It's been quite some time, hasn't it?
Well, you know how it is. Life get's in the way and so the unread blog vanishes in to the mist.
What shall we talk about this time round?
How great Magic the Gathering is? Nah.
The exponential growth of the computer game market? Hmm it's been done.
What about the Golden Age of board games? Interesting but not specific enough.
I know, Role Playing Games.
'Why would we talk about that?' I hear you say.
There are some excellent reasons we should talk about it. Allow me to assume the character of an all knowing game guru whilst we delve into the subject...
There are few types of games that can fully engross someone's attention and in the process stimulate or fulfill most(if not all) of the participants desires - what they want to get out of the game they are playing.
I suppose we should first try and categorise what it is people wish to get, achieve or experience from the activity of playing a game. This will begin as a non-specific idea, encompassing games in general and will then focus on RPGs in particular.
This post will act as an introduction to the subject. For those of you who may read this, prepare for your mind to be expanded, your thoughts to be read and for a new and healthy desire to participate in RPGs(if you do not already do so). For those already active in the world of RPGs, perhaps you will attain a new understanding of the game genre, it's designs, and insights that may further add to your enjoyment and creativity.
Chat soon*
*It may not be soon.
