of role playing include play-by-email, where an email is sent to you, giving you options for the game, and then you send the email back with your choices. A more advanced version of that are those simulation electronic games, where you take on the identity of a specific person online and have to direct your avatar to eat, sleep, bathe, walk the dog, and then socialize with others. Continuing on we have zMUDs, which are basically text-only combat games. The only reason they are included here is because you CAN text others, assuming a role (if you want). After that would be Dungeons and Dragons Online and World of Warcraft (among many others). This is different from a zMUD because of all the visual graphics.
However, the most prolific of the role playing games are those of the pen and paper variety, such as Gurps, Dungeons and Dragons, and Whitewolf. Here players make characters with certain numerical stats, engage in dialogue, and resolve conflicts through dice rolls.
In conclusion, role playing games run a wide gamut. With time, we'll only see an increase in the variety of role playing games, while a few might disappear. However, I dare say Cowboys and Indians will stay the course, and never go away.
About the Author
Mike Turney writes about roleplaying games and offers resources on how others can improve their gaming experience. Read more over at stuffershack.com.
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