Summary:
- The article discusses the rise of computer role-playing games (CRPGs) in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly the influence of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop RPG.
- It highlights how the success of Dungeons & Dragons inspired the development of early CRPGs, such as Ultima and Wizardry, which aimed to bring the immersive experience of tabletop RPGs to the digital medium.
- The article explores how these early CRPGs helped establish the genre and paved the way for the "CRPG Renaissance" of the 1990s, with games like Baldur's Gate and Planescape: Torment further refining and expanding the CRPG experience.