haxxiy said: I'd argue for an originalist interpretation that any game whose main mechanics ultimately derive from Dungeons & Dragons is an RPG, and those who don't aren't. Simple. Of course, these days, a lot of games mix and match genres, so... not as simple. |
So Dungeons & Dragons is the original RPG. What are the core mechanics of that game?
Personally, I think the main core mechanics that are the foundation to D&D the following:
- Exploration
- Social Interaction
- Combat
Am I missing anything?
What have RPG's done to expand on these mechanics and anything outside these?
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