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Early wargamers used two play styles, “rigid” and “free,” each reflecting a certain reliance on either detailed rules or intuitive judgment. During their evolution most modern games rely on the “rigid,” rules-focused style, though many players still exercise their creativity adjusting such procedures to craft a more satisfying game experience.
I reflect on that time in high school my English teacher let me run the (awful) nuclear war card game I designed...and consider the lessons I learned all those years ago
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How often do we suggest someone else indulge in entertainment we love? Or someone else suggests we immerse ourselves in their favorite fandom? While it’s great to try new things, we should also feel free to pass and say “It’s just not for me.” Likewise we should respect when others say “No, thanks,” when we enthusiastically promote our own passions.
During my 40+ years of roleplaying gaming my tastes have changed, moving from reveling in multifaceted complexities in my game rules to a more elegant, streamlined approach reflecting my far more limited time and energy as well as an urge to make the hobby more accessible to newcomers.
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I reminisce about how dictionaries used to have importance in our analog world, now replaced by far more accessible and constantly updated online references we can use to improve our communications and even find some inspiration.
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Jennell Jaquays, who passed away last week, left behind a rich legacy of gaming inspiration in both #TTRPGs and computer games. But an oft-overlooked piece of her artwork inspired my own gaming adventures in a galaxy far, far away.
Sad to hear Jennell Jaquays passed away. Her amazing full-color, double-sided map of downtown Mos Eisley and the infamous cantina from #WestEndGames first #StarWarsRPG adventure Tatooine Manhunt inspired me for years. Already working on a longer appreciation for next week’s #HobbyGamesRecce post. Wishing “Clear skies!” to one of gaming’s earliest luminaries.
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I’m back to writing features, news, and missives about games in the new year after a short reprieve. The yuletide holidays offered a break from blogging, so now I return to that – and several other game writing projects – with some refreshed focus and energy.
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I’m fascinated how games can help inform aspects of our lives. I take a brief look at imperfect information, how it affects our view of an unfolding game experience, and how it can help prepare us to deal with such uncertainties in real life...notably constant and often changing developments in “current events.”