Cinematic Worldbuilding: A Ttrpg Approach to Storytelling

Everybody has a story in them. Some people lack the language and the tools to tell that story effectively. As an avid Tabletop Role-Playing Game player, I’m amazed at people’s ability to tell stories on the spot. Both the players and the game master are creating worlds in their minds and playing out the events, using improv, in real-time.

Nicholas LaRue is an author, screenwriter, and film critic. His first book, Behind the Scenes of Indie Film Marketing debuted at #2 in Film & Television on Amazon. Nic’s website, FilmSnobbery.com (est. 2008) is dedicated to being a voice for the indie film community. His work frequently brings him all over the country speaking at conferences and film festivals. He is an avid TTRPG player who has a passion for dynamic storytelling and compelling characters. Nic is also the author of Behind the Scenes of Indie Film Marketing: A FilmSnobbery Field Guide (Routledge/Focal Press, June 2024).