RPG Theory

Acceptance of Delayed Gratification--a Gamer Trait?

Started by M. J. Young

Replies: 14
Views: 6,459

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

Fantasy Games: Western Gold Mine

Started by Storn

Replies: 13
Views: 7,046

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

Getting accurate estimations from players

Started by Hudson Shock

Pages1 2

Replies: 29
Views: 10,354

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: 34,656

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

Re: Mike's Standard Rant #3

Started by Person

Replies: 13
Views: 11,943

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

Rewards for setting up

Started by Callan S.

Replies: 8
Views: 9,158

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: 17,683

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: 4,743

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: 3,859

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: 12,880

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

Characters modifying memories

Started by Person

Replies: 10
Views: 6,162

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: 19,265

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: 5,218

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: 6,843

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

Are MMORPGs CRPGs?

Started by Christopher Weeks

Pages1 2

Replies: 22
Views: 10,266

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

[unattached mechanic/rules] Memories modifying characters.

Started by anonymouse

Replies: 0
Views: 2,617

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

Balance of Character

Started by Troy_Costisick

Replies: 12
Views: 8,009

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

What makes a good Adventure?

Started by Jonathan Chung

Replies: 9
Views: 5,525

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

A note on Balance

Started by Sean

Pages1 2 3

Replies: 36
Views: 15,417

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

Terminology: Focal Points and Emphasis

Started by Mike Holmes

Replies: 6
Views: 3,822

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

RPG definitions continued (split)

Started by Doug Ruff

Replies: 7
Views: 3,827

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

Card resolution mechanics (split from older thread)

Started by cfc

Replies: 2
Views: 3,002

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: 38,494

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: 18,278

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: 11,443

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

what causes this?

Started by Doctor Xero

Pages1 2

Replies: 19
Views: 8,383

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

Terminology: "Randomness"

Started by Vaxalon

Pages1 2

Replies: 20
Views: 9,838

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: 11,763

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

Hanging out

Started by Vaxalon

Pages1 2 3

Replies: 30
Views: 12,892

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

Card-Based Resolution

Started by Jay

Pages1 2

Replies: 23
Views: 9,190

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

Hooks and Kickers

Started by mindwanders

Replies: 7
Views: 6,837

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

Beyond Role and Play available in the web

Started by Montola

Replies: 3
Views: 3,328

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

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

Started by hix

Replies: 8
Views: 8,040

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

Sell me Universalis

Started by Morrius

Replies: 9
Views: 4,896

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

Boffer Based Combat Resolution in LARP

Started by Gamskee

Pages1 2

Replies: 15
Views: 8,278

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