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.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Weekly Review May 14th to May 20th

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After last weeks revival of push and pull discussion, things have become more focused this week. At the same time, other theory is brought u...
Friday, May 19, 2006

Lesson: Resolution - Conflict

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While resolution is a continuous process, one of the most evident types involve resolving conflicts. A conflict occurs when one or more play...
Sunday, May 14, 2006

Weekly Review May 7th to May 13th

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The major development for this week has been yet another revival of the push and pull discussion. In parallel, has been the organization of ...
Thursday, May 11, 2006

Editorial: Building Communities

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There has been a fair amount of talk of late about how to build a community for RPG discussion, in many ways a new place to build theory. In...
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Monday, May 08, 2006

Weekly Review Apr. 30th to May 6th

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This week has seen a variety of different ways to ask similar questions. A Deeper Look Joshua BishopRoby brings up the question of what typ...
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Thursday, May 04, 2006

Monthly Review April 2006

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One of the themes of RPG theory this month was the discussion of inclusion and exclusion. While much of this evolved from debate about gende...
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Monday, May 01, 2006

Weekly Review Apr. 23rd to Apr. 29th

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This past week has contained several discussions pertaining to RPG theory, whether bringing up new ideas, clarifying old ones, or seeking in...
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Friday, April 28, 2006

Lesson: Resolution - Common Ground

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One of the most important aspects of resolution is the creation of common ground which is achieved when players come together to play. Inclu...
Monday, April 24, 2006

Weekly Review Apr. 16th to Apr. 22nd

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This week seen some intriguing contributions to RPG theory. While some focus on the mechanical, others are built on questions of gender and ...
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Thursday, April 20, 2006

Editorial: Neutral Ground

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Of late, I've been pleased to see more comments on this blog. At the same time, I am reminded that I haven't made clear any policy c...
Monday, April 17, 2006

Weekly Review Apr. 9th to Apr. 15th

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This week discussion has leaned towards delving into expanding the context of RPGs and their design. RPGs to Learn From During a discussion ...
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Friday, April 14, 2006

Lesson: Resolution - Basics

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One way of looking at RPGs focuses on how players work together to produce play. In particular they focus on the way that uncertainties, dis...
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