Role-Playing Games writing prompt
The Game That Decides Policy
Imagine a society where every major decision — from governmental policies to personal careers — is decided through elaborate role-playing games played by designated representatives. Your character, a novice player, finds themselves unexpectedly chosen to resolve a critical and controversial national issue. Write about their preparation, the role-playing game itself, and its aftermath.
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
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Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- 1Make the magic or technology cost your hero something they can't get back.
- 2Give the villain a reason that would convince you, if you lived there.
- 3Let the hero's plan work, and make that the problem.
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