Role-playing games, or RPGs, are a delightful form of entertainment that not only offer hours of fun and adventure, but also provide a valuable platform for nurturing creativity and honing storytelling skills. These games are a canvas upon which players can unleash their imagination and bring their ideas to life.
Manga is a unique style of Japanese comics and graphic novels that has gained worldwide popularity. The term "manga" is derived from the Japanese words for "whimsical pictures," and it encompasses a wide range of genres and themes, from action and adventure to romance, science fiction, horror, and more.
My name is Gary and I am one of the founders who started the Nottingham Board and Wargames Club with Matt Anderson, then I moved forward with HobbySpotz and Now LeadBelt Arena. I have been in the industry on and off for over 3 decades and have a good understanding of the spaces, business and trends within Tabletop gaming and gaming in general. So with my wife, Helen, and others from our little collective over at HobbySpotz, we started to look at gaming and the space as somewhere to help others be themselves.
Manga is a Japanese style of comics and graphic novels, typically characterized by distinctive art styles and storytelling methods. Manga covers a wide range of genres and themes, from action and adventure to romance, science fiction, horror, and more.
The origins of role-playing games
The origins of role-playing games can be traced back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, with the publication of the first modern role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) in 1974. D&D was created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, who was inspired by miniature wargames and fantasy literature. The game was a breakthrough success and quickly sparked a new hobby and industry.
An introduction to the exciting Hobby and what we are up to
We will be proving a lot more information on what we are up to and this interesting hobby over 12 articles, which will be released over time to help those new to easily digest the information.