RPG Theory

Acceptance of Delayed Gratification--a Gamer Trait?

Started by M. J. Young

Replies: 14
Views: 5,960

August 30, 2004, 01:05:15 PM
by Storn

Fantasy Games: Western Gold Mine

Started by Storn

Replies: 13
Views: 6,451

August 30, 2004, 01:18:24 AM
by Storn

Getting accurate estimations from players

Started by Hudson Shock

Pages1 2

Replies: 29
Views: 9,598

August 28, 2004, 08:09:11 AM
by Hudson Shock

Quick question on in game consequence

Started by Callan S.

Pages1 2 3 ... 7

Replies: 91
Views: 32,549

August 28, 2004, 07:50:55 AM
by Ron Edwards

Re: Mike's Standard Rant #3

Started by Person

Replies: 13
Views: 11,277

August 28, 2004, 07:19:00 AM
by Person

Rewards for setting up

Started by Callan S.

Replies: 8
Views: 8,538

August 28, 2004, 06:56:04 AM
by Callan S.

Quandry: using a beloved setting that's highly restrictive

Started by Darcy Burgess

Pages1 2 3

Replies: 30
Views: 16,550

August 28, 2004, 05:28:00 AM
by M. J. Young

My D6 Mods (Split from "How to Spice up Combat")

Started by Eric J.

Replies: 7
Views: 4,255

August 27, 2004, 09:06:52 PM
by Eric J.

How to spice up combat- The less rhetorical question

Started by Eric J.

Replies: 6
Views: 3,441

August 26, 2004, 12:59:36 AM
by Doctor Xero

Advancement Systems and D&D, Advancement Systems and Des

Started by Paganini

Pages1 2

Replies: 26
Views: 12,066

August 23, 2004, 02:03:55 AM
by timfire

Characters modifying memories

Started by Person

Replies: 10
Views: 5,669

August 22, 2004, 08:57:20 PM
by M. J. Young

"It has to make sense" secret bane of the hobby?

Started by Callan S.

Pages1 2 3

Replies: 34
Views: 18,120

August 21, 2004, 12:43:15 AM
by Callan S.

Are hybrid (not just mixed) resolution systems possible?

Started by Andrew Morris

Replies: 8
Views: 4,758

August 19, 2004, 06:02:13 PM
by Andrew Morris

Any RPG potential in the wilderness?

Started by Tomas HVM

Pages1 2

Replies: 16
Views: 6,199

August 18, 2004, 02:39:39 PM
by Thor

Are MMORPGs CRPGs?

Started by Christopher Weeks

Pages1 2

Replies: 22
Views: 9,483

August 18, 2004, 02:11:46 AM
by Eric J.

[unattached mechanic/rules] Memories modifying characters.

Started by anonymouse

Replies: 0
Views: 2,257

August 17, 2004, 10:49:56 PM
by anonymouse

Balance of Character

Started by Troy_Costisick

Replies: 12
Views: 7,405

August 16, 2004, 11:16:52 PM
by Troy_Costisick

What makes a good Adventure?

Started by Jonathan Chung

Replies: 9
Views: 5,093

August 16, 2004, 11:08:51 PM
by Troy_Costisick

A note on Balance

Started by Sean

Pages1 2 3

Replies: 36
Views: 14,510

August 16, 2004, 03:34:04 PM
by Mike Holmes

Terminology: Focal Points and Emphasis

Started by Mike Holmes

Replies: 6
Views: 3,403

August 16, 2004, 02:43:31 PM
by Mike Holmes

RPG definitions continued (split)

Started by Doug Ruff

Replies: 7
Views: 3,411

August 15, 2004, 10:38:36 PM
by Ron Edwards

Card resolution mechanics (split from older thread)

Started by cfc

Replies: 2
Views: 2,638

August 15, 2004, 04:22:31 PM
by Ron Edwards

CRPGs, SIS, and SOlo Play: Is it Role Playing?

Started by ADGBoss

Pages1 2 3 ... 5

Replies: 60
Views: 36,819

August 15, 2004, 05:12:10 AM
by M. J. Young

What is a roleplaying game?

Started by newsalor

Pages1 2 3

Replies: 37
Views: 17,261

August 15, 2004, 01:27:46 AM
by M. J. Young

System - what it is - a Rant

Started by Paganini

Pages1 2

Replies: 26
Views: 10,658

August 14, 2004, 10:31:51 PM
by Paganini

what causes this?

Started by Doctor Xero

Pages1 2

Replies: 19
Views: 7,751

August 14, 2004, 05:45:48 PM
by Bartmoss

Terminology: "Randomness"

Started by Vaxalon

Pages1 2

Replies: 20
Views: 9,054

August 14, 2004, 02:36:15 AM
by Vaxalon

Game Master IS System: One (of many) Types of Gaming

Started by Doctor Xero

Pages1 2

Replies: 26
Views: 10,890

August 12, 2004, 07:10:26 PM
by Doctor Xero

Hanging out

Started by Vaxalon

Pages1 2 3

Replies: 30
Views: 11,845

August 12, 2004, 06:51:51 PM
by Doctor Xero

Card-Based Resolution

Started by Jay

Pages1 2

Replies: 23
Views: 8,566

August 12, 2004, 12:36:07 PM
by Vaxalon

Hooks and Kickers

Started by mindwanders

Replies: 7
Views: 6,299

August 12, 2004, 12:32:27 AM
by mindwanders

Beyond Role and Play available in the web

Started by Montola

Replies: 3
Views: 2,933

August 11, 2004, 03:16:58 PM
by Montola

Can you recommend: one-shot, Inspectres-esque game?

Started by hix

Replies: 8
Views: 7,482

August 10, 2004, 05:32:26 PM
by Zak Arntson

Sell me Universalis

Started by Morrius

Replies: 9
Views: 4,448

August 10, 2004, 04:59:08 PM
by Valamir

Boffer Based Combat Resolution in LARP

Started by Gamskee

Pages1 2

Replies: 15
Views: 7,448

August 10, 2004, 04:12:54 PM
by contracycle