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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>The '''Threefold Model''' or '''GDS Theory''' is an early theory of roleplaying games that has been used to analyse larps. It identifies three different and competing agendas or styles in role-playing games: [[Gamist]], [[Dramatist]], and [[Simulationist]]. The theory is descriptive rather than normative, and does not advocate for any particular style.<ref>John Kim, [http://www.darkshire.net/~jhkim/rpg/theory/threefold/faq_v1.html The Threefold Model FAQ], q2, February 14 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2017.</ref><br />
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The agendas are:<br />
* '''Game''' approaches the rpg ''as a game'', with consequent values of fairness, challenge, and being able to succeed or "win". <br />
* '''Drama''' approaches the rpg ''as a story'', and values creating a satisfying storyline for the participants.<br />
* '''Simulation''' approaches the rpg ''as a simulation'', and values internal consistency and the truth of the setting.<br />
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The three styles can be visualised as the vertices of an equilateral triangle, with each game (and each player's preferences) falling somewhere within the defined space in its combination of agendas.<br />
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The threefold model provided the foundation for the later [[GNS Theory]], and for the larp-specific [[Three Way Model]], which highlighted [[Immersion]] by replacing the Simulationist agenda with an [[Immersionist]] one.<ref>Petter Bøckman, [http://www.darkshire.net/~jhkim/rpg/theory/threefold/faq_larp.html The Three Way Model: Revision of the Threefold Model for Scandinavian LARP]. April 2002. Retrieved 10 February 2016.</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Larp theory]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.darkshire.net/~jhkim/rpg/theory/threefold/ The Threefold Model]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threefold_Model Threefold Model] on Wikipedia<br />
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