Theory – Līber Lūdōrum

Games & Systems

The tradeoff between flexibility and direction, and the pitfalls of thinking about both

More musings on communication and structure in TTRPGs

System as social contract between designers and players

A summary & discussion of my paper about RPGs and art

Some thoughts on understanding behavior in the TTRPG market

Philosophy of science as RPG theory

New media’s influence on RPG design and experience

How narratology can clarify (and confound) discussions of story in RPGs

TTRPGs as communication & communication in TTRPGs

Making tough choices in RPG theory and game theory