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| + | '''Pulp fiction''' is a [[genre]] that emphasizes shock and excitement by using larger-than-life characters, action-oriented plots, and sensational events. Most pulp fiction features a simple black-and-white view of morality, making it easy to understand each characters' motivations, allies, and enemies. |
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| + | The term comes from low-cast magazines of the early 20th century, made from wood-pulp to cut costs. Designed for immediate gratification and engagement, the stories printed in these cheap magazines developed a style of their own, which became known as pulp fiction. |
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| + | Except for a close association with the early 20th century as a setting, the trappings of pulp fiction are largely visible in its mood or style. Therefore, most pulp fiction is usually mixed with a genre that provides more substance or direction, such as [[action-adventure]], [[science fiction]], or the [[occult]]. |
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| + | ==Examples of pulp role-playing games== |
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| + | *''[[Atomic Robo]]'' |
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| + | *''[[City of Mist]]'' |
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| + | *''[[GURPS Cliffhangers]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Spirit of the Century]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Urban Jungle]]'' |
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| + | ==External links== |
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| + | *[https://thepulp.net/pulpsuperfan/2018/06/15/a-look-at-pulp-role-playing-games/ The Pulp Super-Fan: A look at pulp role-playing games] at ThePulp.Net |
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Latest revision as of 17:24, 12 July 2020
Pulp fiction is a genre that emphasizes shock and excitement by using larger-than-life characters, action-oriented plots, and sensational events. Most pulp fiction features a simple black-and-white view of morality, making it easy to understand each characters' motivations, allies, and enemies.
The term comes from low-cast magazines of the early 20th century, made from wood-pulp to cut costs. Designed for immediate gratification and engagement, the stories printed in these cheap magazines developed a style of their own, which became known as pulp fiction.
Except for a close association with the early 20th century as a setting, the trappings of pulp fiction are largely visible in its mood or style. Therefore, most pulp fiction is usually mixed with a genre that provides more substance or direction, such as action-adventure, science fiction, or the occult.
Examples of pulp role-playing games[]
- Atomic Robo
- City of Mist
- GURPS Cliffhangers
- Spirit of the Century
- Urban Jungle
External links[]
- The Pulp Super-Fan: A look at pulp role-playing games at ThePulp.Net