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R. Sean Borgstrom
Jenna Katerin Moran, previously known as Rebecca Sean Borgstrom and in early publications credited as R. Sean Borgstrom, is an American role-playing game (RPG) writer and designer, and novelist. Early life While in high school, Moran began to play ''Dungeons & Dragons'', and started to write related fantasy fiction. After high school, she attended Georgetown University, graduating with a Computer Science bachelor's degree in 1988. She then earned a PhD in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University in 2000. Role-playing games Moran began to write supplemental sourcebooks for existing RPGs, including four for Steve Jackson Games's urban fantasy RPG ''In Nomine'', and five for White Wolf Publishing's epic fantasy RPG ''Exalted''. She also co-authored various RPGs including '' Ex Machina'', and the second and third editions of ''Exalted''. In the late 1990s, Moran began to create her own RPG universe, where she envisioned the player characters would be powerful servants of the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Role-playing Game
A role-playing game (sometimes spelled roleplaying game, or abbreviated as RPG) is a game in which players assume the roles of player character, characters in a fictional Setting (narrative), setting. 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. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal role-playing game system, system of rules and guidelines. There are several forms of role-playing games. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game (TRPG or TTRPG), is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing game, live action role-playing (LARP), players physically perform their characters' actions.(Tychsen et al. 2006:255) "LARPs can be viewed as forming a distinct category of RPG because of two unique features: (a) The players physically embody their characters, and (b) the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Ghibli
is a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo."Studio Ghibli Collection - Madman Entertainment". ''Studio Ghibli Collection - Madman Entertainment''. Retrieved 2020-12-14. It has a strong presence in the animation industry and has expanded its portfolio to include various media such as short subjects, television commercials and two television films. Their work has been well received by both critics and audiences and recognized with numerous awards. Their mascot and most recognizable symbol, the character Totoro from the 1988 film ''My Neighbor Totoro'', is a giant Kami, spirit inspired by Japanese raccoon dog, raccoon dogs (''tanuki'') and cats (''neko''). Among the studio's highest-grossing films are ''Princess Mononoke'' (1997), ''Spirited Away'' (2001), ''Howl's Moving Castle (film), Howl's Moving Castle'' (2004), ''Ponyo'' (2008), and ''The Boy and the Heron'' (2023). Studio Ghibli was founded on June 15, 1985, by the directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
