A multi-way conversation between roleplaying game authors and developers. Occasionally useful.

 
Where Do Gamers Come From?
posted by Jim at 10:40 AM

And why aren't there more of them? And how can we change that? I consider the angles at 20' by 20' Room.

 
Follow-Up
posted by Jim at 5:21 AM

Polytropos reacts to the Kim essay and provides a handy reference to RPG theory essays by Ed Heil. The best way to read the Heil pieces is in order using the links in the Polytropos item.

 
Weekly Reader
posted by Jim at 7:26 PM

RPG theory luminary John H. Kim has a new essay, "Story and Narrative Paradigms in Role-Playing Games." I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but given that Kim was a major contributor to the original r.g.f.a "threefold" game theory, I'm confident in bringing it to people's attention.