Right before the end of the year I started a 'campaign' of going through all of the scenarios of 2nd Edition PFS season one: Year of the Open Road. I…
PFS 2: Year of the Open Road
Category: Mind in the Game
What are Rules for Anyway
Role-playing games (RPGs) are a unique form of interactive storytelling where participants assume the roles of characters in a fictional world. Central to the RPG experience are the rules that…
Crafting Maps for VTTs
Crafting the perfect battle map for platforms like Foundry VTT and Roll20 involves a combination of creativity, technical skill, and an understanding of the dynamics of a tabletop RPG. In…
On Rules Lawyers
Role-playing games (RPGs) have captivated the imaginations of countless individuals, offering immersive worlds where creativity and storytelling thrive. At the heart of any RPG lies a set of rules, a…
On the History of Shadowrun RPG
Shadowrun is a tabletop role-playing game set in a dystopian future where magic has returned to the world, leading to a collision between high-tech cybernetics and ancient sorcery. The game…
Welcome to Mind in the Game
So, welcome to my game blog, where I’ll occasionally post my thoughts about the role playing game hobby and the role playing game industry. While a lot of this is…
The Social and Psychological Benefits of Role-Playing Games
Role-playing games (RPGs) have garnered significant attention in both academic circles and popular culture due to their multifaceted nature and immersive gameplay. These games involve participants assuming fictional characters and…