RPG Theory Review

Review of RPG theory including:

Spotlight Reviews - showcasing selected RPG theory topics of current interest.

Literature Reviews - reviews of games, books, and other work about RPG or related theory.

Monthly Review - for readers to link to on-going theory writing and discussion

Editorials - thoughts on the practice of RPG theory.

Sandbox - explorating the edges of RPG theory.

And more.

Saturday, September 06, 2014

Lesson: Common Ground Revisited - Shared Aesthetic

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Years ago I discussed common ground  in the context of resolution during play. Common ground gives us a foundation for what it is we come to...
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Friday, August 08, 2014

Editorial: Why Use Theory?

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Theory is often disparaged, placed in opposition to practice or reality, or considered a waste of time. These comments ignore the very real ...
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Saturday, January 03, 2009

January 2008 - Theory Developments of Note

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Comment here with a link and sentence or two description of theory developments you see on blogs or forums. It doesn't have to be pure t...
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Editorial: Returning

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For a variety of reasons, some more personal than others, I've been unable to continue RPG Theory Review through last year. However, I...
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Weekly Review May 4th to May 10th

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This has been a slow week in RPG theory, but with some continuation from previous developments. Crunch and Fluff Willow Palecek expands on ...
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Weekly Review April 27th to May 3rd

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This has been a productive week in RPG theory, with some new work and some re-envisionment of earlier ideas. Modes of Design Fang Langford ...

Weekly Review April 20th to April 26th

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This week has seen several attempts to expand the scope of RPG theory, both from the basics and from the edges. Characteristics Elliot Wilen...
Sunday, May 11, 2008

Weekly Review April 13th to April 19th

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This has been a slow week in RPG theory, but not without developments. Beyond Yes and No Tommi Brander talks about resolution and blocking,...

Weekly Review April 6th to April 12th

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This week has seen some activity in RPG theory, dealing with the general process and products of play. Rules and Paradigm Elliot Wilen sepa...
Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Weekly Review March 30th to April 5th

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This week has seen both theory related podcasts and in-depth examinations of resolution. Switching Stances Mel White describes and presents...
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Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Weekly Review March 23rd to March 29th

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This week has seen some new ground explored, both from existing models and from different perspectives. Common Perspectives Jeff Tidball re...
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Friday, March 28, 2008

Weekly Review March 16th to March 22nd

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This has been a slow week in RPG theory, but not without developments. Fruitful Content Gabor Koszper talks about the content of play and h...
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