Cinematic Worldbuilding

A TTRPG Approach to Storytelling

Nicholas LaRue

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CRC Press
29 July 2025

Film movie scripts & screenplays; Digital animation; Games development & programming; Audio processing

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 masters are creating worlds in their minds and playing out the events, using improv, in real-time. Being an author and screenwriter, I know how difficult it is to create consistent and well-constructed characters, themes, and conflicts. I believe that storytellers looking to level up in the classroom, their hobby, or career could learn a lot from games like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and others. This book seeks to give people the tools and language to create and master their worlds and characters, using TTRPG mechanics and rulesets as foundational elements. This book will contain insights and interviews from some of today’s most respected game masters, players, actual play actors, and we’ll also hear from some of the people behind the scenes responsible for creating these games, and how they view worldbuilding and storytelling for their audiences.

By: Nicholas LaRue
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032885162
ISBN 10: 1032885165
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 29 July 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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).