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A System Beyond Rules: Making Tabletop RPGs Intuitive and Immersive

Imagine a role-playing system designed to feel as natural as storytelling itself. Frame’s approach makes this possible, offering a game where players can dive right in without needing to learn...

Table Role-Playing Games Are Not Video Games: Preserving the Essence of Imagination and Collective Storytelling

In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend in the world of table role-playing games (TRPGs) towards incorporating elements that resemble those found in video games. This shift, while...

Using “Mark” from Frame (Table Roleplay) for Military Operations Training

In the ever-evolving landscape of military training, creative and adaptable tools are essential to prepare personnel for the complexities of real-world operations. One such tool that is gaining attention is...

Table Role-Playing and Ludwig Wittgenstein: Language Games

Table Role-Playing Games (TRPGs) offer a unique blend of social interaction, creativity, and strategic thinking. Players immerse themselves in fictional worlds, adopting the personas of characters who interact with each...

Table Roleplaying and the ABCs of Mental Health: How TRPGs Can Foster Wellbeing

Table roleplaying offer more than just entertainment; they foster creativity, build deep social connections, and provide a unique platform for promoting mental health. Drawing inspiration from the "Act, Belong, Commit"...

TTRPG vs. TRPG: Nordic Minimalist Approach to Role-Playing Design

For decades, Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) have been the foundation upon which countless adventures, stories, and friendships have been built. Games like Dungeons & Dragons have introduced players to rich...

Table Roleplaying and Albert Camus: The Rebellion in Embracing Play Together

Albert Camus, the renowned French philosopher, explored the depths of human existence and the quest for meaning in a world often seen as indifferent or absurd. In his book L'Homme...

Table Roleplaying and Schopenhauer: Will and Representation

Table roleplaying offer a unique opportunity to explore different realities, destinies, and identities through shared imagination and storytelling. But what if we viewed these games through the lens of one...