Crash Course Games: Role Playing Games

The video explores the world of Role Playing Games (RPGs), highlighting their storytelling nature and the roles of players and game masters. It delves into the history of RPGs, focusing on the evolution from war gaming to the creation of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). The video also discusses other RPGs and their cultural impact, addressing controversies and benefits associated with these games. It concludes with a reflection on the positive social and psychological effects of RPGs.

What is a demilich in the context of RPGs?

• A benevolent spirit aiding adventurers

• A guardian of ancient treasures

• A type of magical creature that grants wishes

• A powerful undead wizard seeking immortality

How do RPGs differ from traditional board games?

• They allow players to control their characters' actions and fate

• They are played on a digital platform

• They require a large number of players

• They have no rules at all

What role does the game master play in an RPG?

• They act as a referee for player disputes

• They are responsible for designing the game board

• They provide the equipment needed for the game

• They create the game's basic scenario and control the flow of the game

What historical practice influenced the development of RPGs?

• Medieval jousting tournaments

• Ancient Greek theater

• Renaissance fairs

• War gaming

Which author contributed to the popularity of war gaming in the early 20th century?

• Isaac Asimov

• George R.R. Martin

• H.G. Wells

• J.R.R. Tolkien

Who were the creators of Dungeons and Dragons?

• Ken St. Andre and Fred Wesley

• Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson

• Louise Zaya and Bradford Lewis

• Carl Raschke and David Waldron

What was the first RPG to allow players to play as non-humanoid characters?

• Bunnies and Burrows

• Dungeons and Dragons

• Tunnels and Trolls

• Chivalry and Sorcery

What was a common criticism of RPGs during the 1970s and 80s?

• They promoted violence

• They were too expensive

• They were too complex for children

• They were linked to satanism

What did studies in the 1980s suggest about the impact of RPGs on players?

• They caused emotional instability

• They improved social skills and teamwork

• They led to increased aggression

• They had no impact on players

What was the purpose of the group BADD formed in 1983?

• To create new RPG systems

• To organize RPG tournaments

• To campaign against Dungeons and Dragons

• To promote RPGs in schools