What is a “Role-Playing Game,” anyway?
“Role-Playing Games” (or “RPGs”) come in different forms. Of course, there are video games where you take on the role of a “shooter” or some other interactive character and you untertake challenging scenarios. There are also “live role-playing experiences” where you actually act out the scenario and solve a mystery, for instance. This site is NOT about either of those. The World of Lia is a “tabletop” RPG setting. At its core, a tabletop RPG is a shared storytelling experience. One person – called the “Game Master” or “Dungeon Master” (“GM” or “DM”) – sets up a challenging scenario for the players through narration, visual aids, etc. In this context, “role-playing” means making decisions for the character, rolling dice to determine the success or failure of the character’s actions, and speaking for the character in situations involving interaction with antagonists or incidental characters. All the participants add their own personal touch & flavor to the narrative and contribute substa
