That's what I use. There's nothing magical about it. But it's very easy to use.

I think the goal of a review isn't an "accurate" reading of the text but an interesting reading of the text - something personal, entertaining, insightful or instructive

I think about this all the time. Basically, the fragility of experience / subjectivity of playing RPGs is different from movies or books but only by degree. Conceptually, everyone's reading / experience of even movies is wildly different and fragile / sensitive to various factors.

Whelp! Thanks for giving me a reason to finally unsubscribe I suppose.

Rpg reviews based on reading are an act of imagination Rpg reviews based on playing are an act of introspection

Years back I wrote up a definition that isn't so much for gatekeeping as much as a fundamental design consideration. "Roleplaying games are games where imaginary fiction is the focus of play and influences choices and outcomes of play." bankuei.wordpress.com/2010/07/31/r...

Will reach out!

I saw the cover and they did a beautiful job of that!

Working on a story for Rascal News about the recent successes of rpg publishers from Italy. If anyone here has insight into that scene, please reach out.

Finance bros and harassment force MTG’s biggest player-owned format into corporate hands

Finance bros and harassment force MTG’s biggest player-owned format into corporate hands

Wizards of the Coast’s game designers assume control of Commander, for better and worse.