List of role-playing game designers
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A role-playing game (RPG) is a game in which players assume and play out the roles of characters in a fictional setting.[1][2] Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making regarding character development.[3] Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines.[4]
There are several forms of role-playing games. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG), is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing (LARP), players physically perform their characters' actions.[5]
The design of role-playing games may include the creation of game systems, game settings, and scenarios for roleplaying; game designers engage in one or more of these activities as they create, revise, and develop role-playing games. For each designer, this list includes notable games that they designed or authored.
ENNIE Awards are presented for tabe top role-playing games.[6] The Origins Awards are presented by Game Manufacturers Association for outstanding work in the tabletop gaming industry.[7] The Charles S. Roberts Award and the Charles Roberts Awards Hall of Fame are given in recognition of excellence in manual tabletop games, with a focus on conflict simulations.[8]
List of designers
Following is a list of notable individuals who have designed one or more role-playing games, including live-action role-playing games and tabletop role-playing games, but excluding role-playing video games (see List of video game industry people and its children for video game creators). Artists are listed separately on the annotated List of role-playing game artists. Publishing companies are listed under List of role-playing game publishers.