THE POST MODERN JOY OF ROLE-PLAYING GAMES; AGENCY, RITUAL, AND MEANING IN THE MEDIUM BY RENE REINHOLD SCHALLEGGER Space Wolves Each turn a player will

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THE POST MODERN JOY OF ROLE-PLAYING GAMES; AGENCY, RITUAL, AND MEANING IN THE MEDIUM BY RENE REINHOLD SCHALLEGGER Space Wolves Each turn a player willHistorian Johan Huizinga once described game playing as the motor of humanitys cultural development, predating art and literature. Since the late 20th century, Western society has undergone a ludification, as the influence of game playing has grown ever more prevalent. At the same time, new theories of postmodernism have emphasized the importance of interactive, playful behavior. Core concepts of postmodernism are evident in pen and paper role