10 by 10 room

1. Lxndr:

   what’s a blog?

2. DevP:

   3 horns, five legs, breathe fire

3. iLikeSpoons:

   it is a brownish log

4. DevP:

   also have robotic armor

5. iLikeSpoons:

   usually soggy

6. DevP:

   and made of pure energy

7. DevP:

   unless they’re dry

8. iLikeSpoons:

   oh, and zombionics

9. DevP:

   soggy zombionics

10. iLikeSpoons:

    don’t forget the zombionics!

Play-by-Blog! Robin Laws has one and it seems to have spread. Possibly more like “interactive fiction” than a “roleplaying game”, but definitions are for suckers. Remember: if it’s cool, it’s a STORYGAME.

CRN: “The topic of what to call these newer role-playing games that keep breaking the rules is annoying. It’s useful stuff we need to tackle one of these days, though.”

I think the naming-convention thing is finally throwing down. My vote is behind story games / storygaming.

“No rules text in the world can stop bullies from being bullies, and no rules text in the world can stop timid players from being timid. Overcoming the players’ Beliefs, Instincts, and Traits is easier said than done.”—Lee Short on Lumpley Principle and stuff

More importantly, we’re saying that it’s a mistake to defend Amber as a game that does not rely on GM fiat because you don’t want people judging you or your fun. Instead, defend Amber as a game that DOES rely on GM fiat if that’s what it is. And from all accounts thus far, that’s what it appears to be. Jim Henley hints that it is (and he says that’s ok with him—cool!). Nathan Rockwood’s representation seems to indicate it as well. I’ve yet to see a position that convinces me this is not a game ultimately reliant on GM fiat.

Matt Snyder, as a post on Nine Worlds-Amber conversions evolved into a post on GM Fiat.