LibGuides: Tabletop Game Design: Roleplaying

Dungeons and Dragons

Introduction to RPGS

RPGs are unique in gaming in that they typically require a Game Master (also Dungeon Master, Judge, or Referee). They are categorized as having very few limitations for players, thick rulebooks, and the need for imagination. They can be played with or without miniatures, online or off.

Links to Roleplaying Game Resources

Outside of these links there are also a multitude of RPG resources on personal blogs and even more system-specific resources.

RPG Glossary
Glossary of the terms most used in RPGS
Top Ten RPG List
No where near exclusive, but does introduce the most popular RPGS
RPG Geek
Great forum and catalogue of RPGS
EN World
Popular forum for RPGS, also gives out the "Ennie" awards
Homepage of Dungeons and Dragons
Paizo
Home of Pathfinder RPG
Playing at the World
Book that traces the history of RPGs

Happy Jack's RPG Podcast

Currently the highest ranking RPG podcast. Be warned, language runs amock.

Fear the Boot RPG Podcast

Venerable RPG podcast. Great discussions on all things in the hobby.