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Ever wonder what a PBBG is? Or are you looking for a great way to get your gaming fix without downloading a lot of new software? Then check out this article to learn more about PBBG games.
If you have spent any time around the gaming
community you may have figured out that we love our acronyms and we certainly have plenty of them in our repertoire from RPG's to MMO's. Well, here is one more to add to the list PBBG's. (Not familiar with gaming terminology? Then check out this great dictionary of common gaming lingo.)What Are PBBG's?
PBBG stands for
a Persistent Browser Based Game which means that they are games that are entirely contained within a website which can be played directly from your browser without the need to download any software or game engines. They may sometimes be referred to as a MPBBG (Multiplayer Persistant Browser Based Game); however, since a multiplayer environment is already assumed with a PBBG this is rarely seen. These should not be confused with your basic games such as Bejeweled, pool, or other basic types of games that you can play online; the key difference is in the ersistentnature of the game. The PBBG Project defines this as a requirement for a PBBG when rogress in the game is achieved over multiple playing sessions./p>
With a PBBG you build a character, village, world, etc. over time and the game grows and changes in dynamics as you advance. Often, certain elements of game play may also continue over real time and /or while you are offline and not
actually logged into the game. For example, one way to earn gold in Monsters Game (a vampire verses werewolf PBBG) is to work in the graveyard for a number of hours. You choose to work for eight hours, go to bed, and when you wake up your shift will have ended and you can collect your pay.What is The Difference Between a PBBG and MMORPG?
While there are some elements that overlap between a PBBG and a MMORPG the main difference is that the PBBG is run from a website that loads in your browser and does not rely on any other software that the player has to download. Because of this the PBBG is often not as graphically intense and relies on 2d game graphics. It may often offer more plot driven play that can be a lot of fun for both newcomers and seasoned players alike.What is The Difference Between PBBG's and Text Based RPG's?
There is a tremendous amount of over lap between PBBG's and
the traditional text base RPG's. However, there are some games in which there is very little in the way of role playing and the game focuses mainly on the mechanics of the game engine itself. This variety allows you to choose which type of gaming environment you enjoy most.
As an example, this screenshot shows
you a space themed PBBG and a variety of quests that you can perform:
What Type of PBBG's Are Out There?
PBBG's come in just about every genre that you can think of from vampire worlds, space battles, pirates, fantasy themed, samurai wars, to nation building and political simulation games.12next