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What does RPG mean?

RPG stands for “role-playing game.” In an RPG, players typically assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting, make decisions and take actions that determine the outcome of the game. RPGs often involve elements of storytelling, character development, and progression, where characters can earn experience points and level up, gain new abilities, and acquire new equipment. RPGs can be played solo or with multiple players, and can be tabletop games, video games, or live-action role-playing games.

What is a bard?

“Bard” is a term with several different meanings, depending on the context:

  1. In literature, a bard is a poet or singer who composes and performs epic or heroic poems and songs.
  2. In gaming, a bard is a character class in role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Bards are often portrayed as charismatic musicians who use their songs and spells to heal allies, boost morale, and weaken enemies.
  3. In medieval history, a bard was an itinerant poet, singer, or storyteller who entertained people at court, in taverns, and on the streets. Bards in this sense were similar to modern-day troubadours.
  4. In anatomy, a bard refers to a device used to prevent blood clots from forming in a blood vessel or artery. The device is also called an IVC filter or inferior vena cava filter.