Post by Prespos on Apr 20, 2013 13:34:10 GMT -5
THE AXIS OF RPG DESIGN
A short essay by Prespos
Visualize the alignment graph, and then take out the words.
In the corners, place:
REALISM/SIMULATION across from GAME (playability)
EASY across from DIFFICULT (balance)
In the center, place FUN.
Pres
Ps.
My 'strength' is definitely Playability, which does not necessarily equate to Balance.
*UA* (Unlimited Adventures) is a great influence on what I do, and a great teaching for RPG design and (A)D&D players. I think that it is from *UA* that I have learned the concept of Playability.
In short, KEEP IT SIMPLE.
A short essay by Prespos
Visualize the alignment graph, and then take out the words.
In the corners, place:
REALISM/SIMULATION across from GAME (playability)
EASY across from DIFFICULT (balance)
In the center, place FUN.
Pres
Ps.
My 'strength' is definitely Playability, which does not necessarily equate to Balance.
*UA* (Unlimited Adventures) is a great influence on what I do, and a great teaching for RPG design and (A)D&D players. I think that it is from *UA* that I have learned the concept of Playability.
In short, KEEP IT SIMPLE.